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Microsoft and GSA enter agreement to address federal IT acquisition

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Microsoft will now work with GSA to offer workshops across agencies to help ensure that they are strengthening their security posture, achieving optimal value from investments, managing cloud services and more, according to the GSA. This alignment is a critical step toward greater efficiency and security.

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GSA closes in on enterprisewide software deal with Microsoft

Federal News Network

GSA says its IT Vendor Management Office is close to finalizing a governmentwide deal with Microsoft. When the Office of Federal Procurement Policy launched its Better Contracting Initiative in November 2023, leaders promised this time would be different when it came to developing enterprisewide software licenses.

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Transforming Government IT Procurement: Better Contracting Initiative Priority 2

Great Government Through Technology

We’ve embarked on a journey to streamline how our federal government procures and manages its software assets. Our new Governmentwide Acquisition Strategy initiative not only aims to enhance operational efficiencies but also to achieve substantial cost savings and increase buying efficiencies.

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Update to Better Contracting Initiative 2

Great Government Through Technology

I described the Governmentwide Acquisition Strategy initiative led by the IT Vendor Management Office (ITVMO) to centralize engagement with critical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and negotiate universal contract and process improvements to ensure that all agencies benefit from best-in-class terms and pricing as One Customer.

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Friday Flash 01/24/2025

The Coalition for Government Procurement

The EO directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to streamline the Federal contracting process to enhance speed and efficiency, reduce costs, and require Federal contractors and subcontractors to comply with our civil rights laws. It also revokes EO 11246 contracting criteria mandating affirmative action.