B-195559.2:
Nov 2, 1981
DIGEST: GAO WILL NOT OBJECT TO SOLE-SOURCE AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR "MUTUAL USE" OF MEDICAL SERVICES BY THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION UNDER 38 U.S.C. SEC. 5053 ONCE APPROPRIATE CHANGES ARE MADE TO AGENCY REGULATIONS REMOVING SUCH CONTRACT AWARDS FROM COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL PROCUREMENT REGULATIONS. IS AUTHORIZED TO SECURE "MUTUAL USE" AND "EXCHANGE OF USE" SPECIALIZED MEDICAL RESOURCES. SE...