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       (1) Background: More than once, we were tasked to furnish D035A .
       analysis reports to HQ AFLC/BS when they had access to the same information
       locally. These reports were manpower intensive and special programs had to
       be written-by FM/SC personnel before each product directorate could even
       begin to compile the reports.

       (2) Action Required: Recommend HQ AFLC/BS explore all local sources
       before tasking each ALC to perform analysis reports involving specific data
       systems. HQ AFLC/MM and Computer Sciences Corp (CSC) could have pulled any
       Stock Control and distribution (D035A) data required to satisfy AFLC
       requirements. By utilizing local sources, the processing Line would have
       been expedited and the information provided would have been more accurate.

       d. Product/Service Center Concept

       (1) Background: The product/service center concept appears to be
       working very well. Co-location of technical, inventory management,
       engineering and contracting personnel has definitely improved communication.

       (2) Action Required: None.

       e. AFLC/BS Taskings to ALC

       (1) Background: Many of the HQ AFLC/BS requests for information
       were vaguely worded and extremely general in nature. They left open for
       interpretation what was required, if anything. This was particularly true
       with some of the requested information on TRAP and weapons items. We
       continuously had to resort to telephone conversations with the OPRs to
       understand what they really wanted.

       (2) Action Required: HQ AFLC/BS personnel should be made aware that
       tacking require specific guidance (e.g., are we going to receive B/Os or are
       we to move on local document numbers; NSNs or part numbers should be provided
       in lieu of nouns since many items have substitutes or a variety of
       configurations.)

       f. Emergency Purchase Requests

       (1) Background: Some items (recoverable and equipment) were
       procured more than once to support Desert Storm requirements. This was
       required because B/Os generated at different times add because current policy
       prohibits the inclusion of an option on an emergency PR. Additional time to
       write a 2nd/3rd PR was expended as well as additional time to write/
       negotiate 2nd/3rd contracts.

       (2) Action Required: HQ AFLC/PM needs to pursue a lenient procedure
        for use of options on emergency procurements, especially when it is    
        reasonable to expect additional URGENT requirements.                  
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