Emerging Tech
If Space Startups Fail, the Pentagon’s Going to Need Some New Plans
The coronavirus is threatening young space companies — and the military’s plans to rely on them.
Acquisition
National Labs turn to 3D printing for medical supplies
National labs look to 3D printing to ease COVID medical supply chain squeeze, but reports shows need remains stark.
Cybersecurity
Defense Contractor Cybersecurity Certifiers Launching ‘National Conversation’ Webinars
The accreditation body shared timelines for working groups that will shape key features of its program.
Digital Government
During Pandemic, CDC Aims to Hire Chief Data Officer
The agency is accepting applications through April 28.
Digital Government
Justice, HHS Redistribute More than 500,000 Pieces of Protective Gear Seized from Hoarder
Emergency medical supplies peddled by price gougers were redistributed to front line medical personnel in New York and New Jersey.
People
Lawmakers look to shield defense contractors from COVID-19 fallout
Virginia Democrat Sen. Mark Warner and Texas Republican Rep. Mac Thornberry hope to protect national security by bolstering the industrial base.
People
IRS outlines expanded flexible work schedule
The IRS, which is operating under an evacuation order that mandates telework for all eligible employees, released new guidance outlining its flexible work schedule policy.
Digital Government
House Lawmakers Accuse GSA of Breaching Ban on Implementing OPM Merger
Oversight panel leaders say newly uncovered emails confirm that the General Services Administration’s pending revocation of the Office of Personnel Management’s building operation authority is part of the plan to abolish the HR agency.
Modernization
COVID Response Delays Awards for GSA’s E-Commerce Platform Pilots
The online purchasing platforms were meant to be awarded and rolled out before the end of the year. But getting agencies equipped with teleworking tech has taken priority.
Ideas
COVID-19 Should Prompt Enterprises to Move Quickly to Zero Trust
While implementing zero trust architecture during this period of coronavirus-caused disruption is unlikely, agency leaders can take some steps to build some of the foundational capabilities necessary.
Emerging Tech
Argonne Taps Supercomputing Network to Study How Coronavirus Spreads
The national laboratory enlisted collaborators to help unleash a range of efforts in the fight against COVID-19.
Ideas
Society's Dependence on the Internet: 5 Cyber Issues the Coronavirus Lays Bare
These include the constantly morphing spread of disinformation.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: April 2
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
Space Agency Launches ‘NASA at Home’ to Engage Those in Coronavirus Confinement
Resources include do-it-yourself activities, live virtual chats with astronauts and officials, formal lesson plans, an augmented reality app and more.
Cybersecurity
Infosec Reviews Not Good for Small Business Administration, Veterans Affairs Department
Audits note poor posture and highlight weaknesses related to remote work and contractor oversight.
People
Oversight Dems want answers from GSA on OPM facilities move
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee are complaining that the Trump administration is continuing to advance the proposed merger of the Office of Personnel Management into the General Services Administration despite language in recent legislation requiring a pause on the effort.
Modernization
Defense Department Halts Health Records Rollout During COVID-19
The pause is in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Acquisition
Pandemic delays GSA's e-commerce plans
With COVID-19 support response prioritized, the General Services Administration puts a hold on its e-commerce portal proof of concept contract.
People