Modernization
EIS extension still a question mark
As big EIS contractors close in on their ATOs, officials could take up the issue of a contract extension after the Thanksgiving break.
Cybersecurity
With elections over, CISA focus shifts to risk management center
DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen signaled that her newly minted cybersecurity agency will shift its focus to a number of longer term initiatives around risk and supply chain.
Acquisition
GSA job swap
Two of the top managers at the Federal Acquisition Service are switching jobs, and there are ramifications for the $50 billion EIS contract.
People
Could GSA's Murphy join the race for the exits?
The ongoing political fight over the Trump administration's handling of the FBI headquarters plan could ensnare the popular chief of the General Services Administration.
Modernization
DISA handed off its $8 billion cloud buy to GSA. Now what?
With its $8 billion Defense Enterprise Office Solutions procurement shifting to Schedule 70, the Defense Information Systems Agency is focusing on scale.
Modernization
Top execs are aligned on shared services, but is the acquisition rank-and-file paying attention?
GSA and the White House are hoping shared services will drive IT modernization, but it could take some time.
People
Can OPM retain its independence?
As the Trump Administration looks to split OPM between the White House and the General Services Administration, longtime human resources experts hope the HR shop can retain some autonomy.
Modernization
OneNet replacement could come via EIS
An industry analysis suggests the Department of Homeland Security will likely tap the governmentwide telecom vehicle to update its current capability.
Cybersecurity
OMB to agencies: CDM success is on you
The president's budget director wants agencies to do a better job making the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program work.
Acquisition
Round two of TMF awards doles $23.5 million to three agencies
The winners are the Department of Labor, the General Services Administration and, for the second time, the Department of Agriculture.
Modernization
DOD shifts back-office cloud buy to Schedule 70
Defense IT officials pivoted away from plans to bid out their $8 billion productivity and communications cloud contract through DISA.
Acquisition
GSA taps AI to review contract solicitations
The Solicitation Review Tool, long in development, would leverage artificial intelligence to ensure that federal contracts posted online comply with disability rules.
Cybersecurity
Watchdog: GSA slow-walked breach notification
The inspector general at the General Services Administration said that the agency didn't adequately implement corrective actions in the wake of a 2015 data breach.
Digital Government
NARA, GSA team up to promote electronic records management
A new one-stop shop for electronic records management tools is designed to help agencies keep up with the looming governmentwide goal of going paperless.
Digital Government
18F wants you to buy IT faster and cheaper
When it comes to buying digital tools, too many agencies are hung up on what they believe is not allowed.
People
Graves: TMF is about more than the money
The Technology Modernization Fund's proposal process and review board are teaching agencies how to put together a solid business case.
Modernization
A big-ticket vendor merger hits EIS
The Harris-L3 merger won't significantly impact the $50 billion federal Enterprise Infrastructure Services contract, the companies report.
People
Agencies still queueing for TMF funds
While Congress has yet to fund the Modernizing Government Technology Act for FY2019, agencies continue to submit project for consideration this year.
Modernization
Excellence begins at home, TTS chief says
Agencies don't have to depend on the General Services Administration to design and launch their own internal Centers of Excellence-like programs to support modernization.
Modernization