Former SunTrust exec takes over GSA TTS
Anil Cheriyan, the former CIO of SunTrust Bank, will lead the GSA's Technology Transformation Services beginning next year.
GSA to consolidate multiple award schedules
The General Services Administration plans to consolidate dozens of its buying schedules across product areas including IT and services to reduce duplication.
Will GSA extend EIS transition?
As large EIS primes get closer to their ATOs, GSA may still need to extend the transition period for the $50 billion next generation telecommunications contract.
The impossible challenge of managing 40,000 procurement specialists
Lesley Field, the government's top acquisition officer, talks about the challenge of communicating with 40,000 procurement specialists across government.
GSA leaders swap jobs
Two of the top managers at the Federal Acquisition Service are switching jobs, and there are ramifications for the $50 billion EIS contract.
Are OTAs overused?
Top acquisition officials from DHS and DISA are worked that Other Transaction Authority procurement might be getting overused and will draw congressional scrutiny.
GSA taps AI to review contract solicitations
The Solicitation Review Tool, long in development, would leverage artificial intelligence to ensure that federal contracts posted online comply with disability rules.
EIS telecom pact shifts focus to modernization
The White House wants the $50 billion Enterprise Infrastructure Services contract to be a tool for modernization and not just for swapping out old technology.
Just in time for JEDI, Microsoft readies secret cloud
With proposals just days away, Microsoft has announced that its will have a cloud offering ready to handle classified data in time to handle DOD's JEDI contract.
DHS sets two-pronged approach to EIS adoption
The Homeland Security CIO wants to use the EIS contract to upgrade circuits as well as modernize end points in DHS networks.
GSA, Air Force partner on next NetCents hardware pact
The General Services Administration and the Air Force have formed a partnership to create a blanket purchasing agreement for hardware and software to replace NetCents Solutions 2 contract.
Drone countermeasures added to GSA security schedule
The General Services Administration has added anti-drone technology to the list of products available under Schedule 84. They will be more easily available to federal, state and local law enforcement, first responders and agencies.
Phase II Centers of Excellence solicitations are out
USDA and GSA pushed out requests for proposals to help implement the next stage of the administration's Centers of Excellence program, but they require a quick turnaround.
Acquisition pros report optimism despite budget uncertainty
A survey of federal acquisition specialists from the Professional Services Council found positive views of the workforce and communication efforts.
Still no extension on EIS
GSA is still considering an extension on its 2020 deadline for federal agencies to move to the $50 billion next-generation telecommunications contract.
DHS sees changes ahead for Eagle program
As DHS moves toward the next iteration of the Eagle contract, officials see a more agile-focused procurement, not a traditional IT services contract.
GSA tries to calm industry over procurement portal
In an industry day for its planned e-commerce portal, GSA officials addressed vendor concerns and pressed for more ideas on how to develop the effort.
GSA plans $2.5 billion payroll acquisition
GSA has released a draft RFP for a $2.5 billion payroll system that it wants delivered via a software as a service offering.
Energy puts $30M in grants for quantum computing
The Energy Department has $30 million available for research grants to advance quantum computing efforts.
DHS seeks drone solution for border security
DHS plans to test small drones with sensors that can identify people and vehicles from above, track flying objects and collect data on active shooters.
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