NASA Procurement: Improving Oversight of Construction Projects at the Langley Research Center
NSIAD-92-230
Published: Jul 09, 1992. Publicly Released: Jul 09, 1992.
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Highlights
Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) construction contracting practices under one contract, focusing on concerns about the contractor's: (1) authorization to perform under non-competitive work orders; (2) hiring of unneeded additional employees; (3) inspection and approval of its own work; (4) poor work and inefficiency; and (5) failure to subcontract with small businesses.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | To improve the monitoring, evaluating, and documenting of contractor performance, the Administrator, NASA, should ensure that Langley officials implement the planned corrective actions discussed in this report. |
Closed – Implemented
Langley completed implementation of the planned corrective actions to improve the monitoring, evaluation, and documentation of contractor performance, including the transfer of the construction project inspection to an independent contractor.
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| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | The Administrator, NASA, should require the other field centers to review their procedures for monitoring, evaluating, and documenting contractors' construction activities under similar contracts and, if found deficient, take corrective actions. |
Closed – Implemented
Centers' reviews of their oversight procedures for task order construction contracts have been completed. The reviews indicated that adequate construction contracting safeguards are in place and no additional corrective measures are required.
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