The Air Force Weapons Laboratory Should Validate Its Computer Needs and Evaluate Alternatives Before Continuing Its Cray-l Computer Lease
AFMD-83-70
Published: Jul 22, 1983. Publicly Released: Aug 22, 1983.
Skip to Highlights
Highlights
In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Air Force Weapons Laboratory's (AFWL) use of a Cray-1 computer system to determine whether continued lease of the Cray-1 is justified.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should monitor development and publication of DOD guidance for implementing Office of Management and Budget Circular A-121 and expedite DOD-wide implementation. |
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
|
| Department of the Air Force | The Secretary of the Air Force should evaluate and validate large-scale computer needs at AFWL and identify and evaluate any available alternatives that could provide economically effective computer support for AFWL validated needs. |
Workload validation was completed in May 1984.
|
Full Report
Public Inquiries
Topics
Air Force procurementComputer equipment managementCost controlInteragency relationsLeasing policiesSupercomputersWeapons research and developmentIT acquisitionsMilitary forcesNuclear weapons