Contract Overpriced Because of Duplicate Labor Hours and Excessive Material Pricing Rates
PLRD-83-93
Published: Jul 07, 1983. Publicly Released: Jul 07, 1983.
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GAO reviewed the pricing of a contract awarded by the Army Missile Research and Development Command.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Army Missile Command | The Commander, U.S. Army Missile Command, should determine the extent to which the Government is entitled to price adjustment for the duplicate card cage labor hours. |
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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| U.S. Army Missile Command | The Commander, U.S. Army Missile Command, should determine what action is needed to preclude future acceptance or negotiation of material attribution and line flow material rates higher than indicated by the contractor's most recent costs data. |
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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