Acquisition
GSA getting out of the warehouse business
The move won't affect distribution of IT goods "at this point," but speaks to the agency's push for more-agile acquisition.
Digital Government
Instameets provide an inside view of government
Instameets serve as meeting organizers for Instagram users to post photos of a place or event at a specific time.
Digital Government
Presidential fellow hawks MyUSA site as proof government can innovate
The upcoming launch of the My.USA.gov will help agencies engage with the public, says Hillary Hartley.
Cybersecurity
GSA, DOD team up to bolster cyber protections
Acquisition reform did not get any attention during the State of the Union address, but that doesn't mean reform efforts are off the agenda.
Modernization
FedRAMP: Keeping up with changing cloud security standards
Cloud computing continues to evolve -- and so do the government's security controls.
People
Coleman's parting thoughts at GSA
Her farewell blog post recaps accomplishments and handicaps future tech. Plus, the GSA Training and Expo has been canceled for the second year.
Acquisition
Procurement contests get their due
As Challenge.gov is recognized by the Ford Foundation and Harvard's Kennedy School, Steve Kelman explains why contests are a big deal.
Acquisition
What happens after the FedRAMP deadline?
Non-compliant cloud providers could cause an oversight problem for the agencies they serve, but beyond that the repercussions remain in flux.
Digital Government
Challenge.gov claims innovation honor
GSA's public engagement site beat more than 600 applicants to win the Innovations in American Government Award.
People
GSA's Koses moves up
Jeff Koses has been the agency's point man on Capitol Hill on topics ranging from the Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative to governmentwide acquisition contracts.
Acquisition
DHS kicks off continuous monitoring contract
Hewlett Packard, Northrop Grumman, Knowledge Consulting and Technica won the initial task orders.
Modernization
Next up for acquisition workforce: virtual training
The Federal Acquisition Institute wants to develop mobile apps to help employees experiment with techniques and strategies in a low-risk environment.
Modernization
GWAC goes social
The GSA portal is aimed at building a dialogue between government and contractors.
People
GSA, OMB credit IT for conference savings
Online tracking tools, virtual and videoconferencing, webinars and other digital options have saved billions in travel costs, OMB and GSA say.
People
GSA CIO heads for private sector
Casey Coleman is leaving for a post at AT&T Government Solutions. Deputy CIO Sonny Hashmi will take over her duties at GSA on an acting basis.
Acquisition
GAO denies OASIS protest
The protesting firm, Aljucar, Anvil-Incus & Co., says it will seek redress in the Court of Federal Claims.
People
Agencies face data deliverables in 2014
Some agencies have detailed schedules, others list overall goals, and a few appear to be behind the curve.
Acquisition
GSA making data more readily available
A new architecture will allow third-party providers to create apps aimed at various industry segments that use the agency's procurement information.
Acquisition
Experts debate value of reverse auctions
Addressing fees and the need for oversight and guidelines would help avoid what one lawmaker called the trap of 'making it up as we go along.'
Modernization