Navy Procurement: Option for EA-6B Aircraft Parts Should Be Reexamined
NSIAD-89-88
Published: Jan 13, 1989. Publicly Released: Jan 13, 1989.
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Highlights
GAO examined the Navy's procurement of universal exciters, a jamming pod component for its EA-6B aircraft.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | The Under Secretary of the Navy should direct the program office to reexamine the decision to exercise the option for 70 additional universal exciters. If the requirement for 573 units cannot be justified, the Under Secretary should direct the program office to not exercise the option for additional universal exciters. |
Closed – Implemented
The Navy Undersecretary reexamined the decision as GAO recommended and found that the inventory requirement supports exercise of the option to buy additional universal exciters.
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Air defense systemsAircraft componentsContract optionsElectronic warfareEquipment inventoriesIrregular procurementMilitary cost controlNaval aircraftNaval procurementMilitary forces