Federal agencies are focusing on technology-driven supply chain resilience to secure continuous service delivery, mitigate risks from global interdependencies, and ensure cybersecurity, data-driven insights, and cross-sector collaboration, strengthening their infrastructure against disruptions and vulnerabilities.
The federal government stands at the crossroads of necessity and innovation in the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape. The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) plays a critical role in this ecosystem, aiming to streamline security authorization for cloud products and services used by federal agencies. As automation seeps deeper into every facet of technological… Read more »
Modernization is crucial for agencies to stay agile, secure, and responsive to evolving needs. But it can be hard to overcome the hurdles. Here are some strategies.
A CIO’s busy schedule can sideline the critical task of technology scouting. Setting vendor “office hours” is a way to get the information without wasting time.
The metrics used to measure CX in the commercial sphere aren’t always appropriate for government agencies. Here are some qualitative measures that can better demonstrate the value of your CX.
Streamlinging your FedRAMP processes can expedite authorization timelines, reduce costs, and improve overall resilience. Here’s how it’s done.
Federal contract spending likely will surge in 2024. That means federal contractors should be asking themselves how ready they are to pounce on new opportunities — how well they can forecast rates, costs and pipelines.
A recently enacted law, the PRICE Act, is making it easier for federal, state and local government acquisition teams to find innovative ways to address their procurement needs. Central to the effort is the Department of Homeland Security’s Procurement Information Lab.
One type of government contract — the firm-fixed-price, level-of-effort (FPLOE) contract — specifically relates to research and development. But some agencies are using FPLOE contracts for unauthorized purposes, and that’s not innovative, says one GovLoop featured contributor: It’s abuse.
Supply chain disruptions can have devastating consequences on our daily lives. So how can agencies prepare for worst case scenarios? What questions should they ask?