Empower AI Wins Next-Gen GSA Enterprise IT Task Order
Empower AI has won the Digital Innovation for General Services Administration Infrastructure Technologies Next Generation task order under the GSA Alliant 2 Governmentwide Acquisition Contract. The award has a total value of $145.6 million over two years of performance. “This award reflects the trust GSA has placed in our team and the results we’ve delivered
GSA’s Michael Skorny is Filling his Summer Agenda with Learning, Connection — from DC to London
As acquisition quality director for GSA’s FEDSIM Assisted Acquisition Services, Michael Skorny leads a 40-person sector setting governance and delivery standards for defense acquisition portfolios, ensuring complex federal acquisitions deliver value and mission impact across government. This summer, Skorny’s schedule reflects a balance of professional growth and personal grounding. Splitting his time between Washington, D.C.,
WATCH: Modernizing Federal Acquisition, Streamlining Procurement & Embracing AI with Jylinda Johnson & Laura Stanton
In this video panel series, WashingtonExec interviews industry and public sector leaders to explore the challenges, innovations and initiatives shaping the government IT landscape. This video was originally recorded on March 5, 2026. In this segment, recorded in GDIT’s studio, WashingtonExec’s Founder and CEO JD Kathuria sits down with Jylinda Johnson, senior vice president for
Trump Nominates Edward Forst to Lead GSA
President Donald Trump has nominated Edward Forst, chairman of London‑based private equity firm Lion Capital, to lead the General Services Administration. His appointment requires Senate confirmation. If confirmed, Forst would replace Stephen Ehikian, who served as acting administrator since January and remains deputy administrator. Mike Rigas recently assumed the acting role until the Senate acts.
GSA’s David Shive Recognized with WashingtonExec’s Public Service Award
David Shive receives WashingtonExec’s Public Service Award. David Shive, chief information officer for the General Services Administration, was awarded one of WashingtonExec’s Public Service Awards at this year’s Chief Officer Awards. This award recognizes five federal leaders whose careers reflect what public service is really about: showing up, sticking with the mission and doing the
Coalfire’s Adam Shnider Named to Federal Secure Cloud Advisory Committee
The General Services Administration has appointed Adam Shnider, executive vice president of assessment services at Coalfire, as a representative member of the Federal Secure Cloud Advisory Committee. His 3-year term began May 15. The committee advises GSA, the FedRAMP Board and federal agencies on secure cloud adoption. As an independent assessor, Shnider brings expertise in
System High Wins Spot on OASIS+ Contract
System High Corp. is an awardee of the new $50 billion, 10-year OASIS+ multiple-award IDIQ contract from the General Services Administration. As one of 588 Unrestricted awardees, System High is authorized to provide services across eight domains: Management and Advisory, Technical and Engineering, Intelligence, Research and Development, Logistics, Facilities, Environmental, and Enterprise Solutions. “We are
Sigma Defense Wins Spot on GSA OASIS+ Contract
Sigma Defense is selected for the General Services Administration’s One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus contract. This 10-year multi-agency contract is a government-wide, multiple-award IDIQ program. Sigma Defense will deliver services in management and advisory, technical and engineering, and intelligence services domains. OASIS+ offers a streamlined procurement framework for federal agencies, supporting mission-critical, service-based
2024 Pinnacle Awards Winner: GSA’s Parimala Rao
Parimala Rao, deputy chief information security officer at the General Services Administration, has won WashingtonExec’s Pinnacle Award for Cybersecurity Executive of the Year (Government). On Nov. 21, WashingtonExec announced the Pinnacle Awards winners during an annual event showcasing government and industry executives who notably spurred innovation for federal clients in the region. The event, attended
Pinnacle Award Finalist Parimala Rao: ‘Pursue a Career in Cybersecurity Within the Federal Government’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Parimala Rao, deputy chief information security officer with the General Services Administration, and finalist in the Government Cybersecurity Executive of the Year category. Here, she talks
Pinnacle Award Finalist GSA’s Charge Card Management Program: ‘Try New Things and Take on New Challenges.’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next are GSA’s Jessica Marine, digital experience lead, and Andrew Lee, business management specialist. They are finalists in the Government Information Technology of the Year category for the
Fearless Wins GSA Contract to Bolster Login.gov Capabilities
Fearless won a call-to-order on a blanket purchase agreement to support the General Services Administration’s Login.gov platform through data analytics. “Login.gov plays a vital role in simplifying how millions of Americans interact with their government online, serving over 100 million users across more than 50 federal and state agencies,” said Fearless Digital President Alka Bhave.
Pinnacle Award Finalist Ashley Mahan: ‘Stay Curious and Gain Exposure to as Many Technology Areas as Possible’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Ashley Mahan, director of the General Services Administration’s Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program and Secure Cloud Portfolio, and finalist in the Cloud Executive of the
Kelly Morrison on HumanTouch’s AI-Driven Approach to Helping Government Modernize IT
Technology promises to improve efficiency, elevate service levels and enable government agencies to meet their missions faster and better. But getting there isn’t easy. “There are ongoing workforce challenges, such as legacy technology and increased vulnerabilities impacting the cyber posture of agencies,” said Kelly Morrison. “And government agencies are struggling to harness massive amounts of
Pinnacle Award Finalist Bo Berlas: ‘Government Service is Centered on Mission’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2023 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 25, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 16. Next is Bo Berlas, the chief information security officer at the General Services Administration, and finalist in the Government Cybersecurity Executive of the Year category. Here, he shares
Pinnacle Award Finalist Sagar Samant: ‘The Next Frontier for Us to Conquer is Data Activation’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2023 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 25, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 16. Next is Sagar Samant, acting chief information officer of the Federal Acquisition Service for the General Services Administration, and finalist in the Government Cloud Executive of the Year
Top Government Tech Leaders to Watch in 2023: GSA’s David Shive
David Shive Chief Information Officer, General Services Administration Being the GSA CIO has been one of David Shive’s most fulfilling career achievements. He has observed the CIO role at GSA shift from service provider to strategic partner in delivering products and services to customers. “At GSA, we approach IT delivery like running a business,” he
GSA Appoints Jetta Wong as New Climate Adviser, Names Other Personnel Changes
The General Services Administration has announced the appointment of Jetta Wong as senior adviser to the administrator on climate, and Channing Grate as associate administrator in the Office of Strategic Communications. Wong joins GSA from her own consulting practice and the Center for Clean Energy Innovation at the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, where she
SAIC Wins GSA ASTRO Contracts for IT Support Services
Science Applications International Corp. has been awarded prime contract positions on the General Services Administration ASTRO multiple-award family of contracts, managed by GSA’s Federal Systems Integration and Management Center office. SAIC is one of only six companies awarded all 10 contracts. The award of the GSA ASTRO contracts adds to SAIC’s existing portfolio of contract
WashingtonExec Climate Change Leaders Weigh in on GSA Report
As the federal government works to minimize the impacts of climate change — such as protecting supply chains and fortifying communities against extreme weather — leaders at all levels are asked to consider their policies and plans in a new light. There are over 20 climate risk and adaptation plans in the Climate Change Risk
CGI Chosen to Develop Common Catalog Platform for GSA
CGI has been selected by the General Services Administration to develop a modern web-based application programming interface for managing catalog data, called the Common Catalog Platform. Awarded under the GSA CIO Modernization and Enterprise Transformation contract vehicle, the task order features a phased approach that extends over a 1-year base period and four 1-year option
LMI to Support GSA on Renewable Energy
Government consultancy LMI will provide subject matter expertise and program management services for the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service Office of Facilities Management’s Energy Division and Climate and Sustainability Division. The Energy Division comprises nine program areas and procures regulated and deregulated energy for over 40 agencies and for GSA facilities under its jurisdiction, custody
GSA Picks Guidehouse to Help Electrify the Federal Fleet
Guidehouse has been selected by the General Services Administration’s Office of Fleet Management to help electrify the U.S. government’s fleet. “This work represents a major component of a broader industry shift to optimize fleet operations and infrastructure to support and implement new [zero-emission vehicle] technology,” said Karen Wilson, partner in Guidehouse’s energy, sustainability and infrastructure
Dovel Technologies, IT Objects Joint Venture Wins GSA STARS III Contract
Through its joint venture with IT Objects, Dovel Technologies has won a multi-award contract to provide IT services and solutions for the Streamlined Technology Acquisition Resource for Services III Governmentwide Acquisition Contract. The contract has a 5-year base ordering period with one 3-year option and a ceiling of $50 billion. “The STARS III program offers
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