Tech groups urge congressional leaders to pass bill on agency software buying
In a letter shared with FedScoop, the trade groups press Senate and House leadership on taking up the SAMOSA Act before the end of the term.
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The software you can’t use at NASA
A variety of applications from Chinese companies are on the list — as are a handful of more surprising inclusions.
CISA’s Easterly points to government’s ‘purchasing power’ as a tool to force secure software development
Jen Easterly said the "government can have a big role" in incentivizing and driving private companies to employ secure software principles just by doing business with the…
CISA and partners issue secure-by-design principles for software manufacturers
The guidance is intended to speed up cultural shifts within the technology industry needed to achieve a safe future online.
Coding for the future of U.S. national defense
The rise of software factories across the Department of Defense illustrates the art of the possible in developing applications and services across multiple clouds.
Major government tech contractors use monopolistic vendor-lock to drive revenue, study says
The report says Microsoft and Oracle received at least 25% to 30% of government sales over the last decade through less than fully competitive procurements.
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IARPA to develop novel AI that automatically generates tips to improve intel reports
The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) has a new REASON program.
OMB to hold listening session with industry on software security self-attestation
National Security Council official Steve Kelly says the White House is targeting a January launch for new self-attestation requirements.
House lawmakers introduce bill to overhaul how agencies buy software
The SAMOSA Act could significantly affect how federal agencies acquire software and IT services.
DHS extends proposal deadline for $10B FirstSource III solicitation following changes
The solicitation for IT value-added resellers and software producers was hit with eight preemptive protests.