Procurement: Army Implementation of Spare Parts Initiatives
NSIAD-87-148
Published: Jun 08, 1987. Publicly Released: Jul 14, 1987.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO assessed the Army Aviation Systems Command's (AVSCOM) progress in implementing the Department of Defense's spare parts procurement initiatives.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Department of the Army | The Secretary of the Army should reassess the reduction in standard times for awarding contracts to minimize the conflict between rapid contract award and quality price analysis. |
Closed – Implemented
The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) required the Army to develop a plan to reconcile lead-time and quality price analysis.
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| Department of the Army | The Secretary of the Army should direct AVSCOM to increase the use of competition in spare parts procurement and to provide buyers with both regular and specialized training. |
Closed – Implemented
The Army has instituted additional training. OSD directed the Army to prepare a plan on increased competition.
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Aircraft componentsArmy procurementCombat readinessCost analysisDefense cost controlInflationInventory controlMilitary inventoriesPrice adjustmentsSpare parts