| Description |
1 online resource (ii, 30 p.) : col. ill., map |
| Note |
Title from PDF title page (viewed on Mar. 19, 2012). |
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"March 2012." |
| Summary |
Competition is a critical tool for achieving the best return on investment for taxpayers. In fiscal year 2011, the Department of Defense (DOD) obligated about $375 billion through contracts; more than half that amount was for services. Agencies are required to award contracts on the basis of full and open competition, but are permitted to award noncompetitive contracts in certain situations. The Senate Armed Services Committee report on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 directed GAO to report on competition for DOD contracts and task orders for services. GAO examined (1) how competition rates for services compare to competition rates for products and trends in competition for services, (2) the reasons for noncompetitive contracts and task orders for services, and (3) steps DOD has taken to increase competition. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Background -- Competition rates for non-R&D services substantially higher than for products with little change over time -- Majority of noncompetitive awards coded as "only one responsible source" and competition rates were affected by several key factors -- OMB and DOD are taking steps to increase competition. |
| Note |
"GAO-12-384." |
| Subject |
United States. Department of Defense -- Procurement.
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United States. Department of Defense -- Rules and practice.
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Contracting out -- United States.
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| Added Title |
Competition for services and recent initiatives to increase competitive procurements |
| Running Title |
Defense competition for services |
| Gpo Item No. |
0546-D (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
GA 1.13:GAO-12-384 |
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