Provide levels of standards to guide users on the level of support that can be expected. Provide support at the higher levels of standards. Implement a Standards Working Group to oversee standards. The Lab should develop standards for the purchase of hardware and software in areas where these benefits can be realized, and when the costs of developing the standards are low. Operational compatibility is required.
Shared expertise is important.
Buying power is important and there are significant quantities to be purchased. Troubleshooting is an issue. Standards will also speed the procurement process by establishing standard configurations that can easily be ordered, and for which the selection and justification process can be done once. GOAL Develop timely, responsive standards. There are too many products to do exhaustive product evaluations before establishing a standard.