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By going thru the gov't HR process, leadership may lean towards hiring people they already know. Networking and knowing the right people play a big part in the public sector, not just in the private sector. Often the case, the contractor won’t know if there are ties between a candidate and the client. Also, having a contractor to fill open positions allows people who have no government ties the chance to work for the government.