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.