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  When will we start having the government compete for the work that is already being contracted out? Might contracting in be the better choice 80 percent of the time?

  Contrating Officer Posted September 8, 2006 5:30 PM
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  I must agree with Logistics. There is currently too much importance placed on contracting out work. These competitions are a waste of taxpayer dollars and should now be justified on "merit" or ceased. The emphasis must be shifted from "acquisition" and focused back on performing the mission(s). Our country loses a little more of its credibility with each major failure.

  Much work has been contracted out already. Sharpen the focus on proper oversight of existing contracts and mission accomplishment. When that is under control, perhaps the task should be placing work performed by contractors up for competition. With 80 percent of competitions being won by feds, the long sought after savings might actually be attained.

  Joseph Posted September 6, 2006 3:16 PM
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  If the government wins 80 percent of the competitions, why are millions of dollars being spent on these ridiculous A-76 studies? We already know the outcome patterns. Allow contracting out of 20 percent of the overall commercial activities, (which is probably already being done) and forget this immense waste of taxpayer dollars.

  Denett is another Bush zombie aimlessly following an unreasonable management agenda.

  Logistics Posted September 6, 2006 8:52 AM