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Inventory Management: Purchasing Parts From Contractor-Operated Stores and Commercial Sources

NSIAD-95-176 Published: Sep 11, 1995. Publicly Released: Sep 11, 1995.
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Pursuant to a legislative requirement, GAO compared the cost of vehicle repair parts purchased from Air Force Contractor Operated Parts Stores (COPARS) with those purchased directly from commercial suppliers and provided information on whether the provisions of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-76 are to be applied when terminating a COPARS contract.

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Air Force basesAir Force procurementCommercial productsComparative analysisContract terminationCost effectiveness analysisMilitary inventoriesMilitary land vehiclesMotor vehicle repairsSpare parts