Re:Why do they say this like it's bad? (Score 1)

There are always strings attached. It part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation. By law there are clauses related to worker healthcare, public transportation encouragement, etc. And this by law part of (every?) government contract: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Acquisition_Regulation and you can view the clauses here https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars