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Legacy systems crumble under high demand

Unemployment insurance and other social safety net IT systems around the county are crumbling under the stress of millions of users seeking to apply for benefits in the wake of unprecedented unemployment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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DHS contractors subject to new COVID-19 screening procedures

The new restrictions come as federal agencies and industry grapple with how best to collaborate on projects under quarantines and social distancing guidelines designed to limit in-person gatherings.

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National Labs turn to 3D printing for medical supplies

National labs look to 3D printing to ease COVID medical supply chain squeeze, but reports shows need remains stark.

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Pandemic delays GSA's e-commerce plans 

With COVID-19 support response prioritized, the General Services Administration puts a hold on its e-commerce portal proof of concept contract.

Acquisition

Even when government gets it right, it gets no credit -- a ventilator story

Steve Kelman spotlights a story of smart acquisition hidden behind a doom-and-gloom headline.

Acquisition

A traditional program manager joins the rebellion

Steve Kelman reports on the internally driven innovation taking place in the Air Force's BESPIN program.

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The 2020 Federal 100

This year's Fed 100 winners show just how much committed and talented individuals can accomplish in federal IT. Read their profiles to learn more!

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Supply chain jolts linked to coronavirus hit federal IT

A governmentwide federal contract vehicle joined large commercial suppliers in voicing concern over COVID-19's impact on IT supply chains.

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The government’s e-marketplace experiment

To serve government buyers, a provider must balance between commercial efficiency and public accountability.

Acquisition

Trade groups welcome redefined contracting lead time

The Office of Federal Procurement Policy got comments on plans to revise language on when federal procurements begin and end to help eliminate delays.

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Cheriyan: More Centers of Excellence coming

The new Centers of Excellence at the Departments of Defense and Labor will not be the last, said the head of GSA's Technology Transformation Service.

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Augmented reality headset is the breakout star of Army's 2021 budget request

The Army's focused on finding savings so it can boost modernization funding and the 2021 budget request shows how it wants the initial fielding of augmented reality night goggles to stand out.

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GSA extends and expands contractor debriefing pilot

The General Services Administration is offering contractors a longer and more detailed explanation of award decisions.

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VA delays rollout of new electronic health record

The scheduled March 28 launch of the agency's $16 billion health record system is being pushed back at least until the end of April.

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Congratulations to the 2020 Federal 100 Award winners

Meet the women and men being honored for their exceptional contributions to federal IT.

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GSA launches second phase of buying schedule consolidation

The General Services Administration has started the process of modifying contracts to fit the new unified buying schedule.

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GSA names permanent acquisition chief

Julie Dunne will lead the Federal Acquisition Service at GSA on a permanent basis.

Acquisition

Hill Democrats quiz GSA chief about Trump hotel sale

Initial bids are supposed to be in for the sale of the lease on the Old Post Office Building, but it's not clear how much the government knows about the deal yet.

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Mary Davie: Exit interview

After 30 years at the General Services Administration, Mary Davie is headed for a new innovation post at NASA.

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More antitrust probes of government procurement likely, thanks to new task force

Attorneys focused on the government procurement market warned vendors that the new Procurement Collusion Strike Force faces a steep learning curve.