Acquisition

IBM wins $930M federal employee travel system contract

The General Services Administration expects 124 civilian agencies to transition to the new system by June 2027.

Policy

Trump’s refusal, so far, to accept transition assistance creates ‘real risk,’ observers say

The Harris campaign has reached agreements with GSA and the White House on presidential transition preparations.

Policy

Both Harris and Trump are historically behind on presidential transition planning

GSA is beginning to provide office space and information technology support to the candidates, who have both just recently named the heads of their transition teams.

Cybersecurity

GSA awards contract for $524M CISA headquarters 

The agency will leverage its largest Inflation Reduction Act-funded project to date to help construct a 630,000-square-foot building for the cybersecurity agency at the St. Elizabeths West Campus. 

Acquisition

GSA contract vehicle looks to solve the 'valley of death' problem

The General Services Administration has dubbed the potential vehicle RIO and has formed an acquisition team to continue its market research.

Digital Government

GSA not tapping data on unauthorized access attempts at federal facilities, report says

The General Services Administration isn't using access card data to mitigate risks on federal property, according to a new report.

Digital Government

White House looks to shore up public trust in government websites

Federal agencies need to use 'memorable' and succinct domain names for government websites, per guidance issued on Wednesday.

Acquisition

R&D funding vehicle could supercharge small biz innovation programs

The General Services Administration's Office of Assisted Acquisition Service is working to bridge the gap between the research and commercialization phases of technology development, while bringing more governmentwide access to the new technologies.

Policy

House Oversight Committee probes GSA administrator’s telework

The GOP-led committee is seeking details about Robin Carnahan's telework arrangements.

Acquisition

GSA's plan to scale up commercial platforms program hits the street

The program currently allows some 40,000 participants across 25 federal agencies to conduct small-scale acquisitions up to $10,000 on platforms like Amazon and Overstock.

Digital Government

The CX executive order turns one

The White House says that agencies have made improvements to websites, mobile apps and more. Several experts say that long-term success will depend on the staying power of customer experience as a priority and methodology.

People

Ann Lewis to head GSA's Technology Transformation Services

Lewis, who recently served in a senior tech role at the Small Business Administration, has spent her career focused on supporting small businesses while serving in top technology positions across the public and private sectors.

People

GSA establishes new legal division for technology services

The agency is seeking legal talent to help advise tech-focused offices.

Digital Government

GSA beta tests new 'federal front door'

GSA is testing updates to USA.gov in keeping with the administration's customer experience push, but questions linger about how cross-agency collaboration will work in practice.

People

Longtime GSA official Jim Russo dies at 65

Colleagues remember a technical expert, a trusted collaborator and a caring friend.

Acquisition

GSA lifts curtains on the next Alliant contract

Version three of this flagship government-wide technology solutions vehicle is now ready for industry to read and comment on.

Acquisition

GSA, DOE look to the private sector for green building tech

The federal government is looking for ways to help commercial buildings transition away from their reliance on fossil fuels while aiming to achieve economy-wide net zero emissions by 2050.

Digital Government

Labor Department, USPS team up on ID proofing

A pilot project set to launch in 2023 will see the Department of Labor and the postal service teaming up to help unemployment insurance applicants verify identities on behalf of participating states.

People

GSA’s Login.gov has a new director

The former director of software engineering for the city of Philadelphia is taking the helm of GSA’s Login.gov.