Nuclear Science: DOE Should Provide More Control in Its Accelerator Selection Process
RCED-86-108
Published: Apr 04, 1986. Publicly Released: Apr 29, 1986.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Department of Energy's (DOE) review and selection process for approving the Southeastern Universities Research Association's proposal to plan, manage, and operate a continuous electron beam accelerator facility (CEBAF).
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Energy | The Secretary of Energy should direct the Division of Nuclear Physics to explore other procurement approaches in its future accelerator acquisitions, with a view towards ensuring that DOE: (1) considers all available relevant technologies; and (2) retains sufficient flexibility and control over all aspects of such acquisitions, before and after approval. |
Closed – Not Implemented
DOE believes its procurement methods are sound, therefore, it disagreed with this recommendation.
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