FCW Insider: May 12
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
COVID-19 constraints delay needed CMMC rule change
Social distancing requirements have delayed the public hearing needed for a rule change to enforce new cybersecurity standards for contractors. Lauren C. Williams has more.
Lawmakers look to help states with legacy IT
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging House leaders to include funding for states to modernize their technology infrastructure with an eye to a cloud-first approach, shared services that deliver functionality to cities and towns and some oversight of state technology plans as a condition of receiving funding. Adam Mazmanian reports.
NITAAC says it can fill in for STARS
The National Institutes of Health's governmentwide contracts can pick up the slack for GSA's STARS II small business set asides, which hit its ceiling ahead of schedule. Mark Rockwell explains.
House Dems want paid parental leave benefit to apply retroactively
Letting new parents leverage a federal benefit set to take effect in October would alleviate coronavirus-related concerns, members stated in a letter to leadership. Lia Russell takes a look.