Modernization
FedRAMP trimming approval time, officials say
The time for cloud services to clear the Federal Risk Authorization and Management Program has been significantly accelerated.
People
Two execs to leave GSA in wake of reorg
Tom Sharpe and Kevin Youel Page are resigning in the aftermath of a reorganization that changes the face of the Federal Acquisition Service.
Digital Government
GSA reorg surprised rank and file
The move to fold the Technology Transformation Service under the Federal Acquisition Service came as a surprise to the workers at 18F and TTS.
People
GSA combines tech and procurement services, names new FAS commissioner
The General Services Administration is backtracking on a 2016 reorg that established the Technology Transformation Service as a separate agency division.
Modernization
Windstream drops EIS protest
The company withdraws its pre-award protest of GSA's massive telecommunications contract, paving the way for an agency award.
Cybersecurity
Senators want a (bug) bounty on DHS
Senators have introduced legislation to establish a Department of Homeland Security bug bounty program modeled on the Hack the Pentagon that would unleash white-hat hackers on agency systems.
Modernization
MGT Act headed for House vote with slimmed-down CBO score
The revised IT modernization bill will cost $500 million to implement, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
Acquisition
GSA official promises vendors "proactively business-friendly" approach under Trump
The General Services Administration is reviewing changes to reporting rules to make them more palatable to industry.
Digital Government
GSA rolls out space-based SIN
The agency hopes Schedule 70 special item number for Earth observation solutions will help speed uptake of emerging satellite services.
Modernization
MGT is back
Capitol Hill IT modernization champion Will Hurd reintroduced a bill to support the retirement of legacy technology and the shift to cloud and managed services.
People