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Review of Bidding Procedures Alleging Unfair Requirements

PLRD-81-63 Published: Sep 01, 1981. Publicly Released: Sep 01, 1981.
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GAO was asked to examine certain bidding procedures at Griffiss Air Force Base because of allegations raised that bidding practices at Griffiss prevented small businesses from adequately competing because of a requirement for a 20-percent cash deposit.

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