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Article: PROCUREMENT POLICY FOR ARMORED VEHICLES

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June 27, 2007
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The U.S. Department of Defense's Office the Inspector General issued the following speech audit report:

WHO SHOULD READ THIS REPORT AND WHY? Army and the Marine Corps acquisition and contracting personnel should read this report because it concerns armored vehicle procurement decisions that affect Global War on Terrorism mission requirements.

BACKGROUND. Congresswoman Louise M. Slaughter requested that the DoD Office of Inspector General review the DoD procurement history for body armor and armored vehicles and determine whether officials properly followed contracting policies. Congresswoman Slaughter also requested specific information on why DoD issued contracts to Force Protection, ...

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