Modernization
FBI Issues Timeline for $5 Billion IT Contract Solicitation
The bureau’s ITSSS contract has gone through a lot of changes recently but officials expect to have the draft and final RFPs out early next year.
Emerging Tech
10 Problems DHS Wants Innovative Small Businesses to Solve in 2019
The department will be offering millions of dollars to small businesses able to offer solutions to these 10 tough technical problems.
Digital Government
Census Project Matches Your Agency's Data with Civic Innovators
Through The Opportunity Project, the bureau is connecting data-laden federal agencies with private-sector innovators who can use that data to solve real problems.
Cybersecurity
Kaspersky Loses Appeal Against Congressional Ban
It’s official: Kaspersky can’t do business with the federal government.
Digital Government
Federal CIO Office Cyber Lead Is Leaving Government
Joshua Moses will depart for the private sector.
Cybersecurity
Agencies Can Add to Their CDM Rollouts If They Foot the Bill
Rather than wait for funding through the Homeland Security Department, agencies can use a particular task order modification to get what they need, when they need it.
Cybersecurity
Agencies Will Soon Have a Cyber Hygiene Score—And Will Know Where They Rank
The AWARE score will be based on data from agencies’ continuous monitoring tools and will give the Homeland Security Department a holistic view of the government’s cybersecurity posture.
Modernization
Federal CIO Wants Your Thoughts on New Data Center Metrics
The draft guidance would extend a prohibition on opening new or expanding existing data centers without OMB’s approval.
Modernization
How FEMA Could Help Avoid Another Missile Alert Mishap
State and local authorities are responsible for sending and rescinding alerts but FEMA can—and says it will—require the underlying infrastructure be more user-friendly.
Digital Government
CYBERCOM Has a Vendor In Mind For Its Big Data Platform But Is Open to Options
The military’s cyber branch plans to award a sole-source contract to manage and enhance its Big Data Platform but wants to know if other vendors are capable of bidding.
Emerging Tech
CBP’s Facial Biometrics Program Has Caught 26 Alleged Imposters
Since its rollout this summer, the biometrics program is finding more success at land borders than airports.
Modernization
Intel Agencies Lack 'Adequate Tech' for FOIA Requests
A recently published inspector general report shows a more coordinated technology approach could help intelligence agencies fulfill Freedom of Information Act inquiries in a timely manner.
Emerging Tech
IRS Spent Millions to Set Up Virtual Assistance Centers That No One Is Using
Of the millions of taxpayers looking for help last year, only 2,700 used the Virtual Service Delivery stations.
Modernization
Miss Out on SEC’s $2.5 Billion IT Contract? Here’s a Second Chance.
The commission wants to add more small businesses to its massive ONE IT contract after announcing awards just last month.
Modernization
Big Contracts to Watch at DISA
The defense agency’s 2019 forecast includes three contracts with contract values that could exceed $1 billion.
Digital Government
Watchdog: Department CIOs Are Getting More Authority But Compliance Is Uneven
A partial GAO review showed agency IT leaders are likely getting a say on budget issues, but some lack the documentation to prove it.
Modernization
GSA Seeking a Vendor to Manage Its Platform-as-a-Service Offering Cloud.gov
The contract will call for developing code, troubleshooting issues and monitoring for operational failures and security incidents.
Modernization
GSA to Expand Beyond Phones for Mobility Solutions
The updated special item number will include mobile security, app development and vetting and more, instead of just carriers and devices.
Digital Government
Rust Costs the Pentagon $21 Billion Per Year
The Defense Department isn't doing a good job determining how much to spend to prevent damage from nature's basic chemical reactions.
Digital Government
Draft Federal Data Strategy Too ‘Unwieldy’ to Implement, Stakeholders Say
Stakeholders who use, generate and rely on federal data got a chance to speak directly to fellows working on the strategy set for release next year.
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