Procurement: Spare Parts Initiatives Air Force Implementation
NSIAD-87-28
Published: Feb 13, 1987. Publicly Released: Mar 17, 1987.
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Highlights
In response to a congressional request, GAO provided information on the Department of Defense's (DOD) progress in implementing its spare parts initiatives, specifically spare parts acquisition at the San Antonio Air Logistics Center, including: (1) information on price growth; (2) an evaluation of the adequacy of the price analysis procurement officials perform; (3) an assessment of the personnel changes made in response to the initiatives; and (4) ways to improve implementing selected initiatives.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected Sort descending | Recommendation | Status |
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| Department of the Air Force | The Secretary of the Air Force should direct the Directorates of Contracting and Manufacturing to resolve referrals in a timely manner. |
Closed – Implemented
The Secretary of the Air Force is in the process of issuing guidance on resolving voluntary refund referrals in a timely fashion. The Air Force issued guidance to major commands emphasizing timely pursuit of voluntary refunds.
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| Department of the Air Force | The Secretary of the Air Force should reestablish the requirement for competition advocates to make referrals for voluntary refunds when appropriate. |
Closed – Implemented
An accomplishement report will be prepared as time permits. The Air Force issued guidance reaffirming the role of the competition advocates.
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Air Force procurementContract costsCost analysisInventory controlMilitary cost controlMilitary inventoriesPrice adjustmentsProcurement practicesSpare partsProcurement