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1. Government proposal selection is painstakingly tedious and slow. 2. There are actual politics involved with final selections and winners may be pre-selected to win through information back channels that exist outside of the official process. 2. Big contracting firms (GD, Boeing, British Aerospace, Leidos, etc.) with a lot of political muscle and connections pair with connected small companies and individuals to help them win these contracts. It's not only allowed that they do this - it's actually suggested. [1] In return they get consulting fees and free R&D for future product lines.
[1] https://www.sbir.gov/tutorials/preparing-proposal/tutorial-4
1. Government proposal selection is painstakingly tedious and slow. 2. There are actual politics involved with final selections and winners may be pre-selected to win through information back channels that exist outside of the official process. 2. Big contracting firms (GD, Boeing, British Aerospace, Leidos, etc.) with a lot of political muscle and connections pair with connected small companies and individuals to help them win these contracts. It's not only allowed that they do this - it's actually suggested. [1] In return they get consulting fees and free R&D for future product lines.
[1] https://www.sbir.gov/tutorials/preparing-proposal/tutorial-4