--- title: "Government Review: Contracting and the United States (Part Two)" description: "Full government shutdown should be the last resort for any organization. As Newton’s First Law of Physics states: “An object in motion will stay" image: http://www.5xtechnology.com/hubfs/Blog/government-contract.jpg --- It seems that JavaScript is disabled in your browser. For full functionality of this site it is necessary to enable JavaScript. Here are the [ instructions how to enable JavaScript in your web browser](http://www.enable-javascript.com/). **[858 609 6160 | ](tel:8586096150)**[BLOG |](https://92116.hs-sites.com/blog-business-intelligence-plus) [NEWS & EVENTS |](https://92116.hs-sites.com/press-releases) [CONTACT](https://www.s3-na.com/about/contact)  [![5XLogo_Big.jpg](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/5x-Logos/5XLogo_Big.jpg?width=180&height=360&name=5XLogo_Big.jpg "5XLogo_Big.jpg")](https://www.s3-na.com/) Search this site on Google # Government Review: Contracting and the United States (Part Two) By Jeffrey Yefsky - [Home](https://www.5xtechnology.com) - [Blog](https://www.5xtechnology.com/blog-business-intelligence-plus) - Government Review: Contracting and the United States (Part Two) Full government shutdown should be the last resort for any organization. As Newton’s First Law of Physics states: *“An object in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon by an equal or stronger force.”* It goes on to state that twice as much force is required to move an object into motion. This situation alone has pushed many United States contractors into bankruptcy or significantly reduced workforce as contracts we placed “on hold” or were simply cancelled all together. On a larger scale, a full on government shutdown created a tremendous amount of anxiety. It caused other nations to take a step back and consider recalling outstanding debt. This created the second concern within United States contracting. Check back next week on our blog to read the final segment on contracting and the United States Government.   *Originally published June 2, 2014. Updated August 22, 2019.* ### LIKE WHAT YOU READ? Subscribe to the BI Insights blog to receive updates about: - Business Intelligence - Data Services - Project Management ![Jeffrey Yefsky](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/hubfs/Jeffrey%20Yefsky-edit%202.jpg) [ About the Author: Jeffrey Yefsky ](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/blog-business-intelligence-plus/author/jeffrey-yefsky) [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/yefsky) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-yefsky-1aabb5) [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/5x-Technology-Business-Intelligence-Solutions-166697426716059) [Email](mailto:jeffrey.yefsky@5xtechnology.com) [Website](http://www.5xtechnology.com) Jeffrey Yefsky, CEO for 5x Technology & an award winning leader in BI and Data Services industry, is also a decorated Lt. Commander in the US Navy. #### [CommentsCurrently, there are no comments. Be the first to post one!](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/why-business-intelligence-blog/bid/101523/government-review-contracting-and-the-united-states-part-two#comments-listing) ### Spartan Solution Services 501 West Broadway Suite 800, San Diego CA 92101 Main: [858.609.6160](tel:858.609.6160)  [www.S3-na.com](https://www.S3-na.com) ### What We Do ### Who We Are ### Subscribe to Our Newsletter © 2026 Spartan Solution Services. All Rights Reserved. | [Privacy Policy](http://www.5xtechnology.com/privacy-policy) | [Legal Notices](http://www.5xtechnology.com/legal-notices) | [Sitemap](http://www.5xtechnology.com/site-map) ![websights](https://ws.zoominfo.com/pixel/6310e867dc61f37d60663092)