Modernization

GSA moves grant site

The move is the latest step in the long-planned modernization of the System of Award Management.

Modernization

EIS gets best-in-class handle

GSA's big, next-generation telecommunications contract, as well as its supporting contracts, get favored designation from OMB.

People

Feds face unexpected taxes on moving expenses

Two Democratic senators want rules in place to make sure federal employees who relocate for work can't be taxed for moving expenses under the new tax law.

People

GSA shuffles key IT personnel

The Technology Modernization fund gets a leader, and a contracting executive is moved off GSA's $50 billion telecom contract.

Digital Government

9 agencies seek TMF funds

Nine agencies have submitted plans to tap the first $100 million available via the Technology Modernization Fund, but no decisions have been made yet.

Digital Government

GSA chief says citizen services will be a focal point in FY2019

IT modernization funds and real estate questions also featured prominently at an April 17 hearing on the General Services Administration's appropriation.

Modernization

GSA tries to raise the profile of EIS

The General Services Administration added new info on how agencies can tap into its next generation telecommunications contract -- and tied the vehicle more closely to IT modernization.

Modernization

EIS testing is picking up speed

Eight of 10 contractors for GSA’s next-generation telecommunications contract report progress on required back-office systems tests.

Digital Government

How the U.S. Digital Service thrives in the Trump era

The tech shop that grew out of the Obama-era Healthcare.gov fix-it squad appears to be a permanent fixture of government under the Trump administration.

Modernization

EIS contractors want more time for transition

EIS contractors are chafing under what they see as a slow transition from GSA's old telecommunications contract to its next-generation vehicle.

Acquisition

Why CDM vendors need more flexibility

Prime contractors on the government's Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program need the ability to respond with agility to changing threats.

Acquisition

GSA, OMB want Congress to help smooth the path to online buying

Legislation to lift the micropurchase ceiling and implement agile competition rules is needed for a new online buying plan, officials say.

Digital Government

White House-backed IT modernization push makes first contract awards

The General Services Administration picked the vendors who will support a plan to centralize modernization best practices.

Acquisition

GSA extends wireless bulk buying plan

Citing savings and a developing agile contracting vehicle, GSA gives federal customers more time to work with its wireless blanket purchase agreements.

Modernization

OMB issues final MGT Act guidance

The Office of Management and Budget is officially accepting submissions from agencies for funds to modernize their outdated technologies under the Modernizing Government Technology Act.

Digital Government

GSA takes the lead on making federal websites mobile friendly

Agencies need to start paying attention soon, because the Connective Government Act will require all new sites to optimize for mobile users.

Modernization

GSA preps for new modernization fund

GSA has to wait for Technology Modernization Fund appropriation, but the agency is preparing to be ready to go, said a top official.

Acquisition

OMB wants acquisition innovation

Administration officials say agencies need to streamline acquisition for the sake of their financial health.

Digital Government

GSA chief slammed for FBI building pivot

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle lit into Emily Murphy for abandoning a plan to consolidate FBI headquarters.

People

GSA to take over IT Dashboard, preps for MGT

The General Services Administration is planning to set up operations to oversee MGT Act implementation, take over the IT Dashboard and expand shared services.