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Assessment of Forest Service’s Preseason Procurement Awards

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number:
08801-0004-41
Report Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Component
Forest Service
Description
OIG determined that the Forest Service’s acquisition process adequately identified firefighting equipment needs and issued Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPA) to meet those needs in fiscal year 2023.
Joint Report
No
Agency Wide
Yes (agency-wide)
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
View report on Oversight.gov

Recommendations

Develop and implement formal guidance for conducting technical evaluations and hands-on inspections to ensure that awards are consistent and comply with solicitation requirements.