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Perspecta Files Another Bid Protest Over DEOS Contract
The Pentagon’s purchase of a cloud-based office suite will be held up again.
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Agencies Post Opportunities for Reskilling Academy Grads to Use Their New Cyber Skills
Three agencies posted nine openings on the Open Opportunities site, offering temporary details to feds looking to sharpen newly acquired cybersecurity skills.
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FCW Insider: March 11
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
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Coronavirus Cases to Jump with Increase in Testing Capacity
Health officials said Monday that as testing shifts from public labs to commercial labs the number of coronavirus cases will increase. The insufficient testing capability has been a major criticism of the disease response.
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Agencies Warn of Coronavirus-Related Scams
The government is trying to curb scammers preying on the public’s fears.
Digital Government
The Suite Life
Nextgov chats with federal executives about their role in agencies’ ever-growing C-suites.
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Federal Experts’ Tips for Effectively Managing Remote Teams
Whether permanent or as part of a contingency plan, teleworking requires a combination of culture changes and technology.
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Defense Firms Limit Travel, Adapt As Coronavirus Spreads
Singapore’s air show was a “ghost town,” but so far, the organizers of big U.S. trade shows are pressing ahead with their events.
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OPM and Defense Dept. Issue Guidelines for Civilian Employees on Coronavirus
New memos spell out expanded telework flexibilities, leave policies, alternative work schedules and more.
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FCW Insider: March 10
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
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Government to Begin Taking DNA Samples from Detained Migrants
DNA samples will be still sent to the FBI for storage in its CODIS system.
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NIH Uses Urgent Award Vehicle for the First Time to Address Coronavirus Outbreak
The agency is tapping a never-before-used emergency award vehicle to acquire predictive models for how the COVID-19 will spread.
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You Might Be Buying a Hand Sanitizer That Won’t Work for Coronavirus
Sanitizers that don’t contain the CDC’s recommended minimum of 60% alcohol are flying off store shelves and listed by sellers on Amazon for outrageous prices. Here is what you need to know.
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Senators Call on OPM to Ensure Feds and Contractors Are Protected as Coronavirus Spreads
The lawmakers pushed for expanding telework and preventing agencies from imposing disciplinary actions or pay cuts that could impede health precautions.
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FCW Insider: March 9
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
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Agencies, Academia Brief White House on COVID-19 Modeling Efforts
Officials told the Office of Science and Technology where data collection and sharing could improve.
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