> "we put warm bodies in seats and charge you tens of millions for it".
Are there any defense contractors this doesn't apply to?
> If it weren't for the ol'govt'boys network and for all the nepotism and favoritism, there would be a large opportunity for small startups to undercut these large, wasteful, stupid and taxpayer moneysucking behemoths.
I think the reason is more that the big companies understand the byzantine government processes and have things like CMMI/ISO certifications and certified-secure locations than pure corruption
No. I have worked with and seen small, lean defense contractors and those who are smart enough in the govt. (and there are some of those as hard as it maybe to believe) know where to find those companies.
> I think the reason is more that the big companies understand the byzantine government processes and have things like CMMI/ISO certifications and certified-secure locations than pure corruption
True. You need someone full-time basically to navigate all those ATOs,ISO, certification, security requirements, etc. So someone who worked on the 'other' side or with the 'other' side is needed. But then you just 30% in only. You need to know people to get the other 70%. Don't you think it is funny that most of these CEOs are ex-generals and ex-heads of CIA, NSA other large departments and then they turn around and sell their service to their old buddies, when their old buddies retire they find similar position to sell stuff to their buddies. Interesting correlation isn't it. Well what it is, is a huge conflict of interesest and an environment ready for rampant corruption and nepotism.
Are there any defense contractors this doesn't apply to?
> If it weren't for the ol'govt'boys network and for all the nepotism and favoritism, there would be a large opportunity for small startups to undercut these large, wasteful, stupid and taxpayer moneysucking behemoths.
I think the reason is more that the big companies understand the byzantine government processes and have things like CMMI/ISO certifications and certified-secure locations than pure corruption