Modernization
The Scary New Contracting Model That Isn’t Scary or New
“Other Transaction Authorities” might seem like a risky new acquisition method, but it’s been around longer than the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
Modernization
FCC chief floats new supply chain rules for telecom
The plan would bar the use of funds in an $8.5 billion telecom subsidy from going to foreign equipment suppliers who are deemed a threat to national security.
Modernization
Tech trade groups urge DOD to rethink cloud strategy
The Department of Defense reaped more than 1,000 comments on cloud procurement, including suggestions for technology trade groups to reshape its approach on a planned single-vendor cloud deal.
Emerging Tech
DHS Commercialized A Tool That Applies AI To Pharmaceutical Research
It comes as the seventh piece of tech the agency shepherded from lab to the marketplace this year.
Cybersecurity
Education Department Knows It Needs Cyber Skills, But Doesn't Know Which Ones
The department issued a request for information on how best to train, retain and track its cyber workforce.
Modernization
Google Cloud Targets Federal Government
Google wants to compete with Amazon, Microsoft and other companies for a share of the government’s massive cloud computing market.
Modernization
EIS contractors want more time for transition
EIS contractors are chafing under what they see as a slow transition from GSA's old telecommunications contract to its next-generation vehicle.
Modernization
Congress Tells Pentagon to Justify Its Single Cloud Plan
The omnibus spending package directs the Pentagon to outline its cloud strategy and share reports, costs and other details related to its JEDI procurement.
Policy
Spending Bill Boosts Election Security, Clarifies Overseas Data Warrants
The bill also requires supply chain reviews for cyber risk at some agencies.
Modernization
Here’s What Agencies Could Spend on IT Modernization Per 2018 Omnibus
The $2.26 billion—which includes some maintenance—gives an idea of the scale at which modernization will take place across government.
Modernization
CLOUD Act set to pass in omnibus
Congress is poised to pass legislation that will have big implications for cross-border data sharing, law enforcement investigations and data privacy.
Modernization
AT&T Won Secret $3.3 Billion NSA Contract Despite More Expensive Bid
Legal documents shed light on one of NSA's most important tech contracts.
Modernization
FBI Issues Timeline for Secretive IT Support Contract
The bureau rolled out key dates—but not other details—for its next-generation IT contract.
Modernization
President’s Management Agenda Is All About IT Modernization
Administration leaders unveiled the agenda in Kansas City, Missouri, promising success in IT modernization efforts where others have failed.
Digital Government
Office of American Innovation Leader Takes New Job
Chris Liddell is the latest in staff changes at the tech-focused office.
Modernization
The IRS System Processing Your Taxes is Almost 60 Years Old
The IRS’ Individual Master File may be the oldest IT system in government and its failure could disrupt tax processing nationwide.
Modernization
$17.5 Billion Defense IT Contract Award Survives Four Protests
DISA’s ENCORE III contract is now open and ready for use after the Government Accountability Office dismissed several protests.
Modernization
GSA Wants to Get an E-Commerce Portal Up and Running by 2020
The agency also asked Congress make some changes to the original legislation to help speed up the process.
Modernization
Local Officials to FCC: We’re Not the Ones Impeding 5G
A group of mostly mayors encouraged the Federal Communications Commission to refocus its efforts on new broadband investment, instead of preempting their oversight of public rights of way.
Emerging Tech