Author: Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 9781422399606
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Defense Contracts: Contracting Military Food Services under the Randolph-Sheppard and Javits-Wagner-O’Day Programs
Author: Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 9781422399606
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Defense Contracts
Author: United States. Government Accountability OfficePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Defense contracts
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Randolph-Sheppard and Javits-Wagner-O'Day (JWOD) are two federal programs that provide employment for persons with disabilities through federal contracts. In 2006, participants in the two programs had contracts with the Department of Defense (DOD) worth $465 million annually to provide dining services at military dining facilities. The 2007 National Defense Authorization Act directed GAO to study the two programs. This report examines (1) differences in how the Randolph-Sheppard and JWOD programs provide food services for DOD and (2) differences in how contracts are awarded, prices are set, and program beneficiaries (i.e. persons with disabilities) are compensated. GAO interviewed program officials, conducted a survey of states with Randolph-Sheppard programs, and reviewed eight Randolph-Sheppard and six JWOD contracts. The Randolph-Sheppard and JWOD programs use different procedures to provide food services to DOD. In Randolph-Sheppard, states act as prime contractors, and train and license blind individuals to act as managers of dining facilities. In most cases, the blind vendor relies on a food service company--known as a teaming partner--to assist in operations, provide expertise, and help with start-up costs. About half of the blind vendors are required to employ other persons with disabilities. JWOD is administered by an independent federal agency called the Committee for Purchase from People Who are Blind or Severely Disabled (Committee for Purchase). The Committee for Purchase engages a central nonprofit agency to match DOD's needs with services provided by local nonprofit agencies. Most of the individuals working for these local nonprofit agencies are employed in less skilled jobs such as serving food or washing dishes. The Randolph-Sheppard and JWOD programs differ significantly in the way DOD dining contracts are awarded, how prices are set, and how participants are compensated. For Randolph-Sheppard, DOD awards contracts to the states either through direct negotiations or competition with other food service companies. In either case, DOD and the states negotiate the prices based on factors such as historical prices and independent government estimates. Under JWOD, competition is not a factor because DOD is required to purchase services it needs from a list maintained by the Committee for Purchase, which establishes fair market prices for these contracts. In terms of compensation, Randolph-Sheppard blind vendors generally received a percentage of contract profits, averaging about $276,500 per vendor annually. JWOD beneficiaries are generally paid hourly wages according to rules set by the federal government. For the three sites we visited, we estimate that beneficiaries received an average wage of $13.15 per hour, including fringe benefits. Given the differences in the roles of the beneficiaries of these two programs, comparisons of their compensation have limited value.
Defense Contracts
Author: United States Government Accountability OfficePublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781983977749
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Defense Contracts: Contracting for Military Food Services under the Randolph-Sheppard and Javits-Wagner-O'Day Programs
Defense Contracts
Author: United States. Government Accountability OfficePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Defense contracts
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
Randolph-Sheppard and Javits-Wagner-O'Day (JWOD) are two federal programs that provide employment for persons with disabilities through federal contracts. In 2006, participants in the two programs had contracts with the Department of Defense (DOD) worth $465 million annually to provide dining services at military dining facilities. The 2007 National Defense Authorization Act directed GAO to study the two programs. This report examines (1) differences in how the Randolph-Sheppard and JWOD programs provide food services for DOD and (2) differences in how contracts are awarded, prices are set, and program beneficiaries (i.e. persons with disabilities) are compensated. GAO interviewed program officials, conducted a survey of states with Randolph-Sheppard programs, and reviewed eight Randolph-Sheppard and six JWOD contracts. The Randolph-Sheppard and JWOD programs use different procedures to provide food services to DOD. In Randolph-Sheppard, states act as prime contractors, and train and license blind individuals to act as managers of dining facilities. In most cases, the blind vendor relies on a food service company--known as a teaming partner--to assist in operations, provide expertise, and help with start-up costs. About half of the blind vendors are required to employ other persons with disabilities. JWOD is administered by an independent federal agency called the Committee for Purchase from People Who are Blind or Severely Disabled (Committee for Purchase). The Committee for Purchase engages a central nonprofit agency to match DOD's needs with services provided by local nonprofit agencies. Most of the individuals working for these local nonprofit agencies are employed in less skilled jobs such as serving food or washing dishes. The Randolph-Sheppard and JWOD programs differ significantly in the way DOD dining contracts are awarded, how prices are set, and how participants are compensated. For Randolph-Sheppard, DOD awards contracts to the states either through direct negotiations or competition with other food service companies. In either case, DOD and the states negotiate the prices based on factors such as historical prices and independent government estimates. Under JWOD, competition is not a factor because DOD is required to purchase services it needs from a list maintained by the Committee for Purchase, which establishes fair market prices for these contracts. In terms of compensation, Randolph-Sheppard blind vendors generally received a percentage of contract profits, averaging about $276,500 per vendor annually. JWOD beneficiaries are generally paid hourly wages according to rules set by the federal government. For the three sites we visited, we estimate that beneficiaries received an average wage of $13.15 per hour, including fringe benefits. Given the differences in the roles of the beneficiaries of these two programs, comparisons of their compensation have limited value.
Food Service Contracts at DoD Dining Facilities
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
We conducted the audit in response to allegations referred by the Inspector General, Department of Education, and concerns expressed by the Army regarding food service contracts that were awarded under the Randolph-Sheppard and National Industries for the Severely Handicapped Programs. The programs support blind and disabled individuals. The allegations stated that DoD did not pay fair and reasonable prices for food service contracts at DoD dining facilities, and that DoD improperly used funds appropriated for DoD dining facilities to fund nonappropriated activities. The allegations also stated that DoD did not comply with Randolph- Sheppard Act (the Act) requirements that give priority to blind managers when awarding food services contracts at DoD dining facilities. The Army expressed concern that the price of contracts awarded under the Randolph-Sheppard Program was excessive. For FY 1997, food service contracts awarded under the two programs at Army and Air Force dining facilities totaled $38.2 million. Audit Objectives. The audit objectives were to determine whether DoD paid fair and reasonable prices for food service contracts at DoD dining facilities, and whether DoD appropriately used funds provided for food service contracts. The audit focused on food service contracts that DoD awarded under the Randolph-Sheppard and National Industries for the Severely Handicapped Programs. We reviewed applicable laws and regulations to determine if a Randolph-Sheppard priority existed for food service contracts at DoD dining facilities. We also reviewed the management control program as it applied to the audit objectives.
Journal of the House of Representatives of the United States
Author: United States. Congress. HousePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : CD-ROMs
Languages : en
Pages : 1148
Book Description
Some vols. include supplemental journals of "such proceedings of the sessions, as, during the time they were depending, were ordered to be kept secret, and respecting which the injunction of secrecy was afterwards taken off by the order of the House".
United States Code
Author: United StatesFederal Register
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Delegated legislation
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
Federal Contracts Report
Author: AR 215-1 09/24/2010 MILITARY MORALE, WELFARE, AND RECREATION PROGRAMS AND NONAPPROPRIATED FUND INSTRUMENTALITIES , Survival Ebooks
Author: Us Department Of DefensePublisher: Delene Kvasnicka www.survivalebooks.com
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
AR 215-1 09/24/2010 MILITARY MORALE, WELFARE, AND RECREATION PROGRAMS AND NONAPPROPRIATED FUND INSTRUMENTALITIES , Survival Ebooks