Embassy Construction
Embassy Construction

Author: United States Government Accountability Office

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-10-19

Total Pages: 46

ISBN-13: 9781978419551

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Embassy Construction: State Department Has Implemented Management Reforms, but Challenges Remain

Embassy Construction
Embassy Construction

Author: Jess T. Ford

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2009-11

Total Pages: 70

ISBN-13: 143791408X

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To provide safe and secure workplaces for overseas posts, the Dept. of State has built 64 new embassy compounds (NEC) and other facilities since 1999, has 31 ongoing projects, and plans to build at least 90 more. In 2007, State reported the U.S. contractor pool for building NECs had reached its limit and proposed legislation to amend the criteria to qualify for NEC awards. This report examined: (1) how contractor participation in the NEC program changed in recent years; (2) the degree to which State assessed the need for and potential outcomes of its proposed amendment; (3) factors contractors consider when deciding to participate in the program; and (4) actions State has taken to address reported declines in contractor participation. Illus.

Homeland Security
Homeland Security

Author: Mark L. Goldstein (au)

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2005-09

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13: 9781422300244

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The war on terrorism has made physical security for federal facilities a governmentwide concern. The Interagency Security Committee (ISC), which is chaired by the Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS), is tasked with coordinating federal agencies' facility protection efforts, developing protection standards, & overseeing implementation. This report: (1) assesses ISC's progress in fulfilling its responsibilities & (2) identifies key practices in protecting federal facilities & any related implementation obstacles. Includes recommendations. Charts & tables.

Terrorism
Terrorism

Author: Robert A. Friedlander

Publisher:

Published: 1979

Total Pages: 530

ISBN-13:

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"An extensive collection of significant documents covering all major and minor issues and events regarding terrorism. Government reports, executive orders, speeches, court proceedings, and position papers are presented in full text reprint." (Oceana Website)