This is a simple one. If you think your work as a security contractor overseas is not an ‘inherently governmental’ job, then let these folks know what you think. There is little consensus going on with this debate, and I think the one voice that is missing in this discussion are the guys out in the field who are doing the job. I think security contractors and private industry are capable of doing this work, and have been doing so for awhile. Government should focus on regulation and law making, and enforce those regulations and laws so private industry can be put in check.-Matt
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Inherently governmental rule sparks little consensus
By Robert Brodsky
June 3, 2010
More than 100 individuals and organizations have offered public comments on a proposed rule change that would help clarify the types of government functions that are suitable for outsourcing.
On Tuesday, June 1, the comment period ended for a proposed policy memo by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy that would establish a single definition of inherently governmental functions, or those duties forbidden from outsourcing.
The notice, which was posted in the Federal Register in late March, also instructs agencies to avoid an overreliance on contractors for functions that are “closely associated with inherently governmental” or are “critical” for their missions. Contractors can perform work that fits into these two categories if agencies are capable of providing increased oversight and management, the rule said.
In the past three months, trade groups, labor unions, contracting attorneys and citizens with an interest in government contracting have offered 118 suggestions and comments on the proposal.
