Open Recommendations
Recommendation Number | Significant Recommendation | Recommended Questioned Costs | Recommended Funds for Better Use | Additional Details | |
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1 | Yes | $0 | $0 | ||
OIG recommends that the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), in coordination with the Bureau of Administration, develop and implement processes to ensure acquisition planning, including the development and submission of written acquisition plans, is performed in accordance with federal regulations and Department of State policy for construction projects. | |||||
2 | Yes | $0 | $0 | ||
OIG recommends that the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), in coordination with the Bureau of Administration, implement the use of “sources sought” notices for construction contracts approximately 9–12 months in advance of issuing the Phase I Notice of Solicitation of Submissions for Contractor Prequalification to ensure the Department of State is initiating dialogue with industry stakeholders early in the acquisition process. | |||||
3 | No | $0 | $0 | ||
OIG recommends that the Bureau of Administration develop and implement a mechanism to require the use of the acquisition plan template attached to AQM Memorandum 15-10. |