Army Acquisition: Contract for the Reserve Component Automation System

NSIAD-93-5 Published: Nov 05, 1992. Publicly Released: Nov 18, 1992.

Highlights

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Army's award of the Reserve Component Automation System (RCAS) contract, focusing on: (1) whether the Army complied with applicable acquisition laws and regulations; and (2) the Army's justification for awarding the contract to a higher bidder.

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