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.
Apr 18, 2018
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Program Should Take Steps to Ensure Manufacturing ReadinessGAO-18-364: Published: Apr 17, 2018. Publicly Released: Apr 17, 2018. -
CIVILIAN AND CONTRACTOR WORKFORCES:
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Defense Business Systems:
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Military Bases:
DOD Should Address Challenges with Communication and Mission Changes to Improve Future Base Realignment and Closure RoundsGAO-18-231: Published: Mar 30, 2018. Publicly Released: Apr 16, 2018.
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Military Personnel:
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Mar 29, 2018
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DOD Contracted Services:
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Mar 27, 2018
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Defense Infrastructure:
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Mar 13, 2018
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Military Housing Privatization:
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Feb 28, 2018
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Defense Management:
DOD Needs to Take Additional Actions to Promote Department-Wide CollaborationGAO-18-194: Published: Feb 28, 2018. Publicly Released: Feb 28, 2018.
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