Waiver Requirements

Many items require additional authorization before being submitted to Contracting for purchase.  Below is a partial list of those items, what approval is required, the source of that approval and the pertinent references.

Information Technology

IT items which can or potentially can access the Marine Corps Enterprise Network (garrison internet and/or email system).  These items now fall under the purview of the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet.

Waiver:  C4I Waiver

Source:  HQMC C4, via your S-6/G-6 chain

Reference:  CMC msg 040400Z Jan 01 and CMC msg 231130Z Jan 01

* Note that items which require a C4I Waiver also require the ADM.

Information Technology

A computer or an item which touches a computer or if it radiates on some frequency e.g. radio's, GPS units, PDA's, cell phones.  MCB sections are required to obtain an ADM for all items for which MCB will have to do maintenance.

Waiver:  Aquisition Decision Memorandum (ADM) are for MCIEAST units requesting IT resources.

Source:  II MEF G-6 (GySgt Lafferty 910-451-8855); Information Technology Waiver Coordinator

Reference:  MARADMIN 375/11

COPIER/PRINTERS:

MARADMIN 056/14:       Copier Printer FAX Scanner Multifunction.pdf.pdf 

Applies to copier machines which print at speeds of 71 copies per minute or greater.

Waiver:  Yes

Source:  Local Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) office

References:  MCO P10150.1; BO P4400.5F; BO P11014.1J

BASE PROPERTY

Includes but is not limited to furniture, furnishings, and office equipment used in administrative office spaces and barracks.

Waiver:  Yes

Source:  Base Property (New carpet installation requires a waiver from MCB Installations and Environment (I&E)

References:  MCO P10150.1; BO P4400.5F; BO P11014.1J

Applies to cable in office spaces and barracks.  Does not apply to Base Housing.

Waiver:  Yes

Source:  Unit S-6, Comptroller.  (Free Cable drops go to S-6 and Base Contracting)

GARRISION MOBILE EQUIPMENT

Rent, lease or purchase a vehicle.

Waiver:  Yes

Source:  Base Motor Transport

Reference:  MCO P11240.106
            CMC 011236Z Aug 12