for example, a pilot is commercially available and can be contracted out.
however, the bomber behind him is inherently governmental and must be a federal employee.
see how simple this is
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6. Policy. When contracting for services, it is the policy of the Federal Government that: ... b. Services are to be obtained and used in ways that ensure that the Government retains inherently governmental decision-making authority.
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see: Federal Acquisition Regulation, Office of Federal Procurement Policy Letter 93-1
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/procur...-1_051894.html