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Schofield Barracks -- BAE Systems of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, has filed an official bid protest with the General Accounting Office regarding the commerciContractor files protest against Army DOL decisionalization activity of the U.S. Army Hawaii, Garrison's Directorate of Logistics. On October 25, 2000, the U.S. Army Hawaii Garrison Commander at Schofield Barracks, announced the initial decision that BAE Systems was the winning bidder to privatize the directorate. The decision was made after a four-year study was completed to determine whether private industry or the government could provide the best service at the least cost. However, on January 19, 2001, an Army Appeals Board ruled that the Directorate of Logistics would continue as the primary workers in the directorate. "We are still in the process as outlined in the A76 regulation. We will continue to do that," said Col. William Puttmann, Jr., garrison commander, Schofield Barracks. "The Army has the greatest confidence in its workforce, and our primary concern is for our employees and their welfare." Six appeals were received and after a thorough analysis of the facts presented, the AAB decided to overturn the initial decision. With the filing of the protest by BAE, the GAO now has 100 calendar days to render a final decision. The final decision will affect approximately 200 personal and is valued at more than $50 million over a five-year period. "We look forward to a conclusion in this process so we can move forward," said Puttmann. |
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