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Inquiry Concerning Denial of Contracts to Low Offerer for Army Translation Services

PLRD-81-66 Published: Sep 18, 1981. Publicly Released: Sep 18, 1981.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO was asked to investigate allegations as to whether a constituent's low bids for translation work were regularly passed over; whether the constituent was denied contracts without explanation; and whether there was any evidence of fraud, conflict of interest, deception, or improper circumvention of Army procurement regulations.

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Department of Defense The Secretary of Defense should ensure that the Defense Supply Service follows established procurement regulations in awarding orders for translation services and develops a set of standard operating procedures that will state clearly and concisely the managerial responsibilities and duties of contracting officers and technical representatives in contracting for translation services.
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Army procurementConflict of interestsFraudImproper award of contractProcurement practicesMilitary forcesBasic agreementsGovernment procurementBid proposalsProcurement regulations