NASA sets schedule for HITSS competition

NASA has released the procurement schedule for its $150 million IT support contract for its headquarter operations.

GSA plans shared-services industry day

GSA is looking to give industry an update and get feedback on its plans for shared-services in the government market.

Navy releases RFP for college IT support

The Navy is creating an IT vehicle for service-disabled, veteran-owned small business to support military colleges.

USDA looks for help with agile development efforts

The Agriculture Department wants help managing agile development efforts as it shifts more IT work to a quicker, more modular approach.

Navy seeks small business for FACTS support

In a new sources sought notice, the Navy is looking for small businesses that can support the FACTS system to manage Navy and DOD shipping and air transportation.

Alliant contract fuels small biz acquisition

Access to Alliant Small Business contract helps drive one small business to acquire small business that holds a prime spot on the contract.

FITARA, strategic sourcing could limit wireless IoT

FITARA and wireless BPAs are great, but they’re also potentially confining wireless device technology, a new study says.

FBI to create $900M IDIQ for Microsoft and web support

The FBI is creating an indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity contract for consulting and engineering services in support of its Microsoft products and for web services.

Agencies' eyes set on EIS transition

Agencies are already beginning their transitions to the General Services Administration’s 15-year, $50 billion Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions contract, which is slated for an October award.

Opinion

Alliant 2: What does GSA want?

Proposal expert Lisa Pafe of Lohfeld Consulting analyzes several Alliant 2 requirements that are raising questions among bidders on the $50 billion vehicle.

DOT OIG wants an analysis of current, future workforce needs

The Transportation Department’s Office of the Inspector General wants plans for strategies regarding its current and future workforce needs.

WT Power Breakfast: Open source perspectives from GSA Digital Service leader

Next week's WT Power Breakfast will bring multiple perspectives on the impact open source is having on the future of IT operations in the government market. Speakers will bring technology, business, government and policy perspectives to the discussion.

Britain's EU vote raises contractor questions

The United Kingdom's vote to leave the European Union will impact U.S. contractors doing business there, but how much of impact is an unanswerable question right now.

SPAWAR releases $50M RFP for new 'as a Service' offering

The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command released a request for proposals for a three-year, $50 million contract for Capacity as a Service.

GSA releases final Alliant 2 RFP

The time to bid on the General Services Administration’s Alliant 2 contract vehicle is now as GSA releases final RFP.

Deloitte questions innovation in sobering defense outlook report

Innovative technologies are a critical part of many countries' defense strategies, but a new report by Deloitte questions whether the focus on innovation really pays off.

NVTC picks winners of 2016 Hot Ticket Awards

The Northern Virginia Technology Council has announced its winners for the 15th annual NVTC Hot Ticket Awards, which honor the region’s best entrepreneurial technology companies.

Opinion

3 ways the Air Force Future Operating Concept will affect IT

The Air Force's new Future Operating Concept looks to integrate the domains of air, land, space and cyber, and that means there should be more business opportunities for solutions providers.

GSA implements rule to make detailed data more available to contractors

The General Services Administration has done away with commercial sales practice disclosures and the price reduction clause in federal contracts with a new rule, according to FCW.

House bill could offer $37M for OPM IT modernization

The House of Representatives is offering the Office of Personnel Management $37 million by way of a bill to help OPM with its IT modernization efforts, according to FCW.