Modernization
Defense Officials Tout Smoother Electronic Health Records Rollout
The second deployment of MHS Genesis went “much, much smoother” than the first, as officials take lessons from both rollouts to 25 more bases this summer.
Digital Government
GSA Is About to Make Changes to the MAS Consolidation Solicitation
The government’s acquisition shop released proposed changes that reflect new administration priorities and adjust for expiring clauses and programs.
Cybersecurity
Air Force Could Tap Into Individuals’ Online Data to Combat Insider Threats
The request for information stems from an executive order issued in 2011.
Artificial Intelligence
Space Force Sets First Pitch Day Using Alternative Acquisition Authority
The military’s newest branch wants to hear about innovative solutions to tough problems in installation support and space operations.
Digital Government
Oracle’s JEDI Appeal Continues
There was an abundance of legal activity over the holidays in Oracle’s JEDI appeal.
Modernization
After Two Years, JEDI is Finally Underway
The second year of competition for the Pentagon’s controversial cloud contract was as dramatic as the first.
Ideas
The 5 Most Important Federal Government Tech Predictions to Watch in 2020
Chats with government leaders point to a few areas of common interest.
Artificial Intelligence
The Pentagon Wants AI-Driven Drone Swarms for Search and Rescue Ops
The project will likely require AI and unmanned systems developers to work together under the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center.
Digital Government
Federal Contracting Moves that Will Ripple Beyond 2019
After 2019—JEDI drama, a new cybersecurity certification requirement, a major purchase platform flying under the radar and a regulation rollback—govcon might never be the same.
Emerging Tech
NSA, Army Research Aim for More Advanced—And Less Noisy—Quantum Systems
Through a new broad agency announcement, the two solicit proposals to help identify the strength and type of errors affecting quantum computation.
Modernization
GSA’s $50B Telecom Contract Is Now Truly Open for Business
More than two years after awards were announced, agencies can now issue task orders to all nine vendors on the Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions contract.
Digital Government
Agencies Can Start Prepping Systems for DUNS Transition
The government will need to prepare for next year’s transition or risk the federal contracting version of Y2K.
Digital Government
Experts Praise New Acquisition Workforce Training Requirements
The “significant” provisions will align the public and private sectors, said one.
Ideas
How Agency CIOs Can Enable Business and Reduce Risk
Visibility is essential for CIOs to accomplish their mission and meet compliance.
Digital Government
Defense IG Will Review Recent $400 Million Border Wall Contract
Key House lawmaker asked for the review, citing possible improper influence by the Trump administration.
Cybersecurity
What the Defense Department’s Cyber Certification Will Mean for Small Businesses
The Pentagon lead for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program argued the move will be good for small contractors. And for those that don’t want to comply: Good riddance.
Modernization
Microsoft and Pentagon to Kick Off JEDI Cloud Prep
Microsoft and Defense Department officials will meet for three days to discuss the cloud project despite Amazon lawsuit.
Emerging Tech
TSA Isn’t Doing Enough To Ensure Screening Tech Continues Working Over Time, Watchdog Says
A report shows the airport security agency is good at building and deploying tech but doesn’t have a process to ensure those tools keep operating at a high level.
Emerging Tech
Amazon Claims Pentagon Got Almost Everything Wrong in JEDI Evaluation
The company alleges the president’s public beef with Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos influenced “substantial and pervasive errors” in the Defense Department’s technical evaluation of bids.
Modernization
Amazon Web Services Chief Says Pentagon Got it Wrong with JEDI Award
The head of Amazon Web Services isn’t pulling punches at the company’s global summit in Las Vegas.
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