Lawmakers reintroduce legislation to consolidate agency software procurement
The proposed legislation replicates the SAMOSA Act, which was proposed in September.
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Alliance for Digital Innovation
Trade group calls for omnibus spending bill to include $100M for Technology Modernization Fund
The Alliance for Digital Innovation (ADI) in a missive called for lawmakers to adopt language that would provide $100 million for the Technology Modernization Fund.
Software supply chain amendment omitted from NDAA text
The now-excised section 6722 was earlier criticized by industry as “vague” and “internally inconsistent.”
Trade group calls on lawmakers to focus on cloud migration, cybersecurity and acquisition reform in NDAA discussions
ADI also says the defense spending bill should include language to reform FedRAMP and FISMA.
Industry groups criticize ‘vague’ software supply chain amendment to House NDAA
Four tech trade bodies warn that the legislation could impose duplicative requirements on software vendors.
Industry group calls for small, independent federal agencies to receive working capital fund authority
ADI says the greater funding flexibility would allow all government agencies to take on larger, enterprise-wide IT modernization projects.
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USDS procurement team, equity director join forces to improve contracting market research
USDS is rethinking acquisition policies and behaviors that will have ripple effects across the agencies it's helping modernize.
Latest FISMA reform proposals would codify federal CISO role
The role is currently politically appointed but does not have statutory authority.
Cornelius leaves ADI to join staff of Sen. Gary Peters
Matthew Cornelius has led the trade body since December 2019, and previously worked at GSA and the OMB.
Industry group warns onerous criteria for GWACs may benefit large contractors
The Alliance for Digital Innovation warns against the recent heavy use of scoring worksheets.