Modernization
GSA Wants to Bring Agile Development to the Federal Acquisition Service
The CAMEO recompete aims to move more to the cloud.
Cybersecurity
Government Contractors Face New Data Breach Disclosure and Investigation Requirements
A planned rule would require contractors to save images of breached systems and allow agencies access.
Modernization
GSA Seeking a Vendor to Manage Its Platform-as-a-Service Offering Cloud.gov
The contract will call for developing code, troubleshooting issues and monitoring for operational failures and security incidents.
Modernization
GSA to Expand Beyond Phones for Mobility Solutions
The updated special item number will include mobile security, app development and vetting and more, instead of just carriers and devices.
Digital Government
Draft Federal Data Strategy Too ‘Unwieldy’ to Implement, Stakeholders Say
Stakeholders who use, generate and rely on federal data got a chance to speak directly to fellows working on the strategy set for release next year.
Digital Government
Administration’s Shared Services Push Starts In Familiar Place: Payroll
Officials said the NewPay payroll and work schedule system will be a case study for rolling out other shared services across government.
Modernization
Three Agencies Tap Technology Modernization Fund in Second Round
After the second round of projects, about $31.5 million is left in the TMF coffers.
Modernization
Pentagon Announces Major Changes to Its Other Multibillion-Dollar Cloud Contract
The Defense Department’s partnership with the General Services Administration leads to a rethought Defense Enterprise Office Solutions competition.
Modernization
Air Force Turns to GSA For $5.5 Billion Next-Gen IT Contract
The 2GIT contract will replace the Air Force’s NETCENTS-2 vehicle and will be open to all government buyers.
Cybersecurity
GSA Took 800 Days to Notify Some Data Breach Victims
The agency also changed its rules in ways that could make notifications for breach victims less timely, an agency auditor found.
Digital Government
GSA Hopes eBuy Transparency Will Lead To More Competition, Not More Protests
A select group of buyers will be posting their award information on FedBizOpps during the one-year pilot.
Modernization
USDA Saved Millions So Far Due to Centers of Excellence
The Agriculture Department has avoided $26 million in spending due to the first phase of its modernization effort.
Modernization
FBI Drops Full and Open Competition for $5 Billion IT Recompete
The bureau will turn to GSA’s schedules to fill out its IT Supplies and Support Services contract.
Emerging Tech
GSA’s Tech Teams Increasingly Important to Administration’s Tech Priorities
18F and the Technology Transformation Services face a more certain future than just two years ago.
Modernization
Agencies Can’t Dine and Dash on Technology Modernization Fund, Official Says
Awards are an advance, not a grant, and the program office has ways to make sure the fund stays solvent.
Modernization
There’s One Less Option for Agencies Now on GSA’s Next-Gen Telecom Contract
With last year’s acquisition of Level 3 by CenturyLink, the companies’ offerings on the Enterprise Infrastructure Services contract have been consolidated.
Modernization
12 Companies Tapped For Phase II of Agriculture’s Centers of Excellence Journey
The real work begins as a dozen companies sign on to implement the modernization strategies developed in the first phase of the program.
Modernization
GSA Awards $2.5 Billion Payroll and Work Scheduling Contract
The award is part of GSA’s NewPay Initiative aimed at making payroll and scheduling more user-friendly.
Modernization
Here's What the HUD CIO Expects From the Centers of Excellence
One possible change is standing up a sixth center, David Chow said.
Modernization