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.