Modernization
Smaller EIS vendors don't want to get lost in the shuffle
Non-incumbent carriers on GSA's new telecommunications contract hope federal agencies are looking to diversify their solicitations.
Digital Government
Senators want answers on expiring NSA surveillance program
A group of senators are asking the National Security Agency for an update on the current status of its controversial bulk telephony metadata collection program.
Modernization
Two more telecoms get the EIS go-ahead
GSA granted AT&T and Verizon authorities to operate under the agency's mammoth next-generation telecommunications contract.
Modernization
Army preps for high-tech radio upgrade
As part of the service's 10-year network modernization plan, the Army Network Cross Functional Team will begin pushing solutions for its integrated tactical network starting in fiscal 2020 with deliverables beginning in 2021.
Modernization
EIS activity shows signs of picking up
With GSA authorizing the first carrier under its $50 billion Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions contract to provide service, and with others set to quickly follow, summer could be a busy time for federal telecom contracting.
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Vendors say EIS deadlines should shift because of shutdown
Deadlines for solicitations on the $50 billion Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions vehicle may need to shift because impacts to buying agencies that were shuttered during the recent lapse in appropriations.
Modernization
GSA dials up new telecom services director
The General Services Administration hired an experienced IT official from the Department of Education to fill its vacant telecom services director position.
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GSA extends EIS deadline to 2023
Agencies are getting up to three more years on existing telecom contracts before having to shift to the $50 billion Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions vehicle.
Modernization
EIS extension still a question mark
As big EIS contractors close in on their ATOs, officials could take up the issue of a contract extension after the Thanksgiving break.
Modernization
OneNet replacement could come via EIS
An industry analysis suggests the Department of Homeland Security will likely tap the governmentwide telecom vehicle to update its current capability.
Modernization
A big-ticket vendor merger hits EIS
The Harris-L3 merger won't significantly impact the $50 billion federal Enterprise Infrastructure Services contract, the companies report.
Modernization
Agencies pivot as EIS focuses on modernization
The $50 billion governmentwide telecommunications contract Enterprise Infrastructure Services began life as a like-for-like upgrade under the Obama administration, and agencies are playing catch-up as the White House looks to use the vehicle as a modernization tool.
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DHS sets two-pronged approach to EIS adoption
The Homeland Security CIO looks to "like for like" and cutting-edge telecom transition plans under EIS.
Modernization
FEMA delays nationwide alert test
A plan to test an emergency alert system by hitting nearly every U.S. cell phone with a presidential message was delayed because the agency is focused on Hurricane Florence relief.
Modernization
DHS ramps up supply chain security efforts
A new DHS study looks to light the way to actionable supply chain security solutions for telecommunications infrastructure.
Modernization
Still no extension on EIS
GSA is still considering an extension on its 2020 deadline for federal agencies to move to the $50 billion next-generation telecommunications contract.
Modernization
NTIA blocks China Mobile's bid for U.S. presence
The NTIA tells the FCC that China Mobile is a potential national security threat if it is allowed to provide international services from the U.S.
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Watchdog: GSA isn't clearing all contactors for work on telecom transition
According to an oversight memo, GSA didn't complete required background checks on all contractors working on transition duties for the $50 billion Enterprise Infrastructure Systems contract.
Modernization
Verizon hits EIS milestone
The telecom is the first of 10 prime contractors on the government's $50 billion communications contract to report success on back office requirements.
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