michael@iris.berkeley.edu (Tom Slone [(415)486-5954]) (11/26/86)
The Pentagon Audit Project is a new research and documentation service designed
to provide up-to-date detailed information about military contracting and
companies involved in military work.
The core of the Pentagon Audit Project is NARMIC's (National Action for
Researching the Military Industrial Complex) computerized database of prime
contracts (over $25,000) awarded by the Department of Defense, NASA and the
Department of Energy (DOE staring in 1985). This service is ideal for
activists, researchers, journalists, planners and concerned investors. It is a
vital tool for those who want details about the scope of Pentagon-related
activity in their area. The Pentagon Audit Project can help you:
* learn which companies in your Congressional District receive Pentagon
contracts
* find out what weapons systems are made in your area
* compile data for local conversion or military dependency studies
* uncover details about local arms-makers and companies doing Pentagon
work
NARMIC can sort contract awards by fiscal year quarter and provide you with a
list of all contractors in a given city, county, state or foreign country. We
can also search by weapons system or name of awarding agency.
A typical entry includes the following information:
Action date; $ amount; multiyear contract?; contract #; contractor Duns
(identifying) #; product code and description; weapons code and name;
name of company; place of performance; purchasing or awarding agency
The information is compiled by the federal government. We are not responsible
for any errors or discrepancies it may contain. The database does not include
subcontractors.
If there are no awards for the company/area/time period you ask for, you will
be told so, and be expected to pay for the searching costs. If the search
turns up relevant information, we will provide you a contract LISTING not an
actual COPY of the contract. If you are interested in finding more details,
you can request the contract itself from the awarding agency under the Freedom
of Information Act.
Data is also available as printout, floppy disc or computer tape. There is a
fee for these services.
For more information or to make a request, contact:
Aaren Perry
NARMIC/AFSC
1501 Cherry St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102.
(215)241-7131
NARMIC is a project of the American Friends Service Committee. Contributions are
tax deductible.
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