FITARA 9.0 Marks Progress in Empowering Tech Leaders

Since the last edition of the FITARA scorecard, DHS and NASA have remarkably risen from the bottom according to the public release on Wednesday.

The State of The RFP in 2019: A Snapshot

A request for proposal (RFP) asks potential suppliers to submit business proposals for procuring products and services to the organization seeking them.

Here Are 10 Reasons Why YOU Should Attend FAST 2020

Government employees who perform acquisition functions will benefit from training sessions that outline how to buy for the government.

5 Tips for Doing Agile on Legacy Systems

How do agencies thoughtfully and securely approach modernization without disrupting critical business? Understanding what you have is the first step.

CIO Success Stories Guide Future FITARA Implementation

Misnamed but Mission-Critical: FITARA Five Years Later

FITARA is misnamed, but that’s not to suggest the law has failed to transform the way federal agencies go about investing in technology.

Maximizing Acquisition Effectiveness: 3 Common Requirements Definition Pitfalls

To date, there has been minimal focus and attention on addressing the largest culprit of poor acquisition outcomes: inadequate requirements definition.

Big Government IT is Dead. Long Live Big Government IT

Big government IT is broken and (slowly) dying. Too many projects cost too much and don’t actually deliver for the American people. In the face of greater budgetary pressure and higher citizen expectations, government buyers, program staff, and IT managers must change their approach.