Digital Government
Federal Business Opportunities Site and Others Online After Issues
Three important sites operated by the General Services Administration experienced technical problems last week.
Digital Government
Technology Transformation Services Acting Chief Leaves for Private Sector
Kelly Olson will leave the agency for an undisclosed opportunity.
Modernization
The Devil’s in the Details as GSA Seeks to Consolidate the Multiple Award Schedules
The agency is entering an important transitional year as it combines its many schedules into one.
Modernization
DHS Turns to Existing GSA, NIH Contracts to (Mostly) Replace EAGLE
The department will use existing governmentwide acquisition contracts rather than recompete another EAGLE contract vehicle.
Modernization
GSA Wants More Feedback on E-Commerce Portals
The General Services Administration urged industry partners to comment before the holidays if they have input for the proof-of-concept stage.
Modernization
Technology Business Management Chair Tapped to Lead Government’s Tech Innovation Shop
Anil Cheriyan will take over as director of the Technology Transformation Service in January.
Cybersecurity
Technology Transformation Service Wants to Beef Up Email Security
GSA’s tech innovation shop met the initial DMARC requirement but now wants to include the security measure on all its email domains.
Digital Government
IG Shines Light On GSA’s Major Management Challenges
Recovering funds, retiring employees and making procurement efficient are just some of the hurdles the agency must clear.
Cybersecurity
Agencies Can Add to Their CDM Rollouts If They Foot the Bill
Rather than wait for funding through the Homeland Security Department, agencies can use a particular task order modification to get what they need, when they need it.
Modernization
Say Goodbye to GSA’s 24 Multiple Awards Schedules
The agency is consolidating the schedules into a single vehicle to make it easier to do business with government.
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