Study of Base Level Procurement Activities

GAO made a preliminary study of base level procurement activities to determine how the procurement system operates at Mather Air Force Base and to ascertain the adequacy of controls of the award to and performance of selected contractors. The contract for custodial services in various facilities of the base was an advertised contract. Under the contract, the contractor was responsible for furnishing all management, labor, supervision, and cleaning equipment and supplies to perform the required services.