Modernization
GSA ponders partnership with DISA on telecom
GSA is including a clause in the EIS contract to bring it in line with the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation System.
Modernization
18F delays RFQ again, DOD wants cloud, White House FISMA compliance and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Modernization
Should FedRAMP be the standard for all public sector?
Conversations with Canada, U.S. states are ongoing about how to leverage the federal cloud security framework.
Acquisition
Eagerly awaited agile BPA is delayed
18F's novel agile procurement attempt is pushed back while the agency works to answer all the vendor questions pouring in.
Modernization
Turns out these walls can talk
Linking buildings to monitoring systems is becoming increasingly sophisticated, and GSA is hoping to use the IoT to cut costs and boost energy efficiency.
Modernization
Potential users talk EIS contract
Federal IT and network managers discussed their work to transition to GSA's Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions contract at a June 25 ACT-IAC panel.
Acquisition
GSA Schedule tools expanding
As options expand, some of the "wiggle room" in Multiple Awards Schedule pricing is being winnowed out.
Acquisition
GSA, SEWP, NITAAC collaborate on computer needs
Acquisition managers surveyed users at 26 federal agencies about what kinds of laptops and desktops are most commonly used, and used the input to set baseline configurations.
Acquisition
FedBid emerging from a tough winter, says CEO
"Nine months ago we had 75 agency customers. We still have 75 agency customers," says former OFPP head Joe Jordan.
Modernization
FedRAMP: Red tape or silver bullet?
Federal tech leaders are torn on how FedRAMP could help or hinder the monumental shift to commercial cloud.
Acquisition
18F readies agile BPA
The 18-page RFQ aims to establish a common contracting vehicle for agencies seeking vendors specializing in agile delivery services.
Modernization
NSF grants, an EIS workshop and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Modernization
GSA posts details of telecom pricing
In some of its latest posts on the Interact website, GSA explained how some of its planned pricing catalogs will work.
Modernization
Of garden hoses, tennis bracelets and FedRAMP
"Not every application is meant for the cloud," says the director of the GSA program that certifies cloud security.
Cybersecurity
Insider threats, dashboard light, drone traffic control and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
Encryption warning, email assurance, a health IT SIN and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Acquisition
GSA agile RFP expected this week
The goal of the proposed blanket purchase agreement would be to decrease software acquisition cycles to less than four weeks.
Acquisition
GSA sees common cause with SEWP, NITAAC
There is inherent tension among the various IT sources for federal buyers, but GSA's Mary Davie says there is plenty of business to go around.
People
GSA taps Starinsky for acquisition institute
Melissa Starinsky was previously chancellor of the Veterans Affairs Acquisition Academy.
Modernization