Digital Government
Federal Agency Customer Experience Act Clears Senate
The legislation awaits a markup from the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
Digital Government
MGT Act, Amazon Amendment Survive Defense Authorization Bill Conference
But not all the federal IT amendments made it through.
Digital Government
This One Rule Informs All of Veterans Affairs' Customer Service Decisions
Bells and whistles are great, but they don't matter if they aren't helping customers, Veterans Affairs Department's Lynda Davis said.
Modernization
Massive Classified NSA Contract Under Protest
The second part of the National Security Agency's Groundbreaker IT is on hold.
Digital Government
Trump Picks Homeland Security CIO from Defense Department
John Zangardi was serving as the Defense acting CIO.
Artificial Intelligence
Tech Industry Group Releases Artificial Intelligence Policy Guide
The Information Technology Industry Council released guidance on how industry and government can work together to grow systems based on the human mind.
Digital Government
Pentagon Extends Commercial Health Records Pilot to Fourth Site
The system will be tested at one of the largest military hospitals on the West Coast.
Digital Government
Don’t Bet Against the Baltimore-Washington Area in Amazon’s HQ2 Search
The region put in multiple bids: one from D.C., one from Baltimore and a joint proposal from two Northern Virginia counties.
Digital Government
Could the Senate’s Plan to Speed Up Bid Protests Backfire?
A shorter timeframe to review contracting disputes could put significant stress on the Government Accountability Office.
Modernization
Microsoft Cloud Can Now Host Classified Pentagon Data
The Defense Department will be able to send data that requires a secret-level security clearance to view to the company’s cloud.
Digital Government
GAO Denies Equifax Bid Protest on IRS Contract
In its ruling, GAO said Equifax’ contentions were “unreasonable,” allowing IRS to move forward on a contract with Experian.
Digital Government
IRS Suspends $7 Million Equifax Contract
The suspension comes after additional security incidents at Equifax.
Modernization
House Passes FITARA Enhancement Act
The bill, which passed 418 to 0, would get rid of some of the sunsetting provisions of the original FITARA.
Emerging Tech
U.S. Government’s Hurricane-Hunting Satellite Scheduled to Launch Next Month
NOAA's sending a high-powered replacement into space to boost its weather forecasting capabilities.
Digital Government
Defense Contractors Could Face Pay-Back Clause for Losing Bid Protests
Incumbent contractors that lose a bid protest may end up footing the bill for the government's costs.
Digital Government
GAO to IRS: Actually, You Didn't Have to Give Equifax a Contract
Despite what IRS officials told Congress, the IRS did not have to continue using Equifax services in a bridge contract, a GAO official said.
Digital Government
IRS Explains Why It Gave Equifax a $7 Million Contract After Breach
The contract was awarded without any competition.
Modernization
FedRAMP’s Tailored Baseline is Here
The program offers a faster, cheaper path for certifying low-risk cloud services for agencies.
Digital Government
Trump Aide Says Modernizing Federal IT is Administration’s Cold War Moment
Will the government's technology challenges galvanize decision-makers as the Cold War once did?
Modernization
The Air Force Will Dole Out $1 Billion for Cloud Migration
Dell EMC, General Dynamics and Microsoft teamed to win a big Air Force contract.
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