Daniel Snyder: The growing backlog of unawarded federal contracts – FederalNewsRadio.com
The federal government has a growing backlog of unawarded contracts. Information technology represents the lion’s share of the potential business.
Source: Daniel Snyder: The growing backlog of unawarded federal contracts – FederalNewsRadio.com
Half of all major agencies fall short on having correct CIO reporting structure – FederalNewsRadio.com
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee released its third report card on agency progress in implementing FITARA.
Agencies still aren’t acing FITARA — FCW
Twelve of the 24 CFO Act agencies governed by FITARA improved their grades on the latest scorecard.
GSA adds data security solutions to Schedule 70 — FCW
The agency says Adobe’s electronic signature solutions and other tools will help agencies manage a broad list of federal security requirements.
Source: GSA adds data security solutions to Schedule 70 — FCW
DoD makes moves to improve procurement, acquisition policies – FederalNewsRadio.com
DoD has taken heat in recent years from critics who charge procurement officials have been putting too much weight on low prices and not enough on quality.
Source: DoD makes moves to improve procurement, acquisition policies – FederalNewsRadio.com
10 Predictions for the Worldwide Government Industry 2017 – IDC Community
Governments are confronted with a complex context driving them to come up with new policies, service delivery models, and operational excellence practices. Digital transformation will be the force underpinning the ability to seize the opportunities and manage the risks in this environment. The IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Government 2017 Predictions document predicts the top 10 trends that will impact government departments and agencies worldwide that are engaged in a digital transformation journey aimed at:
– Improving the citizen experience
– Harnessing the power of data
– Leveraging the power of 3rd Platform technologies to enable agile innovation and sustainable scalability of secure systemsSource: 10 Predictions for the Worldwide Government Industry 2017 – IDC Community
No Agency Gets an A in Latest FITARA Scorecard – Nextgov.com
Twelve agencies improved since their May grades, 11 held steady and one—the Transportation Department—dropped.
Source: No Agency Gets an A in Latest FITARA Scorecard – Nextgov.com
ICYMI: Indispensable Intelligence on the State of Government IT | Onvia
The report examines leading trends in IT contracting and provides insight and guidance, both for agency buyers and for private companies selling into the business-to-government (B2G) marketplace.
Source: ICYMI: Indispensable Intelligence on the State of Government IT | Onvia
GAO Lacks Jurisdiction Over Certain DoD Task Orders, Too – SmallGovCon
The GAO lacks jurisdiction to hear protests of DoD task and delivery orders issued under civilian IDIQ contracts, according to two recent GAO decisions.
Source: GAO Lacks Jurisdiction Over Certain DoD Task Orders, Too – SmallGovCon
Deltek sold for $2.8B — Washington Technology
Deltek has been sold for $2.8 billion in cash and will join Roper Technologies, a publicly traded firm with multiple business across several markets.