HR 3784 · 99th Congress · Government Operations and Politics
Defense Procurement Reform Act of 1985
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EnactedLatest: Referred to Subcommittee on Investigations.(1985-11-22)
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Defense Procurement Reform Act of 1985 - Terminates the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA). Transfers the functions of the DCAA to the General Accounting Office (GAO). Provides that the personnel regulations of GAO shall be used to determine the eligibility for employment with GAO of those personnel currently employed by DCAA. Makes the effective date of such agency termination and functions transfers January 1, 1987. Amends Federal law relating to defense contracts to require, in the case of a major defense acquisition program, the head of an agency to include in a solicitation for bids or proposals for a contract for production of a system a description of: (1) the operational need to be fulfilled; (2) specified functions to be performed; and (3) performance standards and contract requirements applicable to such production system. Prohibits contract requirements from being changed after any potential contractor has received notice of the solicitation. Authorizes the head of an agency to establish additional contract requirements if certain notice requirements are met. Makes such provision applicable to all solicitations issued after the 90-day period following enactment of this…
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