Digital Government

TTS hones customer focus for opioid treatment site

New leaders at Technology Transformation Service are concentrating on customers’ needs, rather than IT requirements.

Acquisition

GAO: DOD should take a closer look at contractor ownership

Some defense contractors may be disguising their owners and it’s costing the Pentagon millions, according to a new watchdog report.

Modernization

Vendors offer EIS advice

Dozens of agencies are prepping solicitations to leverage the $50 billion governmentwide telecom contract Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions ahead of a coming deadline. Here's what some vendors had to say about designing task orders to fit agency needs.

Modernization

Commerce proposes supply chain security rules

Proposed rules back up the White House’s earlier executive order to protect information and communications supply chains from foreign cyber dangers.

Cybersecurity

CBP's modernized travel site hits speed bumps at launch

Customs and Border Protection added new features to the website that powers the Visa Waiver Program, but the rollout was marred by glitches.

Modernization

Latest TIC guidance helps fuel EIS

The Office of Management and Budget's new internet connection guidance is just what the General Services Administration's next-generation telecommunications contract needs, according to experts.

Modernization

FCC bans use of federal funds in purchases of Chinese telecom

The Federal Communications Commission's approved a new rule preventing U.S. telecommunications service providers from using a key federal subsidy to by Huawei and ZTE network gear, including 5G technology.

Acquisition

DHS acquisitions are steady despite CIO departure

Technology procurement at the Department of Homeland Security remains on steady ground despite the departure of CIO Dr. John Zangardi earlier this month for an industry job, according to the agency's top acquisition official.

Modernization

Key EIS transition deadline looms

Agencies are entering a critical time for telecom transitions as March deadline to limit activity on an expiring contract vehicle approaches.

Digital Government

FAA moving airspace notices into the digital age

The Federal Aviation Administration is overhauling its system for flight hazards notifications.

Cybersecurity

House panel moves 5G protection bills

A House telecommunications subcommittee approved several measures aimed at sharpening supply chain protections and security for 5G wireless networks.

Acquisition

Time for shutdown prep, says key trade group

Even though another federal government shutdown might not be in the cards, contractors shouldn’t be complacent, according to the Professional Services Council.

Modernization

Focus on compute, not cloud, says GSA official

Agencies have to put data center and cloud optimization plans together to come to cohesive solution for computing, said agency and industry experts.

Modernization

Alan Thomas to advise investment firm on tech

The General Services Administration's former top acquisition service official has a new job at an investment firm's cloud and cyber solutions company.

Cybersecurity

CBP taps CACI for $1.8B modernization contract

Customs and Border Protection awarded an $1.8 billion back-office IT modernization contract through the General Services Administration's assisted acquisition service.

Cybersecurity

CBP looks to blockchain to track Canadian energy imports

The Silicon Valley Investment Program is tapping a Canadian company with a blockchain platform to help Customs and Border Protection track oil and natural gas imported through pipelines.

Digital Government

Vendors roll with GSA changes

Vendors say they are OK with some of GSA's moves to acquisition interfaces and contract consolidation.

Digital Government

FBI adds feature to threat notice system

The FBI has added a new notification capability to its incident reporting platform to spread tips on potential mass casualty suspects.

Acquisition

GSA names 75 vendors to $5.5 billion hardware contract

The governmentwide Second Generation Information Technology is designed to help federal agencies buy hardware and reduce administrative costs and overhead.

Modernization

Local government key to 5G for feds

As advanced 5G wireless services spread out from large metro areas in the coming years, telecom carriers advise federal agencies with far-flung locations to work with local governments to get connected.