Which of the following correctly describes CIP usage when the related Acquisition Program is Inactive?

• A. It cannot be used for new CIP Projects
• B. It can be used for any CIP project
• C. It requires DRMO permission for CIP
• D. It automatically reactivates after a set period

Answer: (A)

CIP use is tied to the status of the Acquisition Program. When the related program is Inactive, you cannot initiate or fund new CIP Projects under that program. This keeps capital investments aligned with active, approved efforts and prevents committing resources to projects tied to a paused initiative. DRMO authorization isn’t the gating factor for CIP, since CIP actions follow program governance and DPAS controls, not disposal-office permissions. There’s no automatic reactivation after a set period; reactivation requires a formal status change and approval.