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DOD looks to agile to solve software conundrum
Defense Department acquisition officials see agile development as a possible lifeline in the Pentagon’s struggle with the monumental challenge of refreshing the software in its weapon systems.
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DOD looks to predict key defense markets
The Defense Department should take a “more proactive and predictive approach” to identifying key technologies in the defense industrial base that need nurturing, a Pentagon official said Oct. 5.
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Challenge.gov keeps eyes on the prize
At age 5, Challenge.gov is opening doors to the federal market for problem solvers, but it may never be a vehicle for large-scale IT projects.
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How will FITARA affect government mobility?
The new law empowers CIOs to fully integrate mobile technology into the federal workplace — and transform employee productivity.
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GWACs pull in billions on IT orders as fiscal year winds down
NITAAC, SEWP V and other government-wide IT contracting vehicles are doing a booming business as the end of fiscal 2015 looms.
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A neglected casualty of a government shutdown
It can be tough for contractors to recover from a shutdown, which has broad implications for the effectiveness of agencies' IT operations.
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Navy NextGen RFI, cyber acquisition and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
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Johnson: DHS makes good on CDM promise
DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson says new contracts will spread CDM coverage to 97 percent of civilian federal workers, as promised in July.
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Acquisition: Knowing enough to ask the right questions
Agency heads, acquisition officers and even CIOs don't need to be hard-core techies. FCW's four-part look at the expertise that's really required to make federal IT run.
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The tricky relationship between agencies and startups
Eastern Foundry works to train the leaders of new companies and help them connect with federal agencies, but it's an often rocky road.
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Clearing a federal path for small IT firms
GSA is reviewing the two-year minimum corporate experience requirement for its Schedule 70 IT GWAC.
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GSA makes awards for long-awaited agile BPA
After multiple delays and an unusual solicitation process, 18F has 16 vendors ready to start delivering agile services.
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Getting smarter about IT acquisition
OFPP and FAI aim to recruit, train, develop and retain talented acquisition professionals for the federal government, and revisions to the Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting are just the beginning.
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The outlook for OASIS
The $60 billion vehicle for integrated services has already influenced other big acquisition efforts, but fiscal 2016 will be critical for OASIS's future success.
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Removing acquisition roadblocks — together
Government innovation is a no-go unless agencies, prime contractors and startups come together to clear the path.
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Army cyber training, an $850M comms contract, DOJ seeks a CISO and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
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Big money for agile, FCC's big move, NSF funding for ecodata and Interior's new look
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
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OPM: CDM will offer baseline security
The continuous diagnostics and mitigation program will give agencies a much-needed standard for reporting vulnerabilities.
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GCN award winners announced, and State issues cell phone and IT solicitations
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
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