Acquisition
'Huawei ban' means contract modifications
The General Services Administration is seeing high rates of acceptance of contract modifications from contractors to comply with acquisition rules in the 2019 defense bill.
Modernization
Pentagon raises AI ambitions
The Defense Department wants to make AI training available to all DOD components by 2021.
Digital Government
'Perfect Storm' Threatens 'Major Institutional Defeat' for the Census, Top Watchdog Says
The decennial count is ahead of schedule overall, but a condensed schedule and hiring shortfalls are creating significant risks.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Sept. 11
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
GSA Provides Some Clarity on Section 889 Implementation
The General Services Administration emphasized the importance of outreach but declined to address questions around confusing language in Section 889.
Artificial Intelligence
How the Pentagon’s JAIC Says It’s Prioritizing Ethics In Its AI-Driven Pursuits
Joint Artificial Intelligence Center officials stay connected with stakeholders through an executive steering group and other working groups.
Modernization
Library of Congress Touts New Enhancements, More to Come for Congress.gov
The central portal for legislative data—including bills, hearings and historic documents—has been getting a continual makeover since 2016, with a host of new improvements rolling out this year.
Cybersecurity
Managers Who Stay Connected to Remote Employees Could Reduce Insider Threats, State Official Says
Pandemic-related stress and isolation could push some employees over the edge.
Ideas
What a Smoky Bar Can Teach Us about the '6-Foot Rule' During the COVID-19 Pandemic
It’s important to understand the rule's limitations.
People
Delivering outcomes, building trust
Few things will derail a project as fast as a lack of focus on mission outcomes and maintaining trust.
Artificial Intelligence
House Energy and Commerce Greenlights Bill to Explore AI, Blockchain Use for Consumer Safety
The proposed studies could pave the way for new legislation regulating the tech.
Artificial Intelligence
New Pentagon Initiative Aims to Help Allies, Contractors Work Together on AI
New tools are planned to help various militaries and defense companies cooperate and interoperate on artificial intelligence.
Modernization
OPM nominee deflects questions about conspiracy tweets
John Gibbs, the HUD official selected to lead the Office of Personnel Management, wasn't pressed by lawmakers on a history of controversial tweets of conspiracy theories and calling the Democrats the party of Islam.
People
OPM plans to field employee survey next week
The long-delayed Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey will kick off on Sept. 14.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Sept. 10
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
GAO Issues Definitive List of Most Important Federal IT Acquisitions
The Government Accountability Office scored more than 100 federal IT projects and offered detailed breakdowns of the most “essential mission-critical IT acquisitions.”
Cybersecurity