MIL-DTL-24784/4C(NAVY)
APPENDIX A
COTS MANUALS EVALUATION
A.1 SCOPE
A.1.1 Scope. This appendix may be used by contracting activities to evaluate COTS manuals to determine
their acceptability for use by Department of Defense activities. This appendix is not a mandatory part of the
specification. The information contained herein is intended for guidance only.
A.1.2 Application. This appendix is intended to be copied or reproduced and completed to determine whether
or not the reviewed manuals prove to be acceptable or non-acceptable. Appendix A, Manuals Evaluation Checklist
and Appendix B, Acceptability Certification are companions in that decisions reflected on the completed
certification reflect evaluations shown on the completed checklist.
A.1.3 Limitations. This appendix is limited in that it provides evaluation results and recommended actions(s)
to be taken concerning the use and acquisition of COTS manuals only. In itself, it is not to be construed as an
acquisition document, but may be helpful in selecting applicable supplemental data.
A.2 COTS MANUAL EVALUATION
A.2.1 Explanations of columns - manuals evaluation checklist.
a.
The REQUIREMENTS - (PARAGRAPH) column contains the name of the requirement followed by the
number of the paragraph where the requirement is located.
b.
The ACCEPTABLE column has four subcolumns. If the manual contains the adjacent requirement and it
is acceptable, mark an "X" in the YES column. If the manual does not contain the requirement or it is not
acceptable, mark an "X" in the NO column. If the manual does not completely contain the requirements, or
if the material is incorrect, mark an X in the INCOR/IMCOMP (INCORRECT/INCOMPLETE) column
and make appropriate comments in the REMARKS column. If the listed requirement is not needed, mark
an "X" in the NA (NOT APPLICABLE) column.
c.
Make necessary comments in REMARKS column. If more space is needed, add extra sheet(s) of paper.
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