Digital Government
Tech Trade Group Seeks Bumps to TMF, Agency-Based IT Funds
FedRAMP funding and budget to support zero trust initiatives at civilian agencies are also on the appropriations wish-list of the Alliance for Digital Innovation.
Digital Government
Teresa Carlson returns to Microsoft
She rejoins the company nearly 12 years on from her last stint there.
Modernization
Homeland Security Seeks to Improve First Responder Vehicle Tech
A new contract could enhance communications between first responders.
Digital Government
Dems Demand Amazon Comply With Congressional Investigation on Labor Practices
Several Democratic lawmakers are furious Amazon has not handed over documents it sought in March.
Cybersecurity
Microsoft, Tenable Team up to Support Government Cyber Efforts
The partnership has roots in President Joe Biden’s executive order on cybersecurity last year.
Cybersecurity
CISA Solicits Feedback on Finer Points of Coming Software Transparency Requirement
The agency has identified four topics—including considerations for cloud and online applications—it wants to hear more about from stakeholders.
Cybersecurity
Why Commerce Went Against Microsoft on Rule to Control Cyber Exploits
The rule aims to prevent certain countries—most notably China—from receiving U.S. exports that could advance their intrusion and surveillance technology.
Emerging Tech
Boeing’s F/A-18 Outshines Lockheed’s Flashy Hypersonic Jet in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
But can the Super Hornet’s star turn keep the production line open?
Digital Government
Agencies Aren't Hitting Disconnection Targets Under EIS
Some agencies may have to exercise "continuity of service" contract clauses to keep phones, internet and other network services online beyond the May 2023 deadline.
Cybersecurity
Senate Homeland Clears Bill to Avoid Conflicts of Interest in Federal Contracting
A hearing the committee held leading up to the bill’s markup focused on a shortage of procurement officials in the federal workforce, which an industry witness said could be addressed if it weren’t for inflexible ethics rules.
Digital Government
GSA's New Thinking for Evaluating Polaris Bids
After collecting industry feedback, the General Services Administration will give a new proposal due date and open the bid submission portal.
Emerging Tech
Raytheon Technologies Invests in Hypersonic Aircraft Startup Hermeus
It’s the first investment by the aerospace and defense giant’s new venture arm.
Modernization
Energy Seeks Input on Power Grid Modernization, Expansion
The Energy Department continues taking action on investments through President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Cybersecurity
Survey: Most Agencies Expect to Meet Zero Trust Requirements
More than half of federal IT professionals surveyed are actively implementing a zero trust strategy.
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Digital Government
Lockheed Secretly Worked to Block Airbus’ Influence in Washington—While Teaming on Major Pentagon Bid
Internal email reveals U.S. company’s pressure to deny Europeans’ application to powerful trade group.
Podcasts
Critical Update: Evolution in the 'Valley of Death'
Nextgov looks at the use of cooperative research and development agreements by some major industry players to highlight how the meaning of the phrase, and implementation of its associated authorities, has shifted over the years.
Emerging Tech
Four Lessons that Should Upend the Pentagon’s Five-Year Strategy
From the quick consumption of weapons in Ukraine to rising inflation, the current resourcing plan is untenable.
Digital Government
Senator Not Sold on Army’s $22 Billion Bet on IVAS
In response, Army Secretary Christine Wormuth told senators she was "pretty comfortable" with the program's progress and said she didn't agree with elements of a critical oversight report.
Cybersecurity
Microsoft, DoD Partners Celebrate Cooperative Research and Development Agreement
The company may have the chance to negotiate exclusive intellectual property rights—with an exception for the government—to innovations emerging from the collaboration.
Modernization
GDIT Awarded Major EPA Modernization Effort
The task order is valued at more than $660 million.
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