GSA considers new cloud support services effort
The General Services Administration is considering the practicality of an acquisition for support services as it creates a cloud portfolio to help agencies transition to the cloud.
SSA extends deadline for cloud services
The Social Security Administration is developing a contract to expand a cloud pilot project and acquire infrastructure and platform cloud services.
Library of Congress seeks study of its CIO structure
The Library of Congress is re-envisioning the structure of its Office of the Chief Information Officer to make it a strategic business partner with the library's service units and management.
USAID to host small biz vendor outreach event
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will host a small business vendor outreach event Jan. 22 in Washington, DC.
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6 cyber best practices for the new year
Use the new year as an opportunity to adopt these best practices to combat insider threats at your company.
Census Bureau unclear about how, if contractors will aid in 2020 census
The clock is ticking for the Census Bureau with 2020 just four years away, and the bureau must decide whether it will build or buy technology to get the job done, according to FCW.
6 ways to be a better partner
Partnering is a critical component of the government market. Four experts from large and small businesses offer their best advice for making the best of the prime-sub relationship.
PSC joins forces with WT parent on new tradeshow
The Professional Services Council has signed on with 1105 Media to be a founding partner on the new Acquire Show, a two-day conference and trade show built around government acquisition and management.
OMB officials invent plan to streamline government software purchases
In an effort to help save taxpayers money, two Office of Management and Budget officials are making plans to consolidate and streamline the way the government buys software.
Air Force looking for innovations for 'kill chain' integration
The Air Force has asked for concept papers for addressing kill chain integration that includes intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance to have an in-depth awareness of emergent threats.
DHS prepares transition to OASIS
As the Homeland Security Department moves from its own vehicle to a GSA contract it is having its contractors meet with each other in order to determine how to best work with the agency.
DOJ gears up for $1.4B recompete of major IT services contract
The Justice Department issued a sources-sought notice for a 10-year, $1.4 billion multiple-award contract to provide all varieties of IT services across all offices and bureaus of the department.
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Three marketing musts for 2016
Margins are under pressure and resources are scarce, so your marketing dollars must pay significant dividends. Mark Amtower explains three things you must do in 2016.
Defense Health Agency seeks small biz for $70M workflow contract
The Defense Health Agency issued a new solicitation for a five-year, $70 million set-aside contract to standardize functionality of clinical workflows at each military treatment facility.
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How to gain success by making management a 'spiritual' practice
In today's fast-paced business world, managers seldom consider their relationship with employees but they might be missing a powerful route to success by not taking a more 'spiritual' approach.
Services and IP protect margins, drive consolidation in logistics support space
While the large defense companies may be fleeing most parts of the services market, new research from Govini shows that contractor logistics support remains a desirable niche because it lets the defense contractors own their weapons platforms from head to tail.
Government leaders see partnership and culture as keys to reducing cyber risks
In the seventh of our series of Washington Technology Industry Days, a number of agency executives took on cybersecurity priorities, opportunities and procurement at their agencies, and emphasized the need to think differently about cyber.
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NITAAC director on finding your right fit
NITAAC Director Robert Coen offers his insights on GWACs and the critical role the right partners plays in finding success on large GWAC contracts.
NAVAIR considers BOAs for cyber warfare in aviation systems
The Naval Air Systems Command plans to issue basic ordering agreements with companies for cyber warfare support of its naval aircraft, weapons and other aviation systems.
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