Digital Government
GSA's DUNS Replacement Set to Go Live
The General Services Administration is ready to flip the switch in early April on the non-proprietary entity identifier that is replacing the old DUNS number in federal contracting systems.
Acquisition
GSA's DUNS replacement set to go live
The General Services Administration is ready to flip the switch in early April on the non-proprietary entity identifier that is replacing the old DUNS number in federal contracting systems.
Digital Government
GSA Plans Follow-on to E-commerce Platform Pilot
After 18 months of a pilot program, an acquisition platform first established by a few lines of legislation in a defense bill appears poised for growth.
Updated
Digital Government
A New Rule Aims to Boost Biden’s ‘Made in America’ Program
The update to the Buy American Act would build on the administration’s push to get federal agencies using more domestic products and services.
Digital Government
What Does Another Continuing Resolution Mean for Federal Contractors?
These stopgap spending measures can lead to "endless stop-and-start contract cycles, creating inefficiency and disruption."
Emerging Tech
Air Force Commits Millions for Wearables to Counteract Troops’ Exhaustion
Human monitoring devices could support military staff who work in extreme conditions.
Acquisition
IRS plans new version of its $700M digital platform contract
The Integrated Enterprise Portal 2.0 procurement will cover some of the most widely used, public-facing IRS applications.
Emerging Tech
VA Inks $13 Million Contract with Google Cloud to Drive the Making of Apps for Vets
A new announcement marks the “continued evolution” of an ongoing program and aims to promote customer experience.
Acquisition
Supreme Court hearing turns to the contractor mandate
Chief Justice John Roberts invoked the federal contractor mandate – currently blocked from taking effect due to a lawsuit – at a hearing at which two separate vaccine authority cases were argued on Friday.
Emerging Tech
Next National Defense Strategy Should Address Hybrid Warfare, Experts Say
Embracing innovative technology and more data sharing with allies should be part of the coming strategy, accordingto former Defense officials.
Acquisition
GAO uses uses covert testing scheme to assess SBA screening processes
The Government Accountability Office sent applications from four fake firms to the Small Business Administration's 8(a) program to see whether SBA had made progress addressing long-standing oversight issues.
Modernization
The ‘Mayor of SAMgov’ Leaves Government After 15 Years of Public Service
Judith Zawatsky talks to Nextgov about her time at the General Services Administration and how building government services has changed over the years.
People
Bill to train acquisition workforce on AI clears Senate
The bill will help the U.S. stay afloat in global competition on artificial intelligence, its sponsors on the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee say.
Acquisition
USAID plans new ‘Digital Front Door’ portal for contractors
The U.S. Agency for International Development is seeking public feedback on a plan to streamline data reporting requirements for contractors by establishing a single portal for all digital information.
Acquisition
GSA preps draft solicitations for major cloud BPA
The General Services Administration released new details this week about an upcoming multiple-award blanket purchase agreement to help speed up enterprisewide modernization initiatives and meet increased demand for secure commercial cloud products and services.
Digital Government
GAO: NSA Erred in Technical Evaluations of $10 Billion Cloud Contract
The Government Accountability Office recommended the NSA reevaluate bids from Microsoft and Amazon Web Services.
Digital Government
Lawsuit Challenges Biden’s Contractor Minimum Wage Regulation
The rule is “an executive power grab to force a social agenda through federal contractors,” said the legal team.
Artificial Intelligence
VA Adding Physical Therapy Device To AI Roster
The Veterans Affairs Department is looking to pilot a new physical therapy application for injury treatment.
Artificial Intelligence
VA Aims To Reduce Administrative Tasks With AI, Machine Learning
A wide-reaching program looks for fresh machine learning technology to complete menial procedures and tasks, allowing VA clinicians and partners to focus on care.
Emerging Tech
VA Revitalizes Plan For EHR System Rollout
Officials implemented new positions to help streamline and coordinate EHR system implementations following an arduous initial deployment.
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