Forward Operating Base Sharana: Poor Planning and Construction Resulted in $5.4 Million Spent for Inoperable Incinerators and Continued Use of Open-Air Burn Pits
Abstract
This report discusses the results of SIGAR s inspection of incinerators and supporting facilities at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Sharana in Paktika province, Afghanistan. The report recommends that the Commanding General, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), (1) conduct an inquiry into the circumstances of the acceptance of the incinerator facility at FOB Sharana and the payment of $5.4 million to the contractor and (2) based on the results of this inquiry, determine if any action should be taken against the contracting officer(s). In commenting on a draft of this report, USACE concurred with both of SIGAR s recommendations, stating that it had conducted the recommended inquiry and found that the incinerator facility was constructed in accordance with contract technical specifications and turned over as an operable facility in December 2012. USACE also stated that none of the USACE contracting officers assigned to provide oversight on this contract failed to appropriately perform their assigned duties on the contract and that, therefore, it will not take action against any of these contracting personnel.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 2013
- Accession Number
- ADA590381
Entities
Organizations
- Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction