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Frank Konkel
Editor-in-Chief
Contracts
Docusign discounts prices on software across government until 2027
The discounts cover two key software lines for all federal agencies.
- By Frank Konkel
Contracts
GSA announces centralized travel service ‘GO.Gov’
Go.Gov will replace individual agency travel management systems and act as a shared service across the government.
- By Frank Konkel
Podcasts
WT 360: Our EIC Frank Konkel on Uber’s federal pact and procurement centralization
Frank Konkel, editor-in-chief for all GovExec publications including WT, jumps in to help connect the rideshare giant’s agreement with the General Services Administration and the agency’s agenda for reforming government contracting.
- By Frank Konkel and Ross Wilkers
Contracts
Pentagon will ‘open the door’ to more companies for next major cloud contract
The Pentagon’s tech chief said JWCC Next will look a little different than its $9 billion predecessor.
- By Frank Konkel
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Contracts
GSA, Uber partner to cut travel costs for feds, military and select contractors
The partnership with Uber for Business has major implications for the federal workforce at home and abroad.
- By Frank Konkel
Contracts
Pentagon awards multiple companies $200M contracts for AI tools
Anthropic, Google, OpenAI and xAI will compete for task orders under a new DOD vehicle focused on national security challenges.
- By Frank Konkel
Contracts
Elastic to discount software for agencies in latest GSA OneGov agreement
The San Francisco-headquartered tech firm will offer up to 60% discounts on software pricing through September 2027.
- By Frank Konkel
Companies
Google is ‘all in’ on government business
The company’s cloud offering for government customers achieved more important security milestones last week, allowing it’s tech tools to be used in the most sensitive, classified environments.
- By Frank Konkel
Podcasts
WT 360: All roads lead back to GSA in this ‘Editor’s Summit’ episode
Frank Konkel, editor-in-chief for GovExec’s publications including us, joins Nick and Ross to unpack the General Services Administration’s newest moves to be the central agency for all things GovCon and some other major storylines.
- By Frank Konkel, Nick Wakeman and Ross Wilkers
Companies
Deloitte’s Silicon to Service’ available for government, regulated industries
Dell Technologies, NVIDIA and Equinix are also involved in the offering.
- By Frank Konkel
Exclusive
Contracts
GSA prepping plans to move NASA SEWP and NIH contract vehicles under its management
The General Services Administration’s role in federal acquisition may soon expand further.
- By Frank Konkel
Companies
GSA, Salesforce agree to major Slack discounts for government
The General Service Administration announced another cost-savings offering through its OneGov effort to centralize technology procurements.
- By Frank Konkel
Contracts
GSA’s procurement chief details administration’s acquisition reform plans
In a wide-ranging interview with GovExec TV, Larry Allen addressed the agency’s new OneGov strategy, AI opportunities and the centralization of federal procurement functions.
- By Frank Konkel
Contracts
Google's government deal is the ‘first of many’ to come, DOGE says
The governmentwide software discount inked between Google and the General Services Administration prompted several competitors to reach out to the agency, according to sources familiar.
- By Frank Konkel
Contracts
Google, GSA agree to major governmentwide software discount
Google estimates the discount could save federal agencies up to $2 billion over the next three years.
- By Frank Konkel
With RIFs imminent, the Small Business Administration reoffers its Deferred Resignation Program
SBA employees have until April 7 to decide again whether to take the “Fork in the Road.”
- By Frank Konkel
Contracts
GSA issues major changes to Multiple Awards Schedule program
Contracts that do not meet sales thresholds will be allowed to expire, among other changes introduced through a new initiative.
- By Frank Konkel
Contracts
The Pentagon’s next major cloud contract is in the works
It may be even bigger than its $9 billion predecessor.
- By Frank Konkel
Breaking News
Companies
Trump administration asks agencies to cull consultants
A memo dated Wednesday asks agencies to review their contracts with 10 of the “highest paid” companies.
- By Frank Konkel, Natalie Alms and Ross Wilkers
Exclusive
Companies
AI startup Anthropic to build out public sector team
Thiyagu Ramasamy, formerly of Amazon Web Services, will lead the effort.
- By Frank Konkel