Depending on the need to outsource, there are a lot of factors a PM needs to consider when picking a third-party vendor. The PM must consider whether the task at hand is a primary service that the company offers. If not, time should not be wasted on it. The PM must consider if there may be a competitive advantage to do the job at hand in-house. Another thing to consider is how long the job at hand may potentially need outsourcing for so that budgeting can be done wisely. With budgeting at mind, the PM must also calculate all costs and figure out if the the costs of the service lower than what it would take in time and manpower to get it done in-house.