IT acquisition strategy
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Pentagon CIO Says RMF, ATO Reforms Underway
Kirsten Davies shared how the department is replacing checklist compliance with real‑time threat visibility and ATO reform.
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Pentagon Targets 'License Sprawl' With $9.69B Microsoft Contract
The contract replaces fragmented service‑level contracts with one unified licensing framework, providing a common digital foundation.
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OMB Memo Forces Agencies to Rethink Procurement Oversight
Officials say OMB’s M-26-10 memo could reduce duplicative software spending, but agencies must avoid slowing mission operations.
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Agencies Urge ‘Trust and Verify’ as Supply Chain Cyber Risks Shift
Federal officials warn of growing supply chain risks, from small vendor gaps to human-targeted threats and limited partner visibility.
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War Department Pushes Faster, More Flexible Acquisition Model
DOW Senior Advisor Keely Galloway outlines a new acquisition strategy focused on commercial integration, portfolio management and iterative development.
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Navy CTO: Innovation Adoption Kit Breaks the ‘Valley of Death’
Justin Fanelli outlined how the Navy is using measurable metrics and structured piloting to fast-track emerging technologies.
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'Speed to Capability': Hegseth’s Plan to Change How the Pentagon Buys Tech
War Secretary's commercial-first acquisition model prioritizes speed and accountability to accelerate emerging tech development.
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Agencies Push Data-Driven Acquisition Reforms to Boost Efficiency
New initiatives aim to increase visibility of agency spending, improve data quality and create avenues to deploy solutions across government.
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A Look at Efforts to Streamline Technology Innovation at DOD
Defense leaders are overcoming the "valley of death" by streamlining acquisitions and partnering with industry to accelerate tech adoption.
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Congress Prioritizes AI, Modernization in Defense Funding Bill
Drafts of the National Defense Authorization Act include provisions on emerging technology, AI governance and zero trust.
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Inside FDA's New IT Acquisition Strategy
The agency wants to create shared solutions for the enterprise and centralize the IT infrastructure as part of a 10-year plan.
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