Competition Act: Defense Science Board Recommended Changes to the Act
NSIAD-89-48
Published: Nov 02, 1988. Publicly Released: Nov 02, 1988.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Defense Science Board's report calling for changes to the Competition in Contracting Act of 1984 (CICA) to: (1) determine what evidence the panel used to support its proposed changes; (2) examine the balance of the panel under the Federal Advisory Committee Act; and (3) review facts pertaining to participation in the panel process, including the panel members' backgrounds, the views expressed on CICA matters during the panel's meetings, and public participation in the meetings.
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