Modernization
GDIT Awarded Major EPA Modernization Effort
The task order is valued at more than $660 million.
Artificial Intelligence
Algorithm Could Save Hours of Analyzing Animal Behavior
Artificial intelligence is useful for detecting patterns in video.
Policy
U.S. Enters International Initiative to Oppose Online Disinformation and Censorship
The consortium of countries will work to advance an inclusive global internet to combat digital censorship.
People
State Department taps assessment-based hiring process for data scientists
The department hit its applicant cap in one day after posting a job listing seeking 50 data scientists.
Digital Government
GSA Launches New Tool to Simplify the Federal Buying Process
Federal Acquisition Service Commissioner Sonny Hashmi said the new buyer experience tool "was built using human-centered design to address pain points in the acquisition process."
Cybersecurity
NIST Official: Revised Cybersecurity Supply-Chain Guidance Imminent
The software Industry wants agencies to show their ‘use’ of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, which it says should be mapped to the revised supply chain guidance.
Acquisition
NSA re-awards secret $10 Billion contract to Amazon
Amazon Web Services beat out Microsoft for the contract after a bid protest battle.
Acquisition
Bernie Sanders wants Amazon debarred from federal contracting
The Vermont lawmaker cites the company's anti-union activity in a letter urging President Biden to eliminate the e-commerce and cloud behemoth from federal contracts.
Modernization
Lawmakers Quiz VA, Cerner Staff on Major EHR Problems
A House Veterans’ Affairs hearing examined why the agency’s EHR rollout continues to struggle, with lawmakers demanding Cerner address safety issues.
Modernization
GAO: VA’s Multibillion-Dollar Financial System Overhaul Needs Hard Goals
User satisfaction seems to be rising with new deployments but auditors say it’s hard to measure using current metrics.
Defense
NGA will take over Pentagon’s flagship AI program
Agency also sending new special spy drones to Eastern Europe.
Emerging Tech
NSA Re-awards Secret $10 Billion Contract to Amazon
Amazon Web Services beat out Microsoft for the contract after a bid protest battle.
Ideas
Transformation and the CX executive order
Why President Biden's customer experience executive order presents an unprecedented opportunity to transform government services.
Defense
The Army wants to re-do how it manages cyber risk
The service is working to stand up a risk management council in the coming month.
Digital Government
Staring at An Image of Yourself on Zoom Has Serious Consequences for Mental Health – Especially for Women
Mirrors, selfies and knowing other people are looking at you all cause people to think of themselves as objects. Video calls are all three in one and are likely increasing the harms of self-objectification.
Acquisition
GSA launches new tool to simplify the federal buying process
Federal Acquisition Service Commissioner Sonny Hashmi said the new buyer experience tool "was built using human-centered design to address pain points in the acquisition process."
People
Questions to ask when hiring former federal workers
A new bid protest ruling describes some trouble spots companies could run into when hiring former government officials.
Cybersecurity
CISA is helping pave the way to secure IoT systems, FEMA official says
A senior IT expert for the Federal Emergency Management Agency explained how the agency is increasingly working with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to enhance its cloud and IoT security frameworks.
Digital Government
Agriculture Department offers grants to improve SNAP
The USDA says that the grants fall in line with administration priorities around equity and inclusion, as well as improving the customer experience of Americans interacting with government programs
Cybersecurity