Digital Government
FCW Insider: June 25
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Ideas
Self-Driving Taxis Could Be a Setback for Those with Different Needs – Unless Companies Embrace Accessible Design Now
If done right, autonomous vehicles could improve access to transportation for everyone.
Modernization
GSA Ups Spending Limit for STARS Governmentwide Contract to $22B
The agency raises the ceiling again for the popular small business set-aside contract.
Cybersecurity
How COVID-19 Could Change the Makeup of the Federal Workforce
CISA director sees an opportunity to seize on increased remote work to make the cybersecurity community more diverse.
Emerging Tech
Bill Calls for Federally Funded Research on Police Use of Force and Facial Recognition
The legislation would authorize millions to underpin the efforts it mandates.
Digital Government
Data Shows Significant Drop in IT Services Spending Post COVID-19
Global government spending data shows worldwide decline in IT spending this year, though the numbers tell a unique story for the U.S. government.
Cybersecurity
CMMC training registration opens, but implementation worries persist
The first cadre of DOD cybersecurity assessors is expected to graduate by early August, but concerns loom over Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification.
Digital Government
Pandemic Oversight Committee Launches Contract Spending Tracker
The committee had stated in its first report that financial management could be a top challenge for agencies.
Acquisition
GSA bumps STARS II ceiling by $7 billion
The General Services Administration raised the limit on its popular small business governmentwide acquisition contract, and it will continue its run through next summer.
Digital Government
Officials Detail Preparations for 'Inevitable' Coronavirus Surge This Fall
Dr. Anthony Fauci and others say their agencies are taking "financial risks" to pursue potential treatments and a vaccine, but will not compromise science.
Emerging Tech
The Pentagon’s Research Chief and His Deputy Are Resigning
Michael Griffin, defense undersecretary for research and engineering, and his deputy announced their July 10 departure in an email to staff.
Ideas
Pandemic Reveals Need to Make Airwaves More Resilient
The spectrum's sweet spot—frequencies in the mid-range—can carry significant amounts of data while reaching many users but are reserved for the government.
People
Oversight chief locked in tight primary
Just seven months after taking over the House Oversight Committee, Rep. Carolyn Maloney finds herself in a tight primary race against a progressive challenger in her New York City district.
People
Collaboration inside government during the COVID crisis
Steve Kelman reports on New Zealand's all-hands approach to contain the coronavirus.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: June 24
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Emerging Tech
How DHS Is Using Multicookers and Predictive Calculators Against the Coronavirus
The agency’s Science and Tech Directorate continues to focus its efforts on pandemic-fighting experiments.
Digital Government
Defense Information Network to Host Data Repository for Contractors’ Cybersecurity Audits, Official Says
Applications are now available for aspiring assessor organizations, which will also need to have their security certified.
Cybersecurity