Cybersecurity
GSA preps technology integration program for new DHS headquarters
The General Services Administration is encouraging vendors on the Alliant contract to bid for the IT-related work that is part of the $3.4 billion project at DHS' new headquarters.
Acquisition
Fredriksen to oversee FAS' strategic planning
Amanda Fredriksen is now the assistant commissioner for FAS' Office of Strategic Business Planning and Process Improvement.
Modernization
CGI gets $29 million financial services hosting contract from GSA
CGI Federal will transition the General Services Administration to a new financial management system under a $29 million contract.
Digital Government
GSA, DISA want advice on buying commercial satellite services
GSA and DISA are seeking input from industry for a joint acquisition program that they plan to establish to meet civilian and defense agencies' needs for satellite services.
Acquisition
Senators weigh in on GSA contract award
Some senators have raised concerns about persistent problems with the quality of federal contracting data.
People
What kind of OFPP leader would Gordon be? Look at his track record
Judging by his history, GAO's Daniel Gordon will bring to the OFPP post a wealth of legal and procurement experience, as well as a reputation for candor and evenhandedness.
Modernization
IT consolidation will improve services, Kundra says
GSA aims for better data quality but also has some problems with integrating eight databases into a single platform.
Modernization
When custom software was king
Custom technology used to be the only option for government agencies, but now commercial products address most needs, experts say.
People
Hurry up and wait
Government is always trying to play catch-up with technology. And Apps.gov's foray into cloud computing is no different.
Modernization
What's on Apps.gov
Apps.gov offers a variety of products and services, although the number of contractors on the site is relatively low compared to the overall number of IT contractors on GSA’s Schedule 70.
Modernization
7 questions to introduce you to Apps.gov
The new Apps.gov storefront has raised a lot of questions. Here are some answers.
Modernization
Got an App for that? Not quite yet
The White House has launched a storefront for cloud-computing services. Vendors who want to sell through it must undergo a certification process.
Modernization
Kundra's great experiment: Government apps 'store front' opens for business
An online storefront where federal agencies can purchase cloud computing technology was launched today.
People
Acquisition veteran Michael Sade says goodbye to government
Michael Sade, senior adviser at the General Services Administration's Office of Integrated Technology Services, left his job at the agency this month and headed to the private sector.
Digital Government
GSA dominates list of 10 most popular contracts
GSA vehicles capture six of the 10 most popular contracts, according to an 1105 Government Information Group survey.
People
Regulators propose database on contractors' past work
The system would contain specific information on the integrity and performance of contractors and federal grantees.
Modernization
GSA says 'No' to more Networx extensions
Despite rumors to the contrary, the General Services Administration remains unmoved by any whining about agencies needing more time to complete the transition to Networx from FTS 2001.
People
Robertson is Obama's inside man at GSA
As leader of GSA's Office of Governmentwide Policy, Michael Robertson plans to be the voice for GSA at the White House.
Acquisition
GSA reaches all small-business contracting goals
As a whole, the federal government missed its goal of awarding 23 percent of its contracting dollars to small businesses by 1.5 percent, a score card says.
People