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Army Justification for Awarding a Sole Source Contract for Automated Calibration Equipment

NSIAD-84-8 Published: Oct 17, 1983. Publicly Released: Oct 17, 1983.
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Highlights

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the award of a sole-source contract by the Army to Julie Research Laboratories, Incorporated for automated calibration equipment to determine whether the sole-source award was justified.

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Recommendations for Executive Action

Agency Affected Recommendation Status
Department of Defense The Secretary of Defense should direct the Secretary of the Army to delay further procurement of automated calibration equipment, other than those needed for test purposes, until the Army determines its requirements.
Closed – Implemented
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Department of the Army The Secretary of Defense should direct the Secretary of the Army to delay further procurement of automated calibration equipment, other than those needed for test purposes, until the Army determines its requirements.
Closed – Implemented
Please call 202/512-6100 for information.

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