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Acquisition
Elastic to discount software for agencies in latest GSA OneGov agreement
The San Francisco-headquartered tech firm will offer up to 60% discounts on software pricing through September 2027.
- By Frank Konkel
Acquisition
AWS launches second secret cloud region for defense, intel customers
The company intends to have the new region live by the end of the year.
- By Frank Konkel
Acquisition
Google is ‘all in’ on government business
The company’s cloud offering for government customers achieved more important security milestones last week, allowing it’s tech tools to be used in the most sensitive, classified environments.
- By Frank Konkel
Artificial Intelligence
Deloitte’s Silicon to Service’ available for government, regulated industries
Dell Technologies, NVIDIA and Equinix are also involved in the offering.
- By Frank Konkel
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Acquisition
GSA prepping plans to move NASA SEWP and NIH contract vehicles under its management
The General Services Administration’s role in federal acquisition may soon expand further.
- By Frank Konkel
Digital Government
GSA, Salesforce agree to major Slack discounts for government
The General Service Administration announced another cost-savings offering through its OneGov effort.
- By Frank Konkel
Acquisition
GSA’s procurement chief details administration’s acquisition reform plans
In a wide-ranging interview with GovExec TV, Larry Allen addressed the agency’s new OneGov strategy, AI opportunities and the centralization of federal procurement functions.
- By Frank Konkel
Acquisition
Google's government deal is the ‘first of many’ to come, DOGE says
The governmentwide software discount inked between Google and the General Services Administration prompted several competitors to reach out to the agency, according to sources familiar.
- By Frank Konkel
Acquisition
Google, GSA agree to major governmentwide software discount
Google estimates the discount could save federal agencies up to $2 billion over the next three years.
- By Frank Konkel
People
With RIFs imminent, the Small Business Administration reoffers its Deferred Resignation Program
SBA employees have until April 7 to decide again whether to take the “Fork in the Road.”
- By Frank Konkel
Digital Government
GSA reopens its Deferred Resignation Program and finalizes location consolidation
The agency made more important moves Friday.
- By Frank Konkel
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Acquisition
GSA issues major changes to Multiple Awards Schedule program
Contracts that do not meet sales thresholds will be allowed to expire, among other changes introduced through a new initiative.
- By Frank Konkel
People
GSA names new deputy administrator
The agency’s second in command had been serving as an advisor to the acting administrator.
- By Frank Konkel
Defense
The Pentagon’s next major cloud contract is in the works
It may be even bigger than its $9 billion predecessor.
- By Frank Konkel
People
Trump’s US chief technology officer pick would serve dual-role
Ethan Klein served as a tech policy advisor in the first Trump administration.
- By Frank Konkel
People
FTC removes around a dozen staff
Employees across the Federal Trade Commission’s offices were notified of the firings on Friday.
- By Alexandra Kelley and Frank Konkel
People
Partnership for Public Service lays off dozens of staff
The nonprofit works to improve civil service and positively transform government.
- By Frank Konkel
People
TMF executive director resigns
Larry Bafundo cited the “disheartening” depiction of government employees recently in his post announcing his departure.
- By Frank Konkel
Breaking News
Acquisition
Trump administration asks agencies to cull consultants
A memo dated Wednesday asks agencies to review their contracts with 10 of the “highest paid” companies.
- By Natalie Alms, Ross Wilkers and Frank Konkel
Digital Government
Trump DOGE order directs agencies to build tech to track government spending
The executive order directs agencies to build centralized tech systems to “record every payment” issued under grants and contracts.
- By Frank Konkel and Sean Michael Newhouse