Other Transaction Authority
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In today's Federal Newscast, House Oversight and Reform Committee Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) wants to make sure President Trump doesn't dispose of any vital presidential records on his way out the door.
December 22, 2020 -
In today's Federal Newscast, Congress wants more transparency about the use of Other Transaction Authority in Defense spending.
December 08, 2020 -
Contractors doing business with the intelligence agencies must deal with a 2021 budget request that's hundreds of millions of dollars lower than the fiscal year that just ended.
November 05, 2020 -
Despite its reputation for operating old systems, the IRS is also a leader in technology modernization. In conjunction with the nonprofit ATARC, the IRS recently hosted a technology day.
November 02, 2020 -
In today's Federal Newscast, the Oversight.gov Authorization Act would formally require the upkeep of the website where users can access all public reports released by agency IGs.
October 28, 2020 -
Recent upticks in Defense spending have meant a larger portion of the budget pie goes to contractors. But R&D contracts still haven't recovered from sequestration-era cuts.
October 23, 2020 -
DoD CIO Dana Deasy says officials have been finding temporary homes for cloud applications that were counting on the long-delayed JEDI program. Other preparatory that's not technically part of the contract has been proceeding apace too.
October 05, 2020 -
This week marked the Autumnal Equinox, and change is in the air. It also signals that we are approaching the end of the government fiscal year.
September 25, 2020 -
The Joint Artificial Intelligence Center is searching for a consortium manager to handle businesses.
September 04, 2020 -
The long-term vision is to reduce friction in the Navy's innovation ecosystem. In the meantime, it may also help keep some of its smallest and most vital suppliers afloat.
May 13, 2020 -
The Pentagon plans to announce new contracts under the Defense Production Act to increase the domestic supply of critical N95 respirators over the next three months.
April 13, 2020 -
The Air Force is preparing to invest in what it’s calling Digital U, an online schoolhouse similar to Udemy or Codecademy that will let airmen learn basic cyber skills.
December 13, 2019 -
The Army is using other transaction authority to purchase prototypes of tactical vehicles that would be dropped from helicopters.
December 12, 2019 -
The Army plans a critical design review process next April, after which it will begin buying significant quantities of gear to build its integrated tactical network.
November 26, 2019 -
Toni Townes-Whitley, president for U.S. Regulated Industries at Microsoft, said industry is shifting away from providing software or products to finding more relevant mission-focused technologies and services.
November 07, 2019