The Military Services Sole-Source Procurement of C-12 Aircraft
NSIAD-85-80
Published: May 15, 1985. Publicly Released: Jun 24, 1985.
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Highlights
In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the acquisition strategy for C-12 aircraft, which have been procured on a sole-source basis.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense, after validating future requirements for C-12 type aircraft, should direct that future procurements be competed unless it can be clearly shown that continuing the present sole-source acquisition strategy is warranted under the provisions of the 1984 Competition in Contracting Act. |
Closed – Implemented
A study on the need for C-12 type aircraft was completed. An accomplishment report for $4.7 million other measurable savings was submitted.
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AircraftCompetitionCost analysisDefense procurementSole source procurementAircraft acquisition programMilitary forcesProcurementBid proposalsLogistics