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DOD Competitive Sourcing: Lessons Learned System Could Enhance A-76 Study Process

NSIAD-99-152 Published: Jul 21, 1999. Publicly Released: Jul 21, 1999.
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Pursuant to a legislative requirement, GAO provided information on the Department of Defense's (DOD) A-76 study process, focusing on efforts by DOD to: (1) improve performance work statements, including encouraging the use of standard templates; and (2) implement other efforts to improve the competitive sourcing process, as well as gather and disseminate lessons learned that could benefit the competitive sourcing program DOD-wide.

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Recommendations for Executive Action

Agency Affected Recommendation Status
Department of Defense To ensure that components pursue the A-76 study process with maximum efficiency and effectiveness, the Secretary of Defense, in conjunction with DOD components, should establish a framework for identifying and analyzing best practices and lessons learned from competitive sourcing studies and disseminating them DOD-wide to foster improvements in competitive sourcing studies.
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The Office of the Secretary of Defense's Competitive Sourcing office has developed a Web page that, among other things, will promote sharing of best practices and lessons learned. The Web site became operational on June 2, 2000. The initial web site includes detailed information about the A-76 cost comparison process and interim guidance, with additional Web features, including an interactive forum for policy development and performance measurement, handbooks and manuals, and A-76 lessons learned.

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Comparative analysisCost effectiveness analysisDefense cost controlDefense procurementFinancial managementPerformance measuresPrivate sector practicesPrivatizationStandardsCompetitive sourcing