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Analysis of Replacing Existing DOA Computer System

LCD-77-101 Published: Dec 01, 1976. Publicly Released: Dec 01, 1976.
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Plans of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to replace an IBM 360/65 computer system located at its New Orleans Computer Center were reviewed, particularly whether the replacement was justified and whether it would have to be made on a noncompetitive basis.

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Cost analysisIT acquisitionsMainframe computersSoftware verification and validationSole source procurementCompetitive procurementSoftwareComputer systemsComputer centersData processing