Modernization
GSA looks to refine software-defined networking in EIS
The General Services Administration is considering how to make software-defined network offerings more cohesive under its $50 billion telecommunications contract.
Modernization
GSA clarifies supply chain rules
The General Services Administration has shifted some of its rules that oversee compliance to telecommunications and video gear acquisitions.
Modernization
NSTAC goes big-picture on telecom supply chain security
The advisory committee for telecommunications security approved a final report to DHS on protecting communications infrastructure.
Modernization
GSA softens line on looming EIS due date
Think of the September deadline for agencies to award contracts under the General Services Administration's $50-billion telecommunications contract as a "yellow light," said GSA's telecom services director.
Modernization
More telecom vendors tipped for EIS authority
Three smaller vendors on the government-wide Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions Contract are likely to be approved to accept task orders in the coming months, according to the latest data from the General Services Administration.
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GSA preps 5G plan
The General Services Administration will issue a white paper on how it will move ahead with 5G wireless services.
Modernization
AT&T posts $1 billion DOJ telecom win
The Justice Department intends to leverage the Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions contract to drive modernization.
Modernization
EIS delayed by shaky transition contract
The contract to manage the move to the General Services Administration's big telecom vehicle had some big holes and likely contributed to delaying the transition, according to a new watchdog report.
Modernization
Railroad agency inks EIS services order
An independent agency that oversees railroad workers' retirement benefits signed a long-term contract for IT and telecom services under EIS.
Modernization
Smaller EIS vendors don't want to get lost in the shuffle
Non-incumbent carriers on GSA's new telecommunications contract hope federal agencies are looking to diversify their solicitations.
Digital Government
Senators want answers on expiring NSA surveillance program
A group of senators are asking the National Security Agency for an update on the current status of its controversial bulk telephony metadata collection program.
Modernization
Two more telecoms get the EIS go-ahead
GSA granted AT&T and Verizon authorities to operate under the agency's mammoth next-generation telecommunications contract.
Modernization
Army preps for high-tech radio upgrade
As part of the service's 10-year network modernization plan, the Army Network Cross Functional Team will begin pushing solutions for its integrated tactical network starting in fiscal 2020 with deliverables beginning in 2021.
Modernization
EIS activity shows signs of picking up
With GSA authorizing the first carrier under its $50 billion Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions contract to provide service, and with others set to quickly follow, summer could be a busy time for federal telecom contracting.
Modernization
Vendors say EIS deadlines should shift because of shutdown
Deadlines for solicitations on the $50 billion Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions vehicle may need to shift because impacts to buying agencies that were shuttered during the recent lapse in appropriations.
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GSA dials up new telecom services director
The General Services Administration hired an experienced IT official from the Department of Education to fill its vacant telecom services director position.
Modernization
GSA extends EIS deadline to 2023
Agencies are getting up to three more years on existing telecom contracts before having to shift to the $50 billion Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions vehicle.
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EIS extension still a question mark
As big EIS contractors close in on their ATOs, officials could take up the issue of a contract extension after the Thanksgiving break.
Modernization
OneNet replacement could come via EIS
An industry analysis suggests the Department of Homeland Security will likely tap the governmentwide telecom vehicle to update its current capability.
Modernization