So, do all non-inherently governmental functions have to be contracted out?
No. A function listed as non-inherently governmental can be performed by government personnel. However, a function that is non-inherently governmental function is defined as “military or civilian essential” – so the work may be subject to competition or direct conversion. And it is work that contractors can do for the government. In the case of IM/IT and KM in the DON, these functions are so closely related to the DON mission that there is a need for a cadre of government personnel to ensure continued operations in all environments – peace, operations other than war, national crisis and war.
