Acquisition

Procurement challenges step up to the COVID-19 plate

Steve Kelman spotlights another example of how non-traditional acquisition models can encourage innovation.

Acquisition

DOD cuts red tape to support fast prototyping

Ellen Lord, DOD's acquisition head, issued new guidance for prototype contracts issued through other transaction authorities.

Modernization

Iowa and the maladministration of technology

Government agencies take note: When IT is woven into essential civic missions, failed execution can threaten the entire enterprise.

Acquisition

DOD updates mid-tier and urgent acquisition policies

The Defense Department released long-awaited updates to acquisition policy at the close of 2019.

Modernization

USAID looks to tech, automation for HR service delivery

The agency's chief human capital officer explains how necessity drove the adoption of a more automated HR workflow to serve its far-flung employees.

Modernization

Army Applications Laboratory: How problems get solved

Porter Orr, director of the capabilities accelerator team with Lab, explains how the Army connects with nontraditional problem solvers to close capability gaps and speed modernization.

Modernization

Refresh market research to find top tech

In a rapidly changing environment, expecting overworked acquisition staff to become experts in every emerging technology is unrealistic.

Modernization

Understanding the obstacles to automation

As RPA moves from buzzword to practical applications, agency leaders say it’s forcing broader discussions about business operations

Acquisition

DOD to get interim agile software rules

A new adaptive acquisition framework being rolled out by the Defense Department will boost software development.

Acquisition

GSA looks for agency buy-in on e-commerce platform

The General Services Administration is consulting with potential federal users to get them ready to use upcoming e-commerce platform.

Digital Government

One small policy change means a big difference for citizens

The CASES Act is a significant step in the right direction for enhancing the citizen experience. Legislators should use this as a guidepost to rework other outdated policies that were originally intended to protect citizens but are long overdue for a refresh.

Digital Government

VA embraces gaming as therapy for injured vets

The VA plans to offer gaming as an alternative form of therapy and to improve socialization for veterans with limited mobility through a partnership with Microsoft.

Modernization

Rethinking acquisition with the end user in mind

How the U.S. Digital Service takes the temperature of acquisition culture as a prelude to reform.

Digital Government

Improving CX isn't all about tech

The White House is stressing upgrades in customer experience and some front line officials say the human touch is key.

Digital Government

How VA is disrupting tech delivery

A former Digital Service specialist at the Department of Veterans Affairs explains efforts to transition government from a legacy "project" approach to a more user-centered "product" method.

Digital Government

DIU brings predictive maintenance to the Navy

The Pentagon's innovation arm looks to expand predictive maintenance technology to Navy ships.

Digital Government

Doing digital differently at VA

The Department of Veterans Affairs CIO explains why digital transformation is not optional.

Acquisition

IRS tries agile acquisition for data tools

The first in a series of expected technology pilots at the agency will focus on robotic process and intelligent automation tools for contract data.

Digital Government

Checking in with Army Futures Command

A year after standing up, Army Futures Command has hit full operating capability. Here's a quick look at three of the projects.