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Government tech – What’s sustainability got to do with it?

As it turns out, a lot, according to a recent best practices guide for agency CIO’s, and to Energy Department CIO Ann Dunkin.

  • By Natalie Alms

House Oversight members want Login.gov documents outlining $187M modernization award

The chairman and ranking member of a House subcommittee investigating alleged misleading statements about the digital identity site want to know how the site’s project team secured a $187 million modernization grant.

  • By Carten Cordell

Government buyers need training to go green, panel says

An advisory group based at the General Services Administration has ideas for putting government operations on a net-zero emissions basis.

  • By Natalie Alms

Login.gov is still 'vital' despite setbacks, GSA official says

In a Thursday keynote, Sonny Hashmi talked about the future plans for the single sign-on following a bombshell watchdog report about the program in March.

  • By Natalie Alms

Agencies launch initiative to better identify minority-owned contractors

The joint effort between the Small Business Administration and the General Services Administration aims to make it easier for federal procurement officials to connect with small, disadvantaged businesses across sectors.

  • By Chris Riotta

GSA contract vehicle looks to solve the 'valley of death' problem

The General Services Administration has dubbed the potential vehicle RIO and has formed an acquisition team to continue its market research.

  • By Carten Cordell

GSA not tapping data on unauthorized access attempts at federal facilities, report says

The General Services Administration isn't using access card data to mitigate risks on federal property, according to a new report.

  • By Chris Riotta

White House looks to shore up public trust in government websites

Federal agencies need to use 'memorable' and succinct domain names for government websites, per guidance issued on Wednesday.

  • By Chris Riotta

R&D funding vehicle could supercharge small biz innovation programs

The General Services Administration's Office of Assisted Acquisition Service is working to bridge the gap between the research and commercialization phases of technology development, while bringing more governmentwide access to the new technologies.

  • By Carten Cordell

House Oversight Committee probes GSA administrator’s telework

The GOP-led committee is seeking details about Robin Carnahan's telework arrangements.

  • By Carten Cordell

New funding flexibility could help extend the reach of the Federal Citizen Services Fund

The new pass-the-hat style funding tool could be tapped to fund cross-agency work.

  • By Natalie Alms

GSA's plan to scale up commercial platforms program hits the street

The program currently allows some 40,000 participants across 25 federal agencies to conduct small-scale acquisitions up to $10,000 on platforms like Amazon and Overstock.

  • By Chris Riotta

The CX executive order turns one

The White House says that agencies have made improvements to websites, mobile apps and more. Several experts say that long-term success will depend on the staying power of customer experience as a priority and methodology.

  • By Natalie Alms

Ann Lewis to head GSA's Technology Transformation Services

Lewis, who recently served in a senior tech role at the Small Business Administration, has spent her career focused on supporting small businesses while serving in top technology positions across the public and private sectors.

  • By Chris Riotta
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GSA establishes new legal division for technology services

The agency is seeking legal talent to help advise tech-focused offices.

  • By Carten Cordell

GSA beta tests new 'federal front door'

GSA is testing updates to USA.gov in keeping with the administration's customer experience push, but questions linger about how cross-agency collaboration will work in practice.

  • By Natalie Alms

Longtime GSA official Jim Russo dies at 65

Colleagues remember a technical expert, a trusted collaborator and a caring friend.

  • By Adam Mazmanian

GSA lifts curtains on the next Alliant contract

Version three of this flagship government-wide technology solutions vehicle is now ready for industry to read and comment on.

  • By Ross Wilkers

GSA, DOE look to the private sector for green building tech

The federal government is looking for ways to help commercial buildings transition away from their reliance on fossil fuels while aiming to achieve economy-wide net zero emissions by 2050.

  • By Chris Riotta

Labor Department, USPS team up on ID proofing

A pilot project set to launch in 2023 will see the Department of Labor and the postal service teaming up to help unemployment insurance applicants verify identities on behalf of participating states.

  • By Natalie Alms

GSA’s Login.gov has a new director

The former director of software engineering for the city of Philadelphia is taking the helm of GSA’s Login.gov.

  • By Natalie Alms