Navy Review

After recent internal investigations raised concerns of husbanding and port services contracts in U.S. Pacific Command, Navy Secretary Ray Mabus issued a memorandum Dec. 5 calling on the service to conduct a review of all acquisition strategies for similar services around the globe.

Mabus requested the office of the assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development and acquisition to submit a report by Dec. 19 on progress to date. The office will submit a report of final findings of fact, opinions and recommendations by Jan. 31.

Further, Mabus directed the auditor general of the Navy to audit husbanding and port services contracts to improve the delivery of goods and services, contract administration and eventual payment. The office will submit a report on Dec. 19 on progress to date and a final audit report on June 2.

“Throughout the course of your reviews and audits, you shall coordinate with the [Naval Criminal Investigative Service],” Mabus added. “At no time, shall your work interfere with any ongoing federal law enforcement investigation.”