These Presidential historical materials are in the custody of the National Archives and Records Administration under the provisions of Title I of the Presidential Recordings and Materials Preservation Act of 1974 (44 U.S.C. 2111 note), and implementing regulations. In accordance with the act and regulations, archivists reviewed the file group to identify private or personal as well as non-historical items. Such items, if found, have been withdrawn for return to the individual with primary proprietary or commemorative interest in them.
Materials covered by this act have been archivally processed and are described in this finding aid. Items that are security classified or otherwise restricted under the act and regulations have been removed and placed in a closed file. A Document Withdrawal Record (NA Form 14021) has been placed in the front of each folder describing each withdrawn item. Employees of the National Archives will review periodically the unclassified portions of closed materials for the purpose of opening those which no longer require restrictions. Classified documents may be reviewed for declassification under authority of Executive Order 13526 in response to Mandatory Review Request (NA Form 14020) submitted by the researcher.
- Linear measurement of materials: 16 in.
- Number of pages: 3,200
The Commission on Government Procurement was established by act, November 26, 1969 (83 Stat. 271). The Commission studied and investigated the statutes affecting government procurement; the procurement policies, rules, regulations, procedures, and practices followed by the departments, bureaus, agencies, boards, commissions, offices, independent establishments, and instrumentalities of the executive branch of the Federal Government; and the organizations by which procurement is accomplished. The Commission terminated at the end of two years, and submitted a final report of its findings to Congress.
The records consist of copies of the Commission's final report, questionnaires, correspondence, memorandums, biographical sketches, resumes, and press releases. Primary correspondents include the President, Jim Keogh, John Ehrlichman, Harry Fleming, Ken Cole, Lamar Alexander, Robert Kunzig, Peter M. Flanigan, and Harry S. Flemming. Topics include appropriations, appointments, procurement policies, and Federal contractors.
The terms Executive and General are used before the code FG 262 generally to determine the source of the materials. Items designated Executive are communications among national, foreign, state and local governments and their agencies, Members of Congress, and other prominent people. Items designated General are communications between Government officials and private citizens, institutions, and other private interests.
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