First, the practice of contracting out is out of control. Second, the federal government assumes that everything the private sector does is better, regardless of cost, quality and the time it takes. There is expertise within the government. It's like they're trying to push professionals out the door and get them to start up their own private company by telling them they'll then hire them and they'll be able to do virtually anything they want with no control and with nothing out in the open. It's very troublesome to see contractors not being hired on the basis of merit and requirements related to bilingualism and equity between women, men and other groups not being considered.
