Contracting for Computer Teleprocessing Services Can Be Improved
AFMD-83-60
Published: Jun 20, 1983. Publicly Released: Jul 20, 1983.
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Highlights
In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed 28 of the larger Government teleprocessing services contracts representing a broad range of agencies, vendors, and contract types to determine whether there is a Government-wide cost-overrun problem and, if so, what actions could be taken to remedy the situation.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| General Services Administration | The Administrator of General Services should assist agency management in reducing teleprocessing services costs by changing FPR 1-4.1203(f) to read: "Increased requirements beyond 25 percent of those specified in the base year or each option year individually in the contract shall be deemed requirements outside the scope of this paragraph and shall require a new APR submission." |
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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IT acquisitionsBenchmark testingBid evaluationCompetitionContract costsCost overrunsFederal procurementSole source procurementTelecommunicationsProcurement