I'd hope that's not just viewed as an opportunity exploit information assymetry by tech/IT services firms.

I do believe, however, that scientific computing needs are similar enough to general computing needs that this won't be widespread (or at least not for long). It would also mean that it would make sense for a lab services provider to offer generic IT except as a pass-through for convenience (subject to cost-saving disintermediation).

IOW, I doubt you're that special, but that's a good thing!