Federal Subcontracting: Further Actions Needed to Improve Oversight of Pass-through Contracts

Abstract

DOD, State, and USAID collectively spent approximately $322 billion on goods and services in fiscal year 2013. Nearly two-thirds of this dollar amount was awarded to prime contractors reportedly having a plan for using subcontractors. Concerns remain that the government could overpay contractors that provide no, or little, added value for work performed by lower-tier subcontractors. Section 802 of the NDAA for fiscal year 2013, mandated DOD, State, and USAID to issue guidance and regulations as necessary to ensure that contracting officers take additional steps prior to awarding pass-through contracts.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2014
Accession Number
AD1170726

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  • Timothy J. Dinapoli

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  • United States Government Accountability Office

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