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B-132969 1 (1979-06-11)

handle is hein.gao/gaobabmly0001 and id is 1 raw text is: UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFCE INTERNATIONAL DIVISION EUROPEAN BRANCH %AMrICAN CONSULAT GONERAL APO NEW YORK 09757 OPiF OF Tu DTHE OUM Mw MT B-132969 June 11, 1979 General Frederick J. Kroestn Commander in Chief United States Army, Europe, S ndSevent A APO U.S. Forces 09403 Dear General Kroesen: This report contains the results of our review of Amy procurement practices in Geremany. The review included the procedures and practices for requirements determination; bid solicitation and evaluation; contract award; and contract aJministration. The review was primarily directed toward real prop Ly repair and maintenance contracts because of the diversity of type work performed and the magnitude of contract procu-e- ments--about $92 million out of a total $461 million in fiscal year 1978. Particular emphasis was given to requirements-type repair and maintenance contracts because of the complexities involved in de-eloping realistic requirements and monitoring contractors' performance during the co,,tract administration phase. The review was conducted at Headquarters, United States Army, Europe, and Seventh Army (USAREUR); United States Army Pror.urement Agency, Europe; three Area Procurement Offices--;rankfurt, Stuttgart, and Fuerth; and the Directorates of Engineering and Housing served by the procurement offices. We reviewed procurement vegulations and directives; analyzed contract files; and held discussions with responsible procurement, housing, and engineering officials. We also talked to several contractors to obtain their opinions about the Government's procurement process as it affects them. In summary, the review identified several weaknesses which if corrected would improve the procurement process significantly and result in more timely completion of the proJects in a more efficient and economical manner. USAREUR needs to 950502

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