Observations on Two Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program Procurement Practices
NSIAD-85-111
Published: Jul 26, 1985. Publicly Released: Jul 26, 1985.
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GAO reviewed certain procurement practices in the Naval Sea Systems Command's Nuclear Propulsion Directorate, focusing on: (1) the procurement of material used to manufacture reactor components from component manufacturers instead of subtier suppliers; and (2) split contract awards designed to maintain or increase the number of suppliers of a given item. Two prime contractors heavily support procurement activities under the Nuclear Propulsion Program.
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