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Fed 100 nominations and the ongoing shutdown

FCW can't do much about the furloughs and potentially missed paychecks, but the shutdown won't prevent Federal 100 Award nominations from being submitted.

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Deadline extended for Federal 100 nominations!

You now have until Friday, Jan. 4, to get them in. Happy holidays!

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GSA plans big moves in e-commerce

In the coming year, GSA will tackle the multiple complexities of launching an e-commerce acquisition platform from scratch.

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What's in store for rank-and-file feds and managers in 2019?

A change in the political control of the House of Representatives could mean more leverage for federal unions and a focus on workforce policies that both sides of the aisle can support.

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How to win at TMF

A board member explains how to prepare and present projects for the Technology Modernization Fund.

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Fed 100 nominations: Time is running out

Nominations are due by Dec. 24 -- submit yours today!

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GSA plans pilot on e-commerce platform by end of 2019

A recent request for information details some of how the General Services Administration's e-commerce platform will work and seeks comment from stakeholders.

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CBP's $297M HR systems contract yields just two hires

In a management alert, the Department of Homeland Security Inspector General found that a year-old human resources system contract is CBP's almost $300 million hiring contract is seriously challenged by performance and technology issues, according to the DHS Inspector General.

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Census adds test on controversial citizenship question

Amid lawsuits and legal uncertainty, the Census Bureau announced plans to conduct a last-minute field test to measure the potential impact of the citizenship question on response rates and accuracy.

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OPM extends credit monitoring, expects new contract by year's end

The Office of Personnel Management says it expects to wrap up the re-compete award for its credit monitoring contract covering those whose data was breached as part of the OPM hacks.

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VA to rebid failing GI Bill benefits contract

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced a reset on a troubled software project needed to deliver education benefits to veterans, but can it get things on track in a year?

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GSA to consolidate multiple award schedules

The General Services Administration plans to consolidate dozens of its buying schedules across product areas including IT and services to reduce duplication.

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DOD's failed audit shines a light on IT woes

Longstanding deficiencies in the Defense Department's tech portfolio emerged as a leading cause for the failure of the organization’s first completed audit report.

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GSA job swap

Two of the top managers at the Federal Acquisition Service are switching jobs, and there are ramifications for the $50 billion EIS contract.

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How long will the OTA buzz last?

Other transaction authorities are all the rage in defense acquisition. But can the Defense Department get ahead of potential scrutiny on the Hill?

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OTAs could see more limits

Top acquisition officials from DHS and DISA worry the overuse of OTAs could bring on legislation to rein them in.

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Congratulations to the 2018 Rising Stars

Meet 20 early-career phenoms who are driving change in government IT.

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Rising Star: Capt. Anthony N. Rodriguez

Aide-de-Camp to the Commander of the 24th Air Force, U.S. Air Force

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Rising Star: Taylor Roberts

Cybersecurity Advisor, Office of Management and Budget

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Rising Star: Drew Zachary

Program Director, Opportunity Project, and Co-Managing Director, Census Open Innovation Labs, Census Bureau, Commerce Department