Army Procurement: Allegations Regarding Contract Awards for Water Purification Equipment

NSIAD-88-40 Published: Dec 28, 1987. Publicly Released: Jan 28, 1988.

Highlights

In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Army's procedures in awarding and administering contracts for 600-gallon-per-hour reverse osmosis water purification units (ROWPU).

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