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SECNAVINST 4200.37A
DASN (AP)
14 May 2019
SECNAV INSTRUCTION 4200.37A
From: Secretary of the Navy
Subj: ORGANIC DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY PROCUREMENT SYSTEM
OVERSIGHT AND MANAGEMENT
Ref: (a) NMCARS 5201.691
(b) SECNAV M-5214.1
Encl: (1) Procurement Performance Management Assessment Program
Objectives
1. Purpose. To provide guidance and mechanisms for each Head
of Contracting Activity (HCA) in executing oversight and review
responsibilities of subordinate contracting organizations with
the objective of minimizing vulnerabilities to fraud, waste, and
abuse while balancing risk.
2. Cancellation. SECNAVINST 4200.37.
3. Applicability. This instruction applies to all Department
of the Navy (DON) HCAs, per reference (a).
4. Policy. All DON HCAs shall follow the analysis and
evaluation policies and procedures outlined in this instruction.
a. Elements of Procurement Management Oversight. As part
of DON’s continuous improvement effort in acquisition processes,
the following elements of procurement management oversight shall
be incorporated in HCA management and evaluation of procurement
system programs and processes under their cognizance:
(1) Tone from the Top. This is the cornerstone of
Navy’s and Marine Corps’ contracting enterprise governance. The
need for strong ethical leadership and practical guidance on how
to apply contracting principles, supported by a robust training
doctrine, is paramount to sustaining the resource base required
to provide the requisite acquisition contracting capability
necessary to support the Naval Forces mission while minimizing
vulnerability to fraud, waste, and abuse. HCAs must have
