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           Business and summary of significant accounting policies (Details 2) (Total Revenue) 
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        12 Months Ended | 
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           Sep. 30, 2014 
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           Performance-based contracts 
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| Revenue Recognition | |
| Percentage of total revenue | 49.00% | 
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           Cost-plus contracts 
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| Revenue Recognition | |
| Percentage of total revenue | 25.00% | 
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           Fixed-price contracts 
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| Revenue Recognition | |
| Percentage of total revenue | 23.00% | 
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           Time and materials contracts 
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| Revenue Recognition | |
| Percentage of total revenue | 3.00% | 
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