Federal News Network

DECEMBER 12, 2024

GSA says its IT Vendor Management Office is close to finalizing a governmentwide deal with Microsoft. Clearly, both sides value the other as a critical partner, as demonstrated by the willing collaboration of the Governmentwide Microsoft Acquisition Strategy (GMAS) effort.

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Great Government Through Technology

AUGUST 19, 2024

Strategic collaboration and enhanced efficiency Our approach under Priority 2 of the BCI involves collaboration and strategic negotiation directly with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), which are essential in managing the government’s vast array of IT resources.

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Great Government Through Technology

APRIL 29, 2024

I blogged about the procurement considerations it emphasized and we explored the pivotal role of the chief AI officer. Follow ITC on LinkedIn and subscribe for blog updates. Since it was signed, there has been a lot of activity around highlighting AI use cases and increasing the AI talent and skills in the federal workforce.

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Federal News Network

MARCH 25, 2025

GSA is the tip of the spear we’re setting the example for other agencies and serving as a collaborative partner to help them cut wasteful contract spending, right size the federal real estate portfolio and deploy software to drive efficiency and productivity,” Ehikian wrote in a blog, obtained by Federal News Network.

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Great Government Through Technology

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In an earlier blog post, Transforming Government IT Procurement: Better Contracting Initiative Priority 2 , I introduced the Better Contracting Initiative (BCI) as a driving force behind our ongoing efforts to modernize government IT procurement. These 24 items comprised the foundation of the GMAS initiative.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 30, 2025

As part of this effort, we are actively building out a robust calendar of events for the coming months, ensuring opportunities for engagement, education, and collaboration on key procurement issues and policies as they continue to evolve. As the new Administration begins with a focus on operational reform (e.g., To register, click here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 27, 2025

GSA Acting Administrator Shares Vision for GSA This week, GSA’s Acting Administrator Stephen Ehikian shared the following blog outlining his vision for the agency’s future. Support greater collaboration and sharing between agencies: Today, agencies across the federal government largely operate in silos.

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