Pistol Procurement: Allegations on Army Selection of Beretta 9-mm. as DOD (Department of Defense) Standard Sidearm

摘要

The report covers an investigation into the award of an Army contract for 9-millimeter (mm.) pistols to the Beretta U.S.A. Corp., a subsidiary of the Italian firm Beretta. This award has been clouded by various allegations of favoritism and other improprieties on the part of the U.S. Army. Specifically allegations that: The procurement was 'wired' for Beretta and that U.S. firms had no chance for the award from the outset, the Army conducted 'covert' testing to insure the outcome, a competitor's bid was given to Beretta, and the award was influenced by an international agreement secretly made between the U.S. and Italian governments. Also examined were the potential economic impact this award will have on U.S. industry.