GSA to ‘quadruple’ in size to centralize procurement across the government
The head of GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service told employees at a Thursday meeting that the agency will “do about $400 billion” in procurement management under this effort. A new executive order moves some agencies’ contracting work to the General Services Administration, which already plays a key role in government procurement, agency leadership told employees in an […]
How AOC Connect juggles today’s market churn with tomorrow’s demands
This telecom carrier’s blueprint involves the expansion of its network and potentially what the government’s next big modernization contract looks like. AOC Connect changed its trajectory forever in April 2023, when the federal telecommunications carrier was acquired by investment firm JLC Infrastructure following a two-year search for a new owner. Then as is per custom in […]
AI’s promise amid federal EHR growing pains
As VA struggle with costs and DOD completes its rollout, artificial intelligence offers a path forward for electronic health records. While electronic health records systems have seen significant advancements, particularly in the federal government, they also have faced notable challenges in execution. Two main federal EHR programs – one from the Veterans Administration and the other […]
FedRAMP to announce major overhaul next week
The initiative would seek to automate much of the cloud security program’s approval workflow and shift more control to the private sector. A cornerstone federal program that certifies the security architecture of private sector cloud services for government use is expected to announce a fundamental overhaul to its processes on Monday, according to multiple people familiar […]
GSA tightens enforcement of minimum sales requirements for schedule holders
Trump Administration and DOGE revive revenue thresholds to cut administrative costs and remove poor performing schedule holders. The General Services Administration is stepping up enforcement of a clause that requires schedule holders to meet a minimum amount of business or GSA will kick them off the schedule. The clause is not a new requirement, but it […]