Analysis of Amtrak's Acquisition of Office Copying Equipment

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the overall cost effectiveness of a purchase of copying machines made by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (AMTRAK). GAO was asked to determine whether: (1) copying machines offered by another contractor would have been suitable for the needs of AMTRAK; and (2) the AMTRAK position that it is not subject to Federal Procurement Regulations was correct.