Defense
Pentagon lags on software buying reforms, GAO says
A GAO report has found that DOD has yet to implement several recommendations from advisory boards towards achieving its modernization goals.
Defense
DOD wants innovation to counter drone swarms
The Defense Department is planning a July outreach event to find new solutions from industry that can counter AI-enabled drone swarms over land, sea and air.
Acquisition
NASA plans to consolidate cloud contracts
Several existing cloud contracts will be combined into a $685M small business vehicle under NASA's Solutions for Enterprise Wide Procurement.
Digital Government
Senators Try Again to Advance Software License Bill
Sens. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) have brought back the Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act with a few new changes after the proposal came up short last fall.
Acquisition
Veterans Affairs committee Dems offer bills to streamline VA operations
The two proposals would seek to consolidate business functions at the agency and independently verify and validate IT modernization efforts.
Policy
Senators try again to advance software license bill
Sens. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) have brought back the Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act with a few new changes after the proposal came up short last fall.
Defense
DISA wants a new platform to oversee diverse cloud networks
The agency is looking to quickly prototype an on-premise infrastructure to help manage a range of disparate compute environments amid the stand-up of the JWCC cloud contract.
Acquisition
DOD partners with GSA to get sustainable products to agencies
GSA officials entered into an agreement Tuesday to leverage a Defense Department program that assists in the acquisition of sustainable commercial off-the-shelf technologies.
Cybersecurity
New bills look to help small water systems tap cybersecurity help
New legislation looks to set aside $10 million to help subsidize fees for small utilities to join the Water Information Sharing and Analysis Center.
Modernization
Biden's budget includes $200M for TMF
The Biden administration's fiscal 2024 budget request features proposed funding gains for key civilian tech programs facing scrutiny on Capitol Hill.
Acquisition
NIH automated biomedical office teases small biz cybersecurity contract
The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences is on the hunt for a small business contractor to provide cybersecurity services.
Acquisition
NSF watchdog warns of 'other transaction' pitfalls as funding decisions loom
The National Science Foundation is poised to distribute billions in research and development funding via legislation designed to boost domestic production of computer chips.
Digital Government
Watchdog: Secret Service, ICE failed to follow federal statutes in using cell phone tracking devices
Two federal agencies failed to consistently apply court statutes and Department of Homeland Security policies for the use of cell site simulators in law enforcement cases, in part because of insufficient policy guidance, a new report claims.
Digital Government
What's the Secret to Getting to the Cloud? Just do it
On the heels of a new federal cloud report, OPM officials tell The Partnership for Public Service what they learned in adopting cloud services and how to get started.
Acquisition
What's the secret to getting to the cloud? Just do it
On the heels of a new federal cloud report, OPM officials tell The Partnership for Public Service what they learned in adopting cloud services and how to get started.
Digital Government
GSA Contract Vehicle Looks to Solve the 'Valley of Death' Problem
The General Services Administration has dubbed the potential vehicle RIO and has formed an acquisition team to continue its market research.
Acquisition
GSA contract vehicle looks to solve the 'valley of death' problem
The General Services Administration has dubbed the potential vehicle RIO and has formed an acquisition team to continue its market research.
Modernization
Mapping cloud to mission
A new report from the Partnership for Public Service highlights how federal agencies have capitalized on cloud technology and how those lessons can help others evolve.
Defense
Army Research Lab scouting new autonomous capabilities, natural language processing
The Army is on the hunt for air-ground robotic and autonomous systems, voice-guided technology and other capabilities as part of its second tech assessment event.
Acquisition
CISA teases industry day for operational strategy support
The cybersecurity agency is planning to field a multiple award schedule contract for consultant services to help shape its operational strategy.
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