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We recommend that the Peace Corps Director formally delegate authority that provides for designating country directors as contracting officers to the chief acquisition officer.
We recommend the chief acquisition officer increase surveillance over high-risk contracts to ensure that acquisition planning is timely, sufficient, and adequate considerationis given to exploring contracting options that will reduce risks.
We recommend the IAP regional director direct that sufficient market research be performed, an independent government estimate is developed, and region staff work closely with OACM in the acquisition planning phase to ensure sufficient preparation and timely contract award.
We recommend the IAP regional director ensure that the IAP region determine requirements for training services at PC/Dominican Republic and develop a detailed andcomprehensive technical statement of work that addresses its specific requirements.
We recommend the IAP regional director require that a cost-benefit analysis of contracting options be accomplished for PC/Dominican Republic that results in determiningwhich training option will provide effective delivery of services, best value to the Peace Corp