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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As nonprofits operating FFRDCs expanded into work funded by non-government sources, questions have emerged about whether these activities remained consistent with the spirit of their original sponsoring agreements.[/quote]

And as FFRDCs, such as MITRE, created strong financial incentives for MITRE folks assisting program offices to divert work that should have been competitively bid instead back to MITRE in McLean or Bedford, many government staff have realized that FFRDCs such as MITRE cannot be trusted to provide neutral or independent advice.  
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I worked at a FFRDC and there was so much work directed to it via employee details at the sponsoring government department or because it was easier to contract with than bid the work. Not in the system anymore, but I’m surprised that government employees are finally realizing it. Though I’m sure the Deloittes and small government contractors of the world do the same thing.[/quote]

Doesn't matter whether FFRDC or typical contractors, the real problem is the use of IDIQs - aka "hunting licenses".  Awarded based on totally BS made-up "requirements", responded to BS project management/project staffing approaches, ... IDIQs incent underbidding, overstaffing, use beyond the type of work covered by the contract, ...[/quote]

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