IT acquisition specialists caution that the legislation could affect the choice of software services available to agencies over the long term.

Bias and privacy risks associated with the technology can't be properly identified until NIST completes much-awaited impact assessments.

If enacted, SAMOSAA would compel federal agencies to purchase unlimited software contracts and require greater product interoperability among Big Tech companies providing services to government.

The SASC version of the 2023 defense policy bill includes proposals and would mandate funding to address the evolving challenge.

Tech industry leaders call for greater consistency in the checks and controls required by different federal agencies.

Hashmi says the key to improved acquisition lies in understanding how data can be used more effectively to analyze the procurement ecosystem.

The department should schedule potential systems improvements based on the results of an IT architecture analysis, according to its OIG.

Keith Nakasone is leaving federal government after 32 years to take up a role in the private sector.

The government contractor will provide the agency with support services for five years.

Agencies will avoid becoming victims of future hacks, like the one SolarWinds experienced, by considering the risks of software before they buy.