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Torpedo Procurement: Issues Related to the Navy's MK-50 Torpedo Propulsion System

NSIAD-89-8 Published: Jan 27, 1989. Publicly Released: Feb 02, 1989.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Navy's procurement of MK-50 torpedo propulsion components, to determine: (1) whether the Navy would save money if it procured the propulsion components separately and provided them to the prime contractor as government-furnished equipment (GFE); (2) when the Navy should implement such a strategy; and (3) whether providing prime contractors with the components would affect the torpedo warranty.

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