Purpose
To provide ÑÇÖÞAV with guidance to develop and implement the appropriate activities with regards to the acquisition, and eventual disposition or information technology assets, ÑÇÖÞAV system components, and third-party services.
Policy
ÑÇÖÞAV exercises due diligence and due care when engaging in the acquisition of information technology assets, including but not limited to, ÑÇÖÞAV system components, hardware, software, and third-party services. ÑÇÖÞAV recognizes that information technology assets have a limited useful lifespan and will designate appropriate End-of-Life (EoL) for information technology assets.
Summary
ÑÇÖÞAV requires that systems acquired for use in the ÑÇÖÞAV meet all Federal and State laws in addition to meeting security requirements. The acquisition begins with acceptable configuration provided by ÑÇÖÞAV to meet acceptable security standards as well as being appropriate for delivering the designated service, documentation that is distributed appropriately and a responsible end of life, disposed of in accordance with ÑÇÖÞAV policy and replaced.