Recommendation Contents
OIG recommends that the Bureau of Administration, in coordination with the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, reviews the proposed material substitutions that change or alter the final design documents (as referenced in Recommendation 1) from BL Harbert International, LLC, and, if the proposed material substitution is accepted, follow contract modification procedures to execute the decision in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation with an appropriate adjustment in contract price. If it is determined that the proposed substitution is not in the public interest, then direct BL Harbert to immediately cease its plans to substitute building materials until such time that the Bureau of Administration and Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations can determine the best course of action that is compliant with contract requirements.