Artificial Intelligence
GSA Launches AI Challenge Inspired by Pandemic Needs
The General Services Administration is looking for contractors to build out federal AI tech in response to COVID-19.
Modernization
Login.gov plans to scale up without facial recognition tech – for now
The General Services Administration isn't ruling out using biometrics in its Login.gov service, but the agency has concerns about equity and accessibility.
Modernization
Air Force software factory looks to unleash 'chaos' on civilian IT shops
The Kessel Run group is currently developing a playbook that would make it easier for organizations across the federal government to adopt engineering and security best practices.
Modernization
Cloud.gov Can Support 100 Million Users Per Hour Under Air Force, GSA Collab
The tech-savvy Kessel Run division of the Air Force and the GSA’s Technology Transformation Services worked together to improve customer service on the federal government's cloud software platform.
Digital Government
GSA Plans Follow-on to E-commerce Platform Pilot
After 18 months of a pilot program, an acquisition platform first established by a few lines of legislation in a defense bill appears poised for growth.
Modernization
IRS will pivot to GSA's Login.gov after this tax season
The tax agency is modifying its use of the ID.me identity proofing service for the current tax season, but plans to switch to the federal government's homegrown solution after the 2022 filing deadline.
Modernization
Legislation to Expand Federal Contracting Opportunities Reaches President’s Desk
The legislation aims to improve government contracting opportunities for small businesses but could have a major impact on governmentwide procurement.
Cybersecurity
FISMA Bill Drops in House Amid Confusion Over Federal CISO Role
Rep. John Katko is continuing a campaign to make the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency a central Chief Information Security Office—or CISO— for federal civilian agencies.
Emerging Tech
GSA Working to Expand on Social Security Administration’s Digital Identity System
There’s a solid cybersecurity argument for electronic verification, but equity can’t be neglected, observers say.
Cybersecurity
GSA Seeks Comments on Transfer of .Gov Domain to Cybersecurity Agency
The government’s site for managing government websites—dotgov.gov— may temporarily go down for maintenance as officials make the switch.
Modernization
The ‘Mayor of SAMgov’ Leaves Government After 15 Years of Public Service
Judith Zawatsky talks to Nextgov about her time at the General Services Administration and how building government services has changed over the years.
Digital Government
Leader of SAM Transition Is Leaving Government
Judith Zawatsky will retire from public service after 15 years to take on a new role in the private sector.
Digital Government
Better Collaboration Needed Between 18F, USDS To Reduce Overlap, GAO Says
A GAO audit suggests the two offices need to improve communication of IT guidance to reduce overlap and contradiction for federal agencies.
Digital Government
TMF Continues To Struggle With Covering Costs, Recouping Investments
The Government Accountability Office is encouraging project evaluation.
Digital Government
GSA Names 14 Projects Supported by $150M from COVID Stimulus
The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan enacted at the start of the Biden administration included $150 million to support digital services improvements.
Modernization
What Google’s New Cloud Security Authorizations Mean for Its Government Customers
Company officials called the updates the result of a significant engineering effort.
Cybersecurity
Bill to Codify FedRAMP Set for Vote in Senate Committee
If passed, agencies would have to explain their reasons for rejecting previously authorized cloud products or services.
Modernization
GSA Seeks Federal Employees Ideas on Equity and Climate Change
The 10x program unveiled new investment opportunities aligned with the Biden-Harris administration's policies.
Emerging Tech
GSA Opens Bidding on More Cryptocurrency Auctions
The General Services Administration's latest bitcoin and litecoin up for bid is valued at over $268,000.
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