Procurement
Keep the focus in procurement on best value products and services for the government
Commentary | Steve Kelman argues that the current cornerstone of Part 1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation is the right one for taxpayers and agencies.
Doing business with the Navy shouldn’t be ‘artificially hard,’ research chief says
Rear Adm. Kurt Rothenhaus said making contracting easier is a top priority.
Interior Wants a Fleet of Drones ‘On Call’ to Help With Wildfires, Other Emergencies
The department is awarding multiple spots on a $7.2 million contract for unmanned aerial systems-as-a-service.
DHS Procurement Cyber Reporting Requirement Needs Clarifying, Watchdog Finds
The Government Accountability Office noted that several major acquisition programs at DHS didn’t think the requirement applied to them.
DHS Seeks Solutions to ‘Dark Swarms’ of Drones
The Department of Homeland Security wants to continue countering illicit drone activity, particularly among unmanned aerial devices that are difficult to spot.
Treasury Seeks Automated Software Testing and Lifecycle Management Tools
The agency is looking to move away from manual testing and instead use automated testing for reusable scripts and to track tests.
White House Touts Digital Training Programs to Bridge Gap in AI Procurement
Digital information technology development programs may be the key to countering traditional government procurement lags when it comes to emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, a White House official said on Tuesday.
Senators Try Again to Advance Software License Bill
Sens. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) have brought back the Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act with a few new changes after the proposal came up short last fall.
Industry Voices Complaints Over Short Response Window for $60B VA Recompete
Contractors had only four business days to weigh in on the draft solicitation for the next version of the Veterans Affairs Department's T4NG IT solutions vehicle.
Postal Service Awards $70M Contract for Data Compliance Modernization
The Postal Service will modernize its data compliance and e-Discovery tools.
Treasury Looks for New Tech to Prove Physical Money is Legit
The counterfeit detection methods could include both device assisted and non-device assisted features.
DISA wants cloud platform to modernize its global service desk
DISA's help desk provides the Defense Department with a single point of entry for IT service support.
NASA Test New Robotic Arm System Functional in Minus 280 Degrees Fahrenheit
The new technology will allow it to operate without a heat source in “extreme cryogenic environments.”
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