Department of Commerce Could Save $24.6 Million by Modifying Computer Procurement Actions
CED-82-81
Published: Apr 28, 1982. Publicly Released: May 28, 1982.
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Highlights
GAO was asked to review the computer requirements of the National Bureau of Standards (NBS) and the Environmental Research Laboratories (ERL), both independent agencies within the Department of Commerce, to determine: (1) the feasibility of consolidating the requirements of NBS and ERL and establishing a single data processing center for both organizations; (2) the best location for a single data processing center; (3) the expected cost savings from establishing this center; and (4) the feasibility of a single telecommunications network. Also, GAO was asked to provide information on the workload justification for two requests for proposals (RFP's) for acquiring computer hardware and support services for NBS and ERL.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Department of Commerce | The Secretary of Commerce should establish a departmentwide scientific computer center to provide for a large-scale, scientifically oriented computer capability for departmentwide use. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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| Department of Commerce | The Secretary of Commerce should proceed with the NBS computer procurement after deleting the requirement for the NBS Boulder computer. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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| Department of Commerce | The Secretary of Commerce should cancel the current ERL procurement and develop a new proposal to acquire minicomputers. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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CentralizationComputer hardwareComputer support servicesCost analysisCost controlFederal procurementIT acquisitionsResearch and development facilitiesSite selectionSupercomputersTelecommunications