The culture of contracts

In institutions like NASA most jobs are given on contracts. Its funny that if you want to work for NASA you need to be a citizen but you could work for a contractor if you are not one. Most scientists at NASA thinks that they save as much money as possible but the contractors who do most of the real work are surely doing it for profit. A culture of contracts cultivates because no one wants to take real responsibility. NASA can save only if they cut down on contracts. There are plenty of reasons why NASA must make their projects more self sufficient. The main being that NASA can provide opportunities to develop real manufacturing talent.