United States Government Publishing Office publisher pbl distributor dst United States Government Accountability Office National Security and International Affairs Division author aut Government Organization text government publication eng GAOREPORTS Legislative Agency Publications gao legislative 2010-08-12 U.S. Government Printing Office 1994-05-25 monographic deposited born digital GA 1.13:NSIAD-94-184 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/GAOREPORTS-NSIAD-94-184 P0b002ee18039deee f:ns94184 DGPO 2010-08-12 2011-03-28 GAOREPORTS-NSIAD-94-184 machine generated eng fdlp REPORT GAOREPORTS-NSIAD-94-184 NSIAD-94-184 Navy procurement Maintenance services contracts Procurement procedures Military vessels Shipyards Bid evaluation Competitive procurement Unfair competition Repair contracts Contract costs Navy Public-Private Competition Program Letter Report NSIAD Competition between public and private shipyards has been the subject of considerable debate during the past 10 years. Legislation enacted since 1985 has tried to increase competition between the two sectors for defense maintenance work and ensure that the competitions are fair to both sectors. This report assesses the results of these competitions and analyzes related issues, such as the costs included in competitive bids and factors considered in the bid evaluation process. GAO also includes background information on the Navy's public-private competition programs for surface ships and submarine repair. https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GAOREPORTS-NSIAD-94-184/html/GAOREPORTS-NSIAD-94-184.htm GAO/NSIAD-94-184 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/GAOREPORTS-NSIAD-94-184 Letter Report GAO/NSIAD-94-184; Navy Maintenance: Assessment of the Public and Private Shipyard Competition Program; Navy procurement Maintenance services contracts Procurement procedures Military vessels Shipyards Bid evaluation Competitive procurement Unfair competition Repair contracts Contract costs Navy Public-Private Competition Program