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1 online resource (iii, 53 pages) : color illustrations |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
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"January 2023." |
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"GAO-23-105209." |
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In scope of the U.S. Government Publishing Office Catalog and Indexing Program (C&I) and Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Background -- DOE received multiple offers for most of its recent large competitions, but a limited competitive environment for some competitions presents risks -- DOE compared competing offers on a range of factors using various information sources -- DOE has taken some actions to address industry perceptions and other factors that may hinder competition, but actions are inconsistent -- Conclusions -- Recommendations for executive action -- Agency comments -- Appendices. |
| Summary |
DOE is one of the largest federal civilian contracting agencies, awarding contracts for research, weapons production, and environmental cleanup. Competition saves taxpayer dollars, improves contractor performance, and curbs fraud. This report examines, among other things, for DOE's largest competitions for contracts awarded in fiscal years 2015 through 2020, (1) the number of offers DOE received and the acquisition environment's potential effects on competition; and (2) factors identified by selected industry entities that may hinder competition, and actions DOE has taken to address such factors. GAO is making eight recommendations, including that NNSA and the Office of Science hold periodic meetings to share information with industry about how competitions are conducted and how offers are evaluated. |
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Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (GAO, viewed January 25, 2023). |
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United States. Department of Energy -- Rules and practice -- Evaluation.
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United States. Department of Energy
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Public contracts -- United States.
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Letting of contracts -- United States -- Management -- Evaluation.
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Adjudication administrative -- États-Unis -- Gestion -- Évaluation.
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Public contracts
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United States https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJtxgQXMWqmjMjjwXRHgrq
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| Running Title |
GAO-23-105209 DOE contract competition |
| Gpo Item No. |
0546-D (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
GA 1.13:GAO-23-105209 |
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