This Instruction implements and sets forth policies and responsibilities for JSC personnel engaged in the acquisition, use, control, and disposal of Government equipment. It shall be the policy of this Center to effectively use all Government property in the most economical and programmatic manner possible. This will involve the movement of items between and among offices, functions, programs, contractors, and other NASA Installations, as appropriate.
Government property is to be used exclusively for the conduct of official business.
Division and office chiefs have primary responsibility for all equipment assigned to their respective organizations, including all aspects of its use and condition. This system requires accurate and complete item description, location, condition, and availability status codes to facilitate cost-effective and programmatic control, accountability, equipment screening, and reutilization. The Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance Office will ensure that all safety requirements are identified and incorporated into all equipment acquisitions, operations, transport, or disposal as identified in JHB 1700.1. Equipment management policies with respect to the planning, budgeting, acquisition, documentation, utilization, maintenance, inventory, and disposal are incorporated into this Instruction by reference as found in section 1, part 2, of NHB 4200.1. Supplementary instructions augmenting or supporting the basic policies herein are set forth in appropriate manuals or handbooks.