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Recommendation Details
Text of Recommendation
We recommend that the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office direct the Director of the Office of Procurement to revise the CPARS policy to ensure that it complies with requirements of the FAR.
Recommendation Number
6
Recommendation Status
Closed
Significant Recommendation
No
Recommendation Questioned Costs
$0
Recommendation Funds for Better Use
$0
Associated Report Details
Submitting OIG
Department of Commerce OIG
Linked Report
USPTO Should Improve Acquisition Planning and Vendor Performance Management to Prevent Schedule Delays and Unnecessary Costs Related to the SDI-NG Contract