Procurement: Defense Logistics Agency Implementation of the Spare Parts Initiatives
NSIAD-87-143
Published: Jun 01, 1987. Publicly Released: Jul 02, 1987.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO assessed the Defense Logistics Agency's (DLA) progress in implementing the spare parts initiatives at the Defense Electronics Supply Center (DESC), specifically: (1) price increases; (2) the adequacy of the price analysis procurement officials performed; (3) personnel changes resulting from the initiatives; and (4) DESC difficulties in maintaining a trained and experienced contracting work force.
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Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Defense Logistics Agency | The Director, DLA, should require the Commander, DESC, to take the necessary action to ensure consolidation of purchase requests when appropriate. The need for such action at other DLA centers should also be assessed, and if necessary, a system established to ensure consolidation is considered during price analysis. |
Modification of the automated system at all supply centers to ensure consolidated procurement occurs when appropriate. The modification will be phased. The prototype system has been successfully implemented at one supply center. Full implementation has been completed.
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Competitive procurementCost analysisDefense procurementIrregular procurementPerformance measuresPersonnel managementPrices and pricingSpare partsProcurementMilitary forces