Defense Procurement: Fresh Fruit Buying Practices
NSIAD-90-110
Published: Mar 02, 1990. Publicly Released: Mar 07, 1990.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Defense Personnel Support Center's (DPSC) practices for buying fresh produce, focusing on: (1) whether DPSC reduced its purchases of New Jersey produce and whether any reduction was cost-effective; and (2) whether DPSC allowed compromised bidding and maintained sufficient quality standards in its produce procurements.
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