Acquisition
Census keeps it short
Defying complaints about wordy solicitations, the Census Bureau’s appeal for a "mega-project management" solution is only 192 words long.
Modernization
GAO rejects SRA FedRAMP protest
SRA International's protest of an HHS cloud contract failed because the firm did not document its qualification for an authority to operate under FedRAMP.
Acquisition
What does it take to get agencies to give up spectrum?
Legislative proposals suggest giving agencies control of receipts of spectrum auction, but perhaps not enough to spur action.
Acquisition
VA fills in the blanks on scheduling needs
The Veterans Affairs Department was seeking a new scheduling tool even before a scandal revealed deficiencies in its existing system. Here's the latest to-do list.
Acquisition
Better Buying Power 3.0: How the Pentagon hopes to save its technological advantage
The next phase of defense acquisition reform is an effort to balance strategic spending on technology with budget pressures.
Acquisition
More China hacking, a deputy director for OPM and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Acquisition
In search of smarter buildings
GSA is seeking new technologies to boost its Green Proving Ground program.
Acquisition
VA accepts contractors' offer of help with scheduling
The Northern Virginia Technology Council volunteered its services in June to help the Veterans Affairs Department fix its patient scheduling system.
Acquisition
Uncle Sam's List goes public
The formerly feds-only project is a one-stop shop for agencies to find and buy shared services.
Acquisition
Sharpe explains what's in the hallways
The head of the Federal Acquisition Service says “category hallways” will be beacons to federal buyers and suppliers looking for ways to manage the procurement process.
Acquisition
DARPA solicits science to connect the dots
The defense research agency’s goal is to facilitate big hypothesis generation and accelerate discovery.
Acquisition
CDM dashboard stirs second contractor controversy
Agiliance is complaining that two companies involved in the Department of Homeland Security's acquisition engaged in questionable joint marketing.
Acquisition
OPM terminating USIS background-check contract
Firm confirms that key contract will expire Sept. 30.
Acquisition
Continuous monitoring dashboard contract not a done deal
RSA is one of the finalists for DHS' continuous diagnostics and mitigation dashboard, but sources say the selection process is still underway.
Acquisition
DHS picks RSA Archer for CDM dashboard
The dashboard is designed to allow federal agencies to collect data and export customized reports.
Modernization
GSA rolls out IT systems for acquisition
A pair of new systems aim to help federal agency customers better navigate complex procurement processes.
Acquisition
GSA details schedule consolidation
The initiative, scheduled for completion late next year, is aimed at reducing redundant acquisition programs.
Acquisition
DISA plans reboot of $12B IT contract
Encore III, a global IT vehicle for DOD, enters the pre-solicitation phase.
Acquisition
The perils of petascale IT projects
Why SBInet, HealthCare.gov and ECSS are just the beginning of large-scale IT project failures.
Acquisition