Welcome to the Fed Mission Success News Round Up brought to you by Makpar. Each week, we will provide a summary of actionable news and insights to help aid in overall mission success for Federal agency IT decision-makers and influencers.
Trump Orders Major Changes to Rules Covering $1T In Federal Spending
Last week, President Trump issued two procurement-focused executive orders Tuesday that aim to simplify the way the government procures almost $1 trillion worth of goods and services annually by simplifying primary regulations for the Federal Acquisition Regulation, according to NextGov.
Trump Officials Explain His Plan to Make Government Acquisition Great
Three senior Trump officials explain why revamping the Federal Acquisition Regulation, and the $1 trillion in government spending it governs each year, is now a top priority, in this recent GovExec Op-Ed.
GSA Touts New Procurement Automation Tool
The CODY bot, a tool used to streamline procurement processes at the General Services Administration, is now ready for use across the federal landscape after three years of buildout, according to FedScoop.
FDA Seeks Contractors to Replace Dozens of Feds Laid Off Three Weeks Ago
The Food and Drug Administration is putting together plans to hire contractors to replace the duties of some federal employees terminated three weeks ago, and these roles include coordinating travel plans and logistics for FDA inspectors, according to Federal News Network.
Trump Orders Tech Modernization Push for Environmental Permitting
Last week, the Trump administration issued an executive order Tuesday directing federal agencies to maximize the use of technology in environmental review and permit processes for infrastructure development projects, according to FedScoop.
Bipartisan Bill Aimed at Enhancing NOAA’s AI Use Reintroduced in House, Senate
A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers recently reintroduced a bill that would require the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to take several actions to support the use of AI forecasting and weather models, according to FedScoop.
