Contracting for Support Services and Competitive Procurement Practices at the Navy's Pacific Missile Test Center, Point Mugu, CA
PLRD-82-126
Published: Sep 28, 1982. Publicly Released: Sep 28, 1982.
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Highlights
In response to a congressional request, GAO investigated contracting practices at the Pacific Missile Test Center (PMTC). It was alleged that the Navy had not complied with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-76 by failing to make cost comparisons to determine whether performance of functions by contract or by Government employees was more economical. It was further alleged that support service contracts had been awarded without following competitive bid procedures.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Pacific Missile Test Center | The Commander, PMTC, should monitor the new reporting procedure to preclude the necessity of requesting contract extensions to see that it is effectively implemented. |
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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| Pacific Missile Test Center | The Commander, PMTC, should defer the award of the data processing service center facilities management contract scheduled for October 1, 1982, until required cost comparison is made in accordance with OMB Circular A-76. |
Closed – Not Implemented
The agency did not agree with this recommendation stating that it disagreed that a cost comparison was necessary. Since the contract has already been awarded and because of the subjectiveness of the issue, GAO sees no reason to pursue the matter further.
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| Pacific Missile Test Center | The Commander, PMTC, should monitor the recently promulgated procedure designed to ensure compliance with OMB Circular A-76 to see that it is effectively implemented. |
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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Comparative analysisCost analysisIrregular procurementMissile basesNaval procurementPrivatizationService contractsSole source procurementIT acquisitionsElectronic data processing