Retention of Unneeded Government-Owned Special Tooling by Contractors Causes Unnecessary Costs
PLRD-82-6
Published: Oct 07, 1981. Publicly Released: Oct 07, 1981.
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GAO reviewed the management of Government-owned special tooling, which includes such things as jigs, dies, fixtures, and other equipment whose use is limited to the production of a particular item, in the possession of selected Air Force and Navy aircraft production contractors.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should direct the Army to review the adequacy of its screening procedures and controls, and if similar weaknesses are identified, take appropriate corrective action. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should direct the Air Force and the Navy to implement improved procedures and controls to ensure that: (1) special tooling is screened before or soon after completion of original production contracts and follow-on contracts to promptly identify and dispose of tooling not needed for future production; and (2) needs are periodically reassessed for post-production special tooling which contractors have been previously instructed to retain. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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Aircraft componentsContract costsCost controlLogisticsMilitary aircraftNational defense operationsNaval aircraftMilitary forcesAircraft acquisition programManufacturing contracts