contractors

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Muir added that the procurement of contractors could take place in April 2027, which may take nine to 12 months.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

“The individuals connected to the allegations were contractors, not Probation Department employees, and are no longer employed at the facility,” Waters said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

There’s a shortage of contractors with electrical expertise, which has created a significant bottleneck.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

In CPB’s Big Bend Sector project, for example, contractors were ultimately required to install cattle fencing and cattle guards — something Posillico’s lawsuit contends was not what the government originally asked of potential contractors.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Stanton weeded out unfit and incompetent officers; battled dishonest government contractors who sold the army low-quality uniforms, rotting equipment, and defective weapons; and endured an epidemic of officers who would not fight.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson