Progress of the Light Armored Vehicle Program Should Be Closely Monitored
MASAD-82-41
Published: Aug 10, 1982. Publicly Released: Aug 10, 1982.
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GAO discussed the Army and Marine Corps' joint Light Armored Vehicle Program, which has been marked by indecision regarding the types of vehicles needed. Although the objective in the beginning was to use off-the-shelf vehicles, a program involving custom-made vehicles is now being discussed with a potential cost of $1 billion. Because of its experience in acquiring armored vehicles, the Army was designated as the contracting agency with overall acquisition responsibility.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should place the Light Armored Vehicle Program under the Selected Acquisition Reporting System to ensure that its progress can be more closely followed by the Department of Defense and by Congress. |
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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Defense cost controlDefense procurementFixed price contractsInteragency relationsMilitary budgetsProgram evaluationSolicitation specificationsArmored vehiclesMilitary forcesSystems acquisition