B-199445 L/M: Apr 6, 1982

WHERE THE CONTRACT IS TO CONSTRUCT VESSELS FOR THE COAST GUARD. THE ISSUES ARE (1) WHETHER THE GOVERNMENT. SHOULD HAVE REQUIRED THE FIRM TO FURNISH PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE BONDS AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE MILLER ACT. UNDER THE MILLER ACT ITSELF THE DECISION WHETHER PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE BONDS SHOULD HAVE BEEN REQUIRED IN THIS INSTANCE OR NOW SHOULD BE REQUIRED PROPERLY IS FOR THE SECRETARY OF TRANSP...