Review of a Computer Hardware Acquisition for NOAA in Boulder, Colorado
AFMD-81-92
Published: Sep 25, 1981. Publicly Released: Oct 26, 1981.
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GAO reviewed the computer hardware procurement history of the Environmental Research Laboratories (ERL) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The review addressed the following: (1) whether ERL was following a pattern of noncompetitive acquisitions; (2) the justification for the recent computer hardware acquisition for the Boulder computer center; (3) the management of the Boulder computer center; (4) a bid protest by a third party maintenance vendor; and (5) ERL planning for fiscal year 1982 competitive procurement.
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Matter for Congressional Consideration
| Matter | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| The House Committee on Government Operations may wish to consider requesting the Department of Commerce to defer procurement actions until GAO has reviewed the adequacy of the Environmental Research Laboratories' computer resources management plan. | Please call 202/512-6100 for additional information. |
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