Navy IBM-Compatible Computer Procurement Practices
T-IMTEC-90-1: Published: Nov 8, 1989. Publicly Released: Nov 8, 1989.
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GAO reviewed the Navy's procurement of: (1) mainframe computer and peripheral equipment; and (2) hardware for its Standard Civilian Pay System (NAVSCIPS). GAO found that: (1) 91 percent of recent Navy mainframe and peripheral procurements and 90 percent of the funds obligated to those procurements were limited by compatibility requirements, 58 percent of which required compatibility with one manufacturer's equipment; (2) under those procurements requiring compatibility with that manufacturer's equipment, the Navy acquired more equipment from that manufacturer than equipment manufactured by all others combined; (3) the Navy improperly restricted the NAVSCIPS procurement in favor of the same manufacturer; and (4) the Navy selected a database management system, hardware, and processing sites without conducting appropriate studies and developing adequate support.
Nov 15, 2018
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Agent Orange:
Actions Needed to Improve Accuracy and Communication of Information on Testing and Storage LocationsGAO-19-24: Published: Nov 15, 2018. Publicly Released: Nov 15, 2018.
Nov 14, 2018
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Depot Maintenance:
DOD Has Improved the Completeness of Its Biennial Core ReportGAO-19-89: Published: Nov 14, 2018. Publicly Released: Nov 14, 2018.
Nov 13, 2018
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Defense Contracting:
DOD Should Clarify Criteria for Using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable ProcessGAO-19-54: Published: Nov 13, 2018. Publicly Released: Nov 13, 2018. -
Defense Real Property:
DOD Needs to Take Additional Actions to Improve Management of Its Inventory DataGAO-19-73: Published: Nov 13, 2018. Publicly Released: Nov 13, 2018.
Nov 8, 2018
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Arctic Planning:
Navy Report to Congress Aligns with Current Assessments of Arctic Threat Levels and Capabilities Required to Execute DOD's StrategyGAO-19-42: Published: Nov 8, 2018. Publicly Released: Nov 8, 2018. -
Defense Management:
DOD Should Take Additional Actions to Enhance Corrosion Prevention and Mitigation EffortsGAO-19-39: Published: Nov 8, 2018. Publicly Released: Nov 8, 2018.
Nov 5, 2018
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Defense Logistics:
Actions Needed to Enhance the Security of High-Risk Ammunition at Storage LocationsGAO-19-118: Published: Nov 5, 2018. Publicly Released: Nov 5, 2018.
Nov 2, 2018
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Nuclear Weapons Sustainment:
Fiscal Year 2018 Nuclear Forces Budget EstimatesGAO-19-127R: Published: Nov 2, 2018. Publicly Released: Nov 2, 2018.
Nov 1, 2018
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Defense Nuclear Enterprise:
DOD Continues to Address Challenges but Needs to Better Define Roles and Responsibilities and Approaches to CollaborationGAO-19-29: Published: Nov 1, 2018. Publicly Released: Nov 1, 2018.
Oct 23, 2018
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DOD Installation Services:
Use of Intergovernmental Support Agreements Has Had Benefits, but Additional Information Would Inform ExpansionGAO-19-4: Published: Oct 23, 2018. Publicly Released: Oct 23, 2018.
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