Opinion

Should you mirror Silicon Valley companies?

Over the past 12 months, Washington has taken a Silicon Valley-like approach to tackling many of today’s most challenging government IT issues. Here are five steps to bring a stronger innovation culture to your company and help your customers.

GSA considers new credentialing business model

The General Services Administration’s Federal Acquisition Service wants industry input on a possible new federal digital identity credential services model.

Reporting rule on transaction data gets public hearing

The General Services administration is planning a public meeting at its headquarters on the topic of the Transactional Data Reporting Rule.

Army focused on continuing ITES-2S success

The Army’s IT Enterprise Solutions-2 Services contract has been a popular vehicle with $10 billion in task orders, and the Army is trying to build on that momentum with ITES-3S.

Better buying power? Well, maybe

There is plenty to like about the Defense Department's Better Buying Power 3.0, but there are some curveballs in the document that bear watching.

Report points to increase in 2014 cyber attacks; what should you do?

The problem with cybersecurity is that when organizations are finally ready for an attack, the threat has likely already evolved and defenses are no longer what they need to be to prevent an attack, according to a recent annual report produced by Symantec.

Opinion

How to add real value to your sales meetings

Sales meetings with government customers need to bring value, or you risk damage to your company's reputation and prospects to win new business.

DISA looking for scalable on-demand processing power

The Defense Information System Agency wants to know if there are new approaches to create a scalable processing capability known as Uncommon Processor Capacity Services, or UPCS.

USPS looking to modernize mail truck delivery fleet

The U.S. Postal Service is looking to build a next-generation delivery fleet that will be more aligned with today’s world, according to Federal Times.

DHS adjusts experience requirements for CISO cybersecurity IDIQ

The Homeland Security Department announced April 8 that it has revised its corporate experience requirements for an upcoming cybersecurity indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity contract.

Opinion

Is DOD moving away from LPTA?

The Defense Department is moving away from the use of lowest price contracts. At least that's the message from the top, but how long will it take to trickle down?

Army seeks food management info system support

The Army is planning for a three-year follow-on contract to support the system it uses for ordering and managing food supplies for soldiers around the world.

USDA considers BPA for IT, professional support services

The Agriculture Department plans to award a multiple-award blanket purchase agreement for land grant, data and IT management services.

NSA looks to continue cybersecurity partnership with private sector

National Security Agency Director Adm. Michael Rogers called for closer and more rapid collaboration with the private sector in investigating cyber intrusions.

Opinion

3 reasons you need information governance

With the growing number of data breaches, information governance is no longer a nice thing to have; it's a requirement for good business. Here are three things you need to know.

Air Force forms task force to take hard look at its cyber vulnerabilities

The Air Force has put together a Task Force Cyber Aware group to diagnose its cyber risks and vulnerabilities as part of a larger move to develop an enterprise-wide approach to cybersecurity, according to FCW.

Navy seeks info on companies to update maritime C2 system

The Navy wants to expand the scope of its command and control functions supported by the Global Command and Control System-Maritime (GCCS-M).

Do you know who's evaluating your bids?

It might be valuable for contractors to know who sits on the source selection committee, but even then, it's no guarantee.

Opinion

3 big data opportunities that can help your customers

Big data is a bright spot in a tough market, and security, infrastructure and management are three keys to helping your customers succeed.

Defense spending drops 8 percent in fiscal 2014

Defense spending dropped 8 percent, or $23.7 billion, in fiscal 2014, Federal Times is reporting.