3rd Annual Federal Mobile Computing Summit Held Last Week: Over 50 Companies Represented, Well-Attended by Government
The 3rd Annual Federal Mobile Computing Summit, hosted by ACT-IAC co-Chairman Tom Suder, President of Mobilegov (industry) and Dr. Rick Holgate, CIO and Assistant Director for Science and Technology of ATF (government), was held at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center last Tuesday, January 22nd and Wednesday, January 23rd. Dr. Holgate, Lisa Schlosser,
Knowledge Consulting Group Wins $3.3M GSA Information Security Assessment & Authorization Task Order
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Systems Integration and Management Center (FEDSIM) has awarded Knowledge Consulting Group (KCG) a task order valued at $3.3 million to provide information security Assessment and Authorization (A&A) services to the Office of the Chief Information Officer in GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service. Awarded through KCG’s GSA Schedule contract (GS-35F-0448N),
ACT-IAC to Partner with GSA for March 21st Second Annual Acquisition Excellence Event
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has a new partner this year in hosting the second annual Acquisition Excellence event March 21, 2013: the American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC). The event will take place at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, D.C. Kathleen Turco, Associate Administrator for GSA’s Office of Government-wide
NEW SERIES: Interview with INSA Achievement Award Winner Jordan Renga, John W. Warner Homeland Security Award
The Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) will hold its 3rd annual Achievement Awards Ceremony Thursday, December 6th, at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill. The ceremony will honor six young professionals in the intelligence and national security sectors for their professional contribution to the community. The ceremony’s keynote speaker will be Letitia A. Long, Director
Unisys Corporation Wins BPA Estimate of $2.5B with GSA
Unisys Corporation has won a blanket purchase agreement (BPA), with an estimated ceiling value of $2.5 billion, by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to compete for task orders for cloud-based services for email, collaboration, office automation, electronic records management and other functions. The agreement has a two-year base period followed by three one-year option
Unisys Wins Contract for GSA Database and Middleware Systems Operation, Cloud Transition
The General Services Administration has awarded a contract to Unisys to operate database and middleware systems for the Federal Acquisition Service. “This new task order expands Unisys’ relationship with GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service into new areas of innovation,” said Venkatapathi Puvvada, the company’s group vice president for civilian agencies. “We look forward to helping the
Sundar Vaidyanathan of Karsun Solutions on Sequestration: “Maintaining a Lean Overhead”
New WashingtonExec Series: The possibility of sequestration, or automatic budget cuts that could take effect on Jan. 2 if Congress fails to agree on how to cut $1.2 trillion dollars from the federal budget, has some in Washington, D.C. thinking ahead. In a new series, WashingtonExec is asking federal contracting leaders their thoughts on the
Dave McClure Speaks at WashingtonExec Breakfast on the Topic of Big Data
August 1, 2012 WashingtonExec hosted a breakfast roundtable at The Tower Club Tysons Corner with David L. McClure, Associate Administrator of the Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies (OCIST) at the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). Dave McClure, a thought-leader in big data initiatives within GSA as well as the overall federal government, spoke
Federal Mobile Computing Summit: Panelists Discuss Mobile Heath, FedRAMP and Stovepipe IT
The second annual Federal Mobile Computing Summit & Technology Showcase was held at the Ronald Reagan and International Trade Center on August 8, 2012, hosted by Dr. Rick Holgate, CIO of ATF, and Tom Suder, CEO of Mobilegov. The event was keynoted by Dr. Rick Holgate, Margie Graves, Deputy CIO of DHS, and Dr. David
Dave McClure of GSA and Rick Holgate of ATF Keynote the Federal Mobile Computing Summit
The who’s who in the federal mobile space gathered for the second annual Federal Mobile Computing Summit, held at the Ronald Reagan and International Trade Center on August 8, 2012, and co-Chaired by Dr. Rick Holgate, CIO of ATF, and Tom Suder, CEO of Mobilegov. Dr. Holgate and Suder are both active members of ACT-IAC.
TASC Awarded Prime In Federal MOBIS Contract
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has awarded TASC, Inc., a Mission Oriented Business Integrated Services contract, or MOBIS. Through MOBIS, federal agencies can acquire a range of professional business services to help improve their operations. “For nearly 50 years, TASC has helped government decision makers drive systems engineering efficiencies and optimal cost benefits on
Q&A with David McClure: USA Search, FedRAMP and Real-Time Big Data Capability
David McClure, Associate Administrator of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies (OCIST), sat down with the WashingtonExec to discuss the explosion of big data and how it relates to the federal government. McClure also covered Data.gov, USA Search, and FedRAMP. WashingtonExec: Do you have any big data pilot
Intelligent Decisions Awarded $32 Million Blanket Purchase Agreement With GSA
Intelligent Decisions (ID) has been awarded a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) in support of the U.S. General Services Administration’s (GSA) National Information Technology Commodity Program (NITCP). Under the nearly $32 million contract, ID will provide computer tablets and accessories. “This NITCP BPA awarded to Intelligent Decisions is representative of GSA’s commitment to excellence in procuring
Interview With Bev Godwin Of GSA: “We Can’t Expect Citizens To Come To Our Websites, We Have To Be Where They Are”
Bev Godwin, Director of the Federal Citizen Information Center at GSA, sat down with WashingtonExec to discuss current projects and initiatives at GSA. We asked Godwin about her most recent venture, Publications.USA.gov, as well as how the federal government is utilizing social media to get its message across. We also learned about Godwin’s recent trip
The SI Wins GSA 871 Schedule Contract
The SI Organization announced Monday that it has won a U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule 871 contract to give professional engineering services to the federal government. Through the GSA contract vehicle, federal customers will have an adept, cost-efficient process for gaining access to the SI’s expertise. Many of the SI’s chief capabilities are on the GSA
DLT Solutions Awarded DOD Autodesk Software Products Contract
DLT Solutions announced that it was awarded a DoD Enterprise Software Initiative Blanket Purchase Agreement (ESI BPA) for Autodesk software products. The contract has a three-year base period with two 1-year options and will allow all DoD components access to dozens of Autodesk CAD (Computer Aided Design), BIM (Building Information Modeling) and 3D software solutions
Mary Davie’s GSA Lessons: Find The Right Place To Grow
WashingtonExec reached out to area executives to gain insight and share local “secrets to success” stories. Find out what invaluable lessons Mary Davie has learned at GSA since joining the organization in 1989. Mary Davie: As a member of the GSA team for over 22 years, I have worked with some of the most talented
2012: All About Mobility, “Expect A Lot Of Hype” Says Tom Suder
2012 is fast approaching, and with it comes big changes in the Federal IT industry. WashingtonExec gave local executives the opportunity to share their thoughts on where they see the government contracting industry headed. Tom Suder, President and founder of MobileGov, reflected on this past year and gave WashingtonExec his outlook for the year ahead.
Q&A With GSA’s Bajinder Paul: “Mobile Computing Will Be The Next Logical Extension”
Deputy Associate Administrator of Citizen Services and Innovative Technology at GSA, Bajinder Paul, sat down with WashingtonExec to reflect on this year’s GSA accomplishments; including the FEDRAMP, data.gov and federal data consolidation initiatives. WashingtonExec also asked Paul what GSA is working on in the coming year that has somewhat flown under the radar: mobility. “I
SAIC Announces IDIQ Contract With GSA
Last week SAIC announced it was awarded an IDIQ contract by the GSA to provide telecommunication equipment and support services. The multiple-award contract has a period of performance of three years, three months base period of performance, with six one year options, and a not-to-exceed ordering contract ceiling value of $5 billion for all awardees, if
ManTech Awarded Task Order Contract With GSA
Recently, ManTech International Corporation announced it was awarded a task order under the Alliant Government-Wide Acquisition Contract with The General Services Administration (GSA). This contract allows ManTech to provide cyber defense support to the U.S. Air Force 90th Information Operations Squadron. The award is valued at $7.1 million. Under the task order, ManTech will provide
SAIC Announces Subcontract With General Dynamics Worth 90 Million
Today, SAIC announced it was awarded a subcontract by General Dynamics to support the relocation of the DHS headquarters by providing IT integration and implementation services. This subcontract has a seven-year base period and a value of more than $90 million (if all options are exercised). General Dynamics’ prime task order was awarded under the
AMERICAN SYSTEMS Awarded a GSA Connections II Contract Worth 5 Billion
AMERICAN SYSTEMS announced that it has been awarded a U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Connections II (CNX II) contract. The IDIQ contract carries a ceiling of approximately $5 billion over nine years and three months. Under this contract, AMERICAN SYSTEMS will provide support for all federal agency telecommunications, network and communications needs. AMERICAN SYSTEMS’ President and
AT&T Gov Solutions Awarded GSA Connections II Contract With A Potential Of $5 Billion
Today, AT&T Government Solutions announced it has been awarded a Connections II contract from the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). The Connections II contract is a multiple award IDIQ contract with a potential value of $5 billion over the next nine years and three months. This contract will serve as a vehicle for federal agencies
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