Modernization
Modernization Board Awards Half Its First Year Funding to Three Projects
They are the first projects to receive Modernizing Government Technology funds.
Modernization
GSA Announces New Start Date for $50B IT Service Contract After Legal Challenges
The Alliant 2 Unrestricted contract awards survived four lawsuits, but the delay means a later start and a later end date.
Emerging Tech
18F Thinks Security Authorizations Should Be Agile Too
The government’s digital consultants are working with agencies to develop an iterative process for certifying the security of new IT systems.
Emerging Tech
GSA Wants to Help Your Agency Cash in on the Technology Modernization Fund
An upcoming workshop will teach feds how best to pitch projects to a board of administration officials.
Cybersecurity
GSA Wants to Modernize How the Government Buys Cybersecurity Services
The agency wants to update its slate of “highly adaptive cybersecurity services.”
Policy
GSA to Host Another E-Commerce Portal Industry Day
The agency will solicit information from vendors interested in hosting the platform and another for selling on it.
Modernization
GSA Needs Vendor Volunteers to Test FedBizOpps API
Companies have until May 25 to volunteer to test the new API interface between FBO.gov and beta.SAM.gov.
Digital Government
Don’t Panic, FedBizOpps Is Working. It Just Has a New IP.
Some users might need to update their security settings to continue using FedBizOpps services.
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.
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
GSA Awards First Wave of Contracts in White House’s IT Overhaul
The five awards will support each pillar of the IT Modernization Centers of Excellence program.
Modernization
OMB Names Who Will Divvy Up Modernization Funds
Here are the seven people who will evaluate agency proposals.
Digital Government
Federal Hiring Site Opts for More Secure Log-in
USAjobs is now integrated with login.gov, which adds extra layers of security.
Digital Government
Agencies Increasingly Need Help With Complex Professional Services Contracts
Move over IT, you’re not the only complicated procurement anymore.
Digital Government
GSA Wants Streamlined Offer Forms
Think four documents or fewer for Multiple Award Schedules offers.
Emerging Tech
GSA Changes Lineup for Final Alliant 2 Small Business
The agency made some swaps on the $15 billion sister to Alliant 2 Unrestricted since the pre-award notice.
Emerging Tech
GAO: GSA Hasn’t Been Smart About Smart Buildings Program
Smart building technologies might pay for themselves in cost savings but the government’s landlord hasn’t been able to make the case.
Digital Government
GSA Adds 31 Small Businesses to OASIS
The larger pool will increase competition and drive down costs, the agency said.
Modernization
Watchdog: GSA Assuming ‘Unnecessary’ Risk in Telecom Transition
The Federal Acquisition Service has doled out $9 million to agencies supporting the EIS rollout without receiving the required interagency agreements.
Cybersecurity