The General Services Administration headquarters in April 2012. (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images) GSA issues final draft solicitation for Ascend blanket purchase agreement The agency has not yet determined the anticipated award dates, but is encouraging interested parties to respond to the documents. Oct 3, 2024 By Caroline Nihill
(Getty Images) GSA to set baseline requirements for cloud providers through Ascend Requirements will emphasize Cloud Smart objectives and cybersecurity supply chain risk management while providing agencies an open source experience. Aug 4, 2022 By Dave Nyczepir
The General Services Administration (GSA) Headquarters building. (SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images) GSA eyes early Alliant 3 release The success of the $50 billion Alliant 2 has the agency considering increasing the ceiling. Jun 16, 2022 By Dave Nyczepir
(Tajha Chappellet-Lanier / FedScoop) Interior preps cloud acquisition worth up to $1B The department wants to move its agencies away from local data centers towards more standard, shared IT services. May 31, 2022 By Billy Mitchell
The General Services Administration headquarters in April 2012. (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images) GSA updating IT acquisition approach to reduce energy use Sustainability requirements are being added to existing and forthcoming contracts including Ascend and Alliant 3. Apr 7, 2022 By Dave Nyczepir