Digital Government
U.S. Chief Technology Officer to Serve as One of the Pentagon's Top Tech Officials
The new acting head of defense research and engineering comes from the White House with a relatively light resume.
Emerging Tech
Army Investigative Unit Looks to Detect and Trace Cryptocurrency Transactions
The Criminal Investigation Command aims to tap into an existing, web-based service.
Cybersecurity
Cutting Chinese Suppliers from Government Supply Chains Will Cost Billions Every Year
Prospective contractors are invited to comment on how much it might cost them.
Emerging Tech
$12 Billion Intelligence IT Contract Out for Bid
Proposals for the Defense Intelligence Agency’s SITE III contract are due Aug. 21.
Digital Government
Experts Break Down GSA’s Abrupt Cancellation of $15B Small Business IT GWAC
Four federal contracting experts joined Nextgov to discuss what happened with Alliant 2 Small Business, what’s next for the family of contracts and what this means for GSA’s suite of small business vehicles.
Cybersecurity
Senate Defense Authorization Amendment Looks to Advance More Secure Software Procurement
Defense officials would outline requirements and procedures with implications for all the federal government.
Digital Government
GSA Opens Bids for Largest Governmentwide Small Business Contract to Date
The final request for proposals is out for GSA’s IT services-focused 8(a) STARS III contract, which will have a ceiling of $50 billion.
Modernization
After Years In Limbo, GSA Cancels $15B Governmentwide IT Contract
The agency rescinded awards on the Alliant 2 Small Business last year, then canceled the solicitation altogether.
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence Systems Will Need to Have Certification, CISA Official Says
A process for vetting algorithms and their input data is needed to build confidence in the tech but is still very far off.
Modernization
GSA Selects Three Companies for E-Marketplace Pilot
Amazon Business, Fisher Scientific and Overstock.com will test out the new approach.
Digital Government
Contractor Confidence in Government Market Less Certain Amid Pandemic
The coronavirus has increased uncertainty in the public sector market.
Modernization
GSA Ups Spending Limit for STARS Governmentwide Contract to $22B
The agency raises the ceiling again for the popular small business set-aside contract.
Digital Government
Data Shows Significant Drop in IT Services Spending Post COVID-19
Global government spending data shows worldwide decline in IT spending this year, though the numbers tell a unique story for the U.S. government.
Digital Government
Defense Information Network to Host Data Repository for Contractors’ Cybersecurity Audits, Official Says
Applications are now available for aspiring assessor organizations, which will also need to have their security certified.
Emerging Tech
TSA's Plan to Address Evolving Threats to Travelers Relies on Innovative Technology
While technology was not a distinct focus area for the agency, it permeates every aspect of the administrator’s vision.
Digital Government
Pentagon Says it Needs ‘More Time’ Fixing JEDI Contract
The JEDI contract will not be awarded until at least August.
Modernization
Navy’s $7.7B IT Services Contract Clears Three Protests
The Navy’s massive NGEN IT management contract is full steam ahead four months after being awarded.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon Wants to Scale Up Its Device Security Program
The Comply-to-Connect program ensures devices connecting to military networks have baseline security without needing to install endpoint management apps.
Modernization
HUD Officially Moves to Next Phase of Centers of Excellence Program
After 20 months of analysis under Phase I, Housing and Urban Development announced the first two awards to begin improving the agency’s cloud adoption and customer experience.
Digital Government