Army plans set-aside contract for wireless network system

The Army intends to release a solicitation in late August for wireless network system administration and support.

Opinion

Cybersecurity as chess match: A new approach for governments

The continued growth of cybersecurity threats means that government needs to adopt a more dynamic approach to security. Expert William Eggers explains.

Opinion

Get ready for the rising tide of zero-code development

The advent of zero-code application development can help integrators deliver solutions faster and give them the freedom to focus resources on solving bigger challenges.

VA considering switching from VistA system to commercial offering

The Department of Veterans Affairs is looking for information on companies who can help switch the agency from its VistA electronic health record system to a commercial product.

How the Pentagon can help federal buying power

The Defense Department’s plan to stand up IT for a background check bureau could be a model for civilian-DOD cooperation.

GSA releases fast-lane FedRAMP template

The General Service Administration has rolled out a uniform template that cloud service providers can use to get into its "FedRAMP Ready" program.

DOD plans for crowdsourcing cybersecurity contract

The Defense Department has released the solicitation for a task order contract to get support with crowdsourced vulnerability discovery and disclosure services.

NARA wants cloud-based case management system

The National Archives and Records Administration wants to acquire an enterprise case management system software as a service through a new five-year task order contract.

Opinion

Can you define business development?

BD expert Bill Scheessele explains the essence of business development and how personal integrity and a desire to see the customer succeed are the critical characteristics of a true BD professional.

Internet of Things poised to drive changes in the cloud

A new report from Govini outlines the close connection between IoT and the cloud and how the Internet of Things will reshape the IT market going forward.

New OMB policy directs agencies to report data on mobile service usage, pricing

The Office of Management and Budget released a directive giving agencies guidelines for buying mobile devices and services, according to FCW.

Do you know the 7 attributes customers use most when making contract awards?

In a recent study conducted by the Government Business Council, agency decision makers were asked what attributes they care about the most when considering a company for an award.

DISA opens competition for $902m Communications Capacity Services Contract

The Defense Information Systems Agency released its request for proposals for its 10-year, $902 million Communications Capacity Services Contract (CSC II), a single-award, task order contract.

CMS looks for collaborative web tool services

The Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services is gathering information for collaboration web tool services.

New data center guidance shifts emphasis from consolidation to optimization

OMB's Data Center Optimization Initiative gives agencies new metrics and goals for fiscal 2018.

GSA talks supply chain in upcoming webinar

GSA is planning a webinar for Aug. 15 to discuss supply chain issues across the federal government.

GSA seeks to modernize federal payroll

The General Services Administration wants feedback on solutions for modernizing the delivery of federal payroll through the Unified Shared Services Management (USSM).

Opinion

8 things you must do to prepare for September

September is the business month of the fiscal year as agencies rush to spend their "use or lose it" funding. ImmixGroup executive Steve Charles offers eight tips for making sure you are ready for the rush.

7 reasons the best BD professionals succeed

Business development success is a combination of best practices and the right mindset working together and achieving repeatable success. Here are seven principles you need to know.

Opinion

Are you ready to join the federal market?

There are many opportunities for small businesses considering work in the federal market, but they come with risks and rewards. Here are some things you need to know.