Determination of the Validity of Certain Allegations on Behalf of Bristol Electronics, Inc., of New Bedford, Massachusetts, Against Cincinnati Electronics Corporation, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Sentinel Electronics, Incorporated, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Supplying AN/PRC-77 Radio Sets Under Army Contracts

Congress' letter of May 15, 1975, on behalf of Bristol Electronics, Inc., of New Bedford, Massachusetts, requested that we determine the validity of certain allegations against two firms supplying AN/PRC-77 radio sets under Army contracts awarded under invitation for bids No. DAABO5-72-B-0012. The firms involved are the Cincinnati Electronics Corporation, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Sentinel Electronics, Incorporated, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The allegations are (1) that both Cincinnati and Sentinel are assembling all or part of these radio sets in Mexico and Israel in possible violation of the Buy American Act of 1933; (2) that both Cincinnati and Sentinel are behind schedule on production; and (3) that both Cincinnati and Sentinel have applied for emergency financial aid which, if approved, will mean an increased cost per unit on the original contracts.