GovWin Recon - JULY 14, 2016

Federal IT:

• *Deltek: Federal IT Spending to Remain Flat Over Next 5 Years
• Better tech, stronger disclosure policies could improve FOIA — experts
• Data quality: Whose job is it?

Agency News:

• CIA chief says digital directorate will help with agency’s myriad IT needs
• DOE wants $15 million more for securing the grid
• GSA leader goes west to talk modernization, tech buying
• GSA Administrator Woos California Cyber Companies
• GSA strengthens toehold in Silicon Valley
• GSA recognized for cloud analytics platform
• GSA plans shared-services industry day
• Navy releases RFP for college IT support (subscription required)
• USDA looks for help with agile development efforts (subscription required)

Vendor News:

• Grant Thornton adds GAO vet to public sector team

Cybersecurity:

• FDIC’s cyber posture called into question by auditors, Congress
• Contractor adds cyber 'secret sauce' service to GSA schedule
• Scoop News Group debuts cybersecurity publication CyberScoop
• It’ll Be Brains vs. Bots in Vegas Cyberwar Sponsored by the Pentagon

Health IT:

• On Capitol Hill, concerns remain about DOD-VA interoperability
• Can blockchain secure health data?

Big Data / Analytics:

• GSA recognized for cloud analytics platform

Mobility:

• Balancing mobility with security: What government can do
• DHS Looks for Ways to Protect Mobile Devices

Presidential Transition:

• Workforce management advice for the next administration

Waste, Fraud and Abuse:

• U.S. made $136.7 billion in improper payments in 2015, a growing problem

Contracting / Acquisition:

• Contracts For July 13, 2016
• Director of innovative DoD office lobbies for make or break acquisition

Legislation:

• Meadows bill puts teeth in records enforcement
• 5 bills House lawmakers wanted to act on before summer break

State and Local:

• Broadband access advocates kick off push to bring gigabit speeds to anchor institutions
• North Carolina gov. signs controversial bill severely limiting access to police video
• DRaaS Provides Williamsburg, Va. and Other Localities Peace of Mind

AEC News:

• Government Facilities: Valuable data, relentless pressure