Acquisition
GSA IG concerned about transactional data plan
The central concern is that the changes could affect pricing protections that can't be replaced by the benefits of transactional data.
Digital Government
FAA partners with 3 companies to test real-world UAS uses
Agency also unveils the B4UFLY app, which is designed to help novice users fly their drones safely and legally.
Cybersecurity
DHS/NASA device helps rescue four in Nepal
The life-saving tech will be on display at a May 7 event at the Virginia Task Force One Training Facility in Lorton, Va.
Modernization
Make the cloud fit like a nice suit
Successful cloud acquisition requires agency officials to “do your homework on your system,” says NIST’s Michaela Iorga.
Digital Government
NASA data aids Nepal earthquake recovery
Multiple NASA offices are involved in an effort to upload large amounts of data to a country where Internet bandwidth is limited.
Cybersecurity
'There's opportunity in FITARA'
For some agencies, the Federal IT Acquisition Reform Act and accompanying guidance dovetail with initiatives already begun. For others, implementation will be a tougher row to hoe.
Cybersecurity
IARPA, IBM look to advance quantum computing
IBM scientists say they have solved a crucial problem in quantum computing, just in time for an upcoming IARPA event on the subject.
Acquisition
OASIS looks to move beyond Air Force orders
The USAF is still the biggest user of the contracting vehicle, but officials predict that will change in the next year or two.
Cybersecurity
Coast Guard No. 2 tapped to lead TSA
Vice Adm. Peter Neffenger has served as vice commandant of the Coast Guard for less than a year.
Modernization
GSA widens telecom collaboration efforts
The first of three sessions on the NS2020 strategy provided a glimpse of industry concerns about the Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions contract.
Cybersecurity
Weighing in on drone privacy rules
Commenters run the gamut from think tanks to hobbyists to citizens with privacy concerns.
Cybersecurity
NIST seeks CDM trial
The National Institute of Standards and Technology's goal is a robust, real-time continuous monitoring program.
Cybersecurity
Trouble tracking DHS acquisition
GAO says a lack of baseline information makes it difficult to tell if Homeland Security purchasing is meeting schedule and cost goals.
Acquisition
Backseat drivers plague procurement
Acquisition officers get too much advice from people who can't move the process forward, says Army Assistant Secretary Heidi Shyu.
Acquisition
Officials see procurement reform success dawning
OITS's Mark Day and OFPP's Anne Rung say the culture is changing, and that's crucial to long-term success.
Acquisition
GSA looks for help in category management
A Federal Acquisition Service RFI seeks help in both day-to-day implementation and changing the culture.
Digital Government
FCC unveils prototype website redesign
The new FCC site, with enhanced data functionality and a better search engine, is expected to launch by Sept. 30.
Cybersecurity
DHS to expedite data scans for foreign fighters
The need to quickly identify foreign fighters has outpaced DHS's ability to protect its big data operations.
Digital Government
GSA's proposed pricing data rule questioned
Industry representatives voice concerns about compliance costs and protection of pricing information.
People