Government Procurement Effect of Restriction on DHS's Purchasing of Foreign Textiles Is Limited

Abstract

Passed in 2009, the Kissell Amendment restricts the Department of Homeland Security to procuring uniforms and other textiles from U.S. manufacturers, with certain exceptions. DHS has incorporated the restriction into its procurement policies and practices. But we found, due in part to the exceptions, that the restriction has limited effect. For example, procurements must be made in accordance with U.S. trade agreements, which means most DHS offices must treat certain textiles made in 128 countries the same as domestic products. As a result, 58 percent of funds spent to order uniforms under the current DHS contract are for imported items.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 21, 2017
Accession Number
AD1175657

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  • Kimberly M. Gianopoulos

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  • United States Government Accountability Office

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