Modernization
Cyber exercise shows need for closer federal-state coordination
A joint exercise in Houston last summer highlighted gaps in infrastructure protection.
Modernization
Vendors say EIS deadlines should shift because of shutdown
Deadlines for solicitations on the $50 billion Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions vehicle may need to shift because impacts to buying agencies that were shuttered during the recent lapse in appropriations.
People
GSA taps acting official to lead Office of Systems Management
Judith Zawatsky will head a key office at the Federal Acquisition Service.
Cybersecurity
Opening bids on DHS funding include more border tech
House and Senate appropriators are trying to hash out a deal for Homeland Security funding that the president will sign – and tech will likely play a big part.
Acquisition
What's next for procurement after the shutdown?
Acquisition agencies are prepared for, but not necessarily expecting, a surge in post-shutdown buying.
Digital Government
DARPA digs into underground mapping
The research arm of the Defense Department looks to a Colorado mine for next leg of its tunnel mapping tech challenge.
Cybersecurity
DHS faces immediate and long-term problems from the shutdown
The shutdown is having lasting effects on the mission at the Department of Homeland Security, with some effects more evident than others, according to ex-agency officials.
Acquisition
Acquisition frozen at DHS due to the shutdown
The Department of Homeland Security acknowledged that the government shutdown, now over a month old, is hampering the ability of the agency to respond to contract solicitations.
Modernization
Survey: Execs worldwide back IoT security rules
Industry wants governments to step up regulation of internet-of-things device security, according to a survey.
Modernization
Shutdown could take a toll on EIS
Agencies got extra time to prep for the transition to the $50 billion governmentwide telecom contract, but the partial government shutdown could interfere with those plans.
People
FAA looks to ease drone flight rules
FAA wants to make it easier for commercial drones to fly over people and at night, but the ongoing shutdown is stalling the adoption of new regulations.
Digital Government
House passes CIO bill
Legislation would strengthen reporting structure for CIO, CISO, require IT reports and plans.
Digital Government
The tricky task of finding a new home for the Federal Protective Service
GAO tells DHS it needs to better define what is to become of its building security component.
People
NITAAC expects post-shutdown push
The manager of the National Institute of Health's governmentwide acquisition contracting vehicles says federal customers will have to rush to meet fiscal 2019 purchasing deadlines after the shutdown.
Cybersecurity
Dot-gov site security erodes during shutdown
An internet security company identified expired security certificates on .gov websites.
Acquisition
SEWP still selling through the shutdown
NASA is operating without a congressional appropriation but its key governmentwide acquisition vehicle is navigating the shutdown so far.
Modernization
Shutdown unlikely to slow EIS planning
The shutdown won't have a significant impact on transition planning for the Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions contract, according to one contracting expert. Major IT acquisition vehicles also continue to operate -- at least for now.
Digital Government
Standing up CISA
The newly renamed and enhanced cyber agency at the Department of Homeland Security will grow into its new role in 2019.
Acquisition
GSA plans big moves in e-commerce
In the coming year, GSA will tackle the multiple complexities of launching an e-commerce acquisition platform from scratch.
Acquisition
How to win at TMF
A board member explains how to prepare and present projects for the Technology Modernization Fund.
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