Modernization
Draft Solicitation for Multibillion DEOS Coming This Month
GSA signaled it is close to issuing a draft request for quotations for the Defense Enterprise Office Solutions contract.
Digital Government
Here’s How the Shutdown Hurts Government Contractors
The shutdown is having a major effect on government contractors and federal employees alike.
Digital Government
Defense Acquisition Reform Panel Suggests Reevaluating Department CIO
The Section 809 Panel’s third report recommends big changes to how the Defense Department buys technology.
Emerging Tech
Air Force to Host First Small Business Pitch Day, With $40 Million Up For Grabs
The best pitches will leave with a signed contract in hand.
Artificial Intelligence
HHS Contract Will Offer AI Tech, Support to All of Government
The new Intelligent Automation/Artificial Intelligence contract will be housed in Health and Human Services but available to any agency looking for AI solutions.
Digital Government
GPO Awards $115 Million for Census Questionnaires, Paper Products
The contract was recompeted after the previous vendor filed for bankruptcy.
Digital Government
Federal Business Opportunities Site and Others Online After Issues
Three important sites operated by the General Services Administration experienced technical problems last week.
Digital Government
Users Report Issues with Federal Business Opportunities Website
Customer service agents advised users to keep trying.
Ideas
To Reduce IT Supply Chain Risk, Watch for Insider Threats and External Attackers
True or not, Bloomberg’s recent "Big Hack" article should have agencies thinking about the security of their IT systems.
Digital Government
Seven Government Tech Bills that Died in Congress
Next session, lawmakers must decide whether to reintroduce legislation to strengthen the chief information officer, lock down network-connected devices, protect elections and more.
Artificial Intelligence
The Boldest Predictions for Federal Technology in 2019
More cyber brinkmanship and super smart artificial intelligence are just a couple forecasts industry leaders divined for the coming year.
Emerging Tech
IRS Wants to Be a Testbed for Bleeding-Edge Tech
The new pilot would create a phased buying process with ample testing in IRS environments.
Digital Government
Should Vendors Submit Contract Bids During a Government Shutdown?
Deadlines are deadlines, even if no one is there to check.
Modernization
The Devil’s in the Details as GSA Seeks to Consolidate the Multiple Award Schedules
The agency is entering an important transitional year as it combines its many schedules into one.
Digital Government
Your Favorite Stories of 2018
Nextgov readers have great taste and according to our most-read stories of 2018, that includes a hankering for the administration's major tech policies and a touch of scandal.
Digital Government
Hard-Nosed Pentagon Negotiator Removed From Job; Racked Up Huge Travel Costs
Shay Assad also backed a controversial plan to slow payments to defense contractors.
Ideas
What to Expect from Other Transaction Authorities in 2019
Though the contract model is well-suited to research and development, expect to see it tried for other things too.
Modernization
DHS Turns to Existing GSA, NIH Contracts to (Mostly) Replace EAGLE
The department will use existing governmentwide acquisition contracts rather than recompete another EAGLE contract vehicle.
Modernization
Transportation Is Consolidating Its IT Contracts into a Single Vehicle
The Enterprise IT Shared Services contract will be available departmentwide but task orders will have to flow through the Office of the Chief Information Officer.
Digital Government