As opposed to what alternative? Being run by the FAA itself or with contractors? Being run by the DOT?

Well, it worked so far, I think it is great. 100% availability is a dream.

That’s why for example, you have ATC Zero protocols when communications go out all of a sudden at airports. And I imagine there is something similar for airborne planes that are not near any of their destinations.

Yeah either the FAA or the DOT sounds good. Not contractors tho.