FCW Insider: November 5, 2021
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The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
White House extends vaccine deadline for contractors
Federal contractors have until Jan. 4, 2022 to comply with White House vaccination requirements.
DOD revamps controversial CMMC program
After a nine-month review, the Defense Department is replacing its original cyber compliance program for the industrial base with CMMC 2.0, putting more emphasis on self-assessment.
OPM rule gives agencies more direct-hire authority for recent college grads
The new authority is being billed by the Office of Personnel Management as s one more tool for agencies to bring in young talent and fill critical talent gaps.
Quick Hits
*** Feds can get administrative leave to take their children to get vaccinated, according to a new memo from the Office of Personnel Management. The clarification follows the recent authorization of COVID-19 vaccines for children as young as 5 years old and builds on existing guidance that agencies must give administrative leave to feds to get vaccinated or to accompany their family members to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
*** The IRS is hosting a virtual industry day for its planned seven-year $2.6 billion, seven-year IT services consolidation contract on Nov. 18. The contract, dubbed Enterprise Development, Operations Services (EDOS) is designed to bring nine application domains under a single vehicle, and includes major taxpayer systems including Customer Account Data Engine 2, the planned update to the legacy Individual Master File system. IRS expects a request for proposals to hit the street in June 2022.
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