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Health research agency again sends out first phase CIO-SP4 notices

NITAAC says it began sending Phase 1 notices earlier this month. Phases 2 and 3 are expected to be sent in coming weeks.

Jan 18, 2024 By Madison Alder

WASHINGTON, D.C. – APRIL 22, 2018: An American flag flies over the south facade of the White House in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Robert Alexander/Getty Images)

Software license negotiation, leveraging data among elements of new Biden contracting strategy

The Biden White House announced a four-pronged strategy aimed at saving billions in federal contracting dollars annually.

Nov 9, 2023 By Madison Alder

WASHINGTON D.C., Aug. 28 2022 — A sign outside the Department of Energy building on Independence Ave SW. (Image credit: John Hewitt Jones)

Energy starts process to recompete $10 billion IT services contract, seeking information on capable contractors

The department is looking for partners to provide capabilities in cybersecurity, general IT support, technology strategy, innovation, and more.

Sep 13, 2023 By Caroline Nihill

Small Business Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman (left) and NASA Administrator Bill Nelson (right) are pictured in front of a sign reading "Investing in America" on July 18, 2023 at NASA's headquarters in Washington. — Small Business Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman (left) and NASA Administrator Bill Nelson (right) announced record-high investment in small businesses for government contracts July 18, 2023 at NASA’s headquarters in Washington. (Photo by Madison Alder)

Small business government contracting hits record high of $163B, SBA says

The figure represents a 5.6% year-over-year increase in the volume of small business contract awards made by the U.S. government.

Jul 18, 2023 By Madison Alder

The State Department building is seen on March 19, 2021 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images)

State Department considers generative AI for contract writing

State wants industry feedback about possibly using generative AI and machine learning capabilities to help with basic contract writing.

Jun 15, 2023 By Billy Mitchell

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GAO sustains protest of $242M file conversion contract award to GovCIO

The watchdog recommends that the Department of Veterans Affairs should reevaluate proposals and make a new award decision.

Mar 16, 2023 By Nihal Krishan

How DHS has tried to improve election security matters

DHS looks to staff Network Operations and Security Center with multi-skilled contractors

Support would be provided entirely junior- and journeyman-level personnel, according to a request for information on the feasibility of the department's ask.

Oct 14, 2022 By Dave Nyczepir

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