NASA-Ames Research Center Should Not Have Awarded Computational Services Contract to SBA and Technology Development of California
AFMD-83-40
Published: Jun 09, 1983. Publicly Released: Jul 11, 1983.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Ames Research Center contract that was awarded for computational services. The contract was noncompetitively awarded to the Small Business Administration (SBA) which then subcontracted to Technology Development of California (TDC) under the Minority Business Program.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Small Business Administration | The Administrator, SBA, should reexamine continued TDC participation in the Small Business Act, Section 8(a) program. |
Closed – Not Implemented
TDC is no longer in the SBA 8(a) program.
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| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | The Administrator, NASA, should direct that this contract not be further extended without careful consideration of needs and alternatives. The Administrator should require the Director of the Ames Research Center, before the next contract extension, to: (1) revalidate long-term, large-scale computing needs; (2) evaluate available alternatives; and (3) document why Ames' procurement approach is in its and the government's best interests. |
Closed – Not Implemented
NASA Ames is currently processing a competitive solicitation to replace the current contracted 8(a) support.
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