Modernization
EIS testing is picking up speed
Eight of 10 contractors for GSA’s next-generation telecommunications contract report progress on required back-office systems tests.
Digital Government
How the U.S. Digital Service thrives in the Trump era
The tech shop that grew out of the Obama-era Healthcare.gov fix-it squad appears to be a permanent fixture of government under the Trump administration.
Modernization
EIS contractors want more time for transition
EIS contractors are chafing under what they see as a slow transition from GSA's old telecommunications contract to its next-generation vehicle.
Acquisition
Why CDM vendors need more flexibility
Prime contractors on the government's Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program need the ability to respond with agility to changing threats.
Acquisition
GSA, OMB want Congress to help smooth the path to online buying
Legislation to lift the micropurchase ceiling and implement agile competition rules is needed for a new online buying plan, officials say.
Digital Government
White House-backed IT modernization push makes first contract awards
The General Services Administration picked the vendors who will support a plan to centralize modernization best practices.
Acquisition
GSA extends wireless bulk buying plan
Citing savings and a developing agile contracting vehicle, GSA gives federal customers more time to work with its wireless blanket purchase agreements.
Modernization
OMB issues final MGT Act guidance
The Office of Management and Budget is officially accepting submissions from agencies for funds to modernize their outdated technologies under the Modernizing Government Technology Act.
Digital Government
GSA takes the lead on making federal websites mobile friendly
Agencies need to start paying attention soon, because the Connective Government Act will require all new sites to optimize for mobile users.
Modernization
GSA preps for new modernization fund
GSA has to wait for Technology Modernization Fund appropriation, but the agency is preparing to be ready to go, said a top official.
Acquisition
OMB wants acquisition innovation
Administration officials say agencies need to streamline acquisition for the sake of their financial health.
Digital Government
GSA chief slammed for FBI building pivot
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle lit into Emily Murphy for abandoning a plan to consolidate FBI headquarters.
People
GSA to take over IT Dashboard, preps for MGT
The General Services Administration is planning to set up operations to oversee MGT Act implementation, take over the IT Dashboard and expand shared services.
Modernization
EIS vendors show progress on testing
Major carriers on the government's $50 billion telecommunications contract are advancing on required systems testing.
People
OMB's user guide to the MGT Act
The Office of Management and Budget is working on a rules-of-the-road document to cover how agencies can seek and use funds under the MGT Act.
Acquisition
Alliant 2 Small Business bogged down by size standard appeals
Because of an unusual volume of complaints, it appears that Alliant 2 Small Business won't be open for business any time soon.
Digital Government
GSA seeks industry input on shared services tech
In a signal that the move to shared services is accelerating, the government is looking to vendors for an update on software solutions.
Cybersecurity
GSA signals new cyber rules for contractors
The GSA's planned regulations require contractors to take responsibility for unclassified systems and data and report breaches.
Modernization
Watchdog calls out EIS risks
GSA's inspector general warned that the transition to the new $50 billion telecom contract is being put at risk because of a lack of interagency agreements.
Acquisition