Digital Government
New study could help bio-threat response
The goal is to be able to predict outcomes from terrorist incidents involving anthrax.
Modernization
GSA ponders partnership with DISA on telecom
GSA is including a clause in the EIS contract to bring it in line with the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation System.
Cybersecurity
McCormack details changes at DHS CIO office
The moves include the promotion of Deputy CIO Margie Graves, the appointment of CTO Michael Hermus and creation of a new deputy CIO post.
Modernization
Planning, procurement and purchasing the cloud: A primer
Acquisition can be the sharp hidden shoal that scuttles federal agencies' move to the cloud.
Modernization
Potential users talk EIS contract
Federal IT and network managers discussed their work to transition to GSA's Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions contract at a June 25 ACT-IAC panel.
Acquisition
GSA Schedule tools expanding
As options expand, some of the "wiggle room" in Multiple Awards Schedule pricing is being winnowed out.
Acquisition
GSA, SEWP, NITAAC collaborate on computer needs
Acquisition managers surveyed users at 26 federal agencies about what kinds of laptops and desktops are most commonly used, and used the input to set baseline configurations.
Digital Government
Organs the size of a smartphone screen
“Homo minutus” could revolutionize the way biologists and medical personnel screen new drugs or toxic agents.
Acquisition
FedBid emerging from a tough winter, says CEO
"Nine months ago we had 75 agency customers. We still have 75 agency customers," says former OFPP head Joe Jordan.
Cybersecurity
CIS not so agile with agile
A GAO report says an inability to effectively implement agile and open source techniques contributed to delays and added a billion dollars to an immigration processing system's price tag.
Acquisition
18F readies agile BPA
The 18-page RFQ aims to establish a common contracting vehicle for agencies seeking vendors specializing in agile delivery services.
Cybersecurity
Senate panel OKs cybersecurity funding
The fiscal 2016 DHS funding bill includes $1.638 billion for the National Protection and Programs Directorate, an increase of $135 million above fiscal 2015.
Modernization
GSA posts details of telecom pricing
In some of its latest posts on the Interact website, GSA explained how some of its planned pricing catalogs will work.
Acquisition
Is NetCents-2 finally cleared for takeoff?
After more than a year of protests and re-competes, the Air Force's big IT acquisition vehicle is close to being fully open for business.
Cybersecurity
Scott tells agency CIOs to speed up security measures
The federal CIO's message to agency IT officials doesn't mention the OPM breach, but it certainly conveys a sense of urgency.
Modernization
Interoperable radio issues still hound DHS
Almost 14 years after the September 11 attacks, radio interoperability remains a dream deferred.
Modernization
Of garden hoses, tennis bracelets and FedRAMP
"Not every application is meant for the cloud," says the director of the GSA program that certifies cloud security.
Cybersecurity
OMB cyber group meeting with a dozen agencies on steps to improve security
New oversight program targets slow progress on two-factor authentication and other cybersecurity practices.
Modernization
Study: Cybersecurity, cloud adoption lagging
The Professional Services Council's CIO and CISO survey also highlighted worries over an aging IT workforce.
Acquisition