Agencies improve, but not by much on second FITARA second scorecard
While most agencies showed slight improvement, no reports were soaring in the second Federal IT Acquisition Reform Act scorecard, according to FCW.
Congressman stresses importance of better standards for Internet of Things
At a recent Internet of Things event, Rep. Darrell Issa (R.-Calif.) stressed the importance of better standards and privacy protections as the number of connected Internet of Things devices increases.
DHS to issue guidance on cyber sharing
The Homeland Security Department plans to publish guidance for the private sector on how to better share cybersecurity information with the government.
DOD CIO catches flak for Windows comments
A group of software vendors are complaining that DOD CIO Terry Halvorsen improperly recommended that defense personnel use Windows 10 for personal use.
New bill would discourage DOD from using LPTA procurements
A new bill, the Promoting Value-Based Defense Procurement Act, has been introduced that would discourage the Defense Department from using lowest price technically, acceptable evaluation criteria for IT acquisitions.
Silicon Valley companies frustrated with lengthy federal procurement process
Despite the federal government’s push to work with them, Silicon Valley companies are frustrated about how long the contract process takes.
Industry cautious toward DHS cyber threat-sharing system
Despite facilitating machine-to-machine sharing of cyber threat indicators between the federal government and the private sector, the Automated Indicator Sharing system has not been a big hit with the private sector.
Congress backs $4.2B IT fund for VA Dept.
House and Senate appropriations subcommittees have backed bills to fund the Veterans Affairs Department.
GSA seeing success with FASt Lane program
The General Services Administration is seeing success with its recent FASt Lane process, meant to fast-track the admission process for the agency’s IT Schedule 70 contract.
GSA to make IT Schedule 70 entry easier
The General Services Administration is streamlining its entry process to IT Schedule 70 in an effort to draw in new and innovative vendors.
Government, industry partnership crucial to national cybersecurity
Speaking at the Incident Response Forum on March 31, deputy treasury secretary Sarah Bloom Raskin lauded the Obama administration’s national cyber incident coordination policy.
GSA planning to rework FedRAMP, make it faster
The General Services Administration is reworking the FedRAMP program to make it faster for vendors to receive approval through GSA or the Defense Department’s Joint Authorization Board, according to FCW.
FISMA report reveals agencies still have work to do
According to the Office of Management and Budget’s annual cybersecurity report card, federal agencies are still vulnerable to common cyberattacks, FCW reported.
House committee kills $3B IT modernization fund
The House Budget Committee rejected an amendment to provide $3 billion for a revolving IT modernization fund in a hearing to pass the fiscal year 2017 budget resolution.
Congressman again pushes for Pentagon acquisition reform
Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Texas) is for the second time introduced an acquisition reform bill focusing on the Pentagon, according to FCW.
FirstNet on schedule to make $6.5B award in November
The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) is aiming to be finished answering questions about its upcoming $6.5 billion network contract by next week, according to FCW.
DHS opens cyber division in Silicon Valley office
The Homeland Security Department has selected Sean McAfee, deputy director of the National Cybersecurity Assessment and Technical Services, to lead a new cyber operations division of its new Silicon Valley office.
GSA appoints new IT director
The General Services Administration has tapped Bill Zielinski to be both its director of the Office of Strategic Programs and IT category executive, according to FCW.
DISA including single service provider in upcoming mobility draft RFP
The Defense Information Systems Agency will incorporate a single service provider solution in its draft request for proposals due out this summer, according to FCW.
GSA still receiving questions about upcoming EIS contract
Despite the Feb. 22 deadline for the General Services Administration’s upcoming next-generation telecommunications contract, GSA is still receiving last minute questions from potential bidders, according to FCW.
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