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.
GSA Procurement Leader Says ‘Community Readiness’ Poses Challenge to Acquisition Overhaul
The General Services Administration met the six-month deadline to rewrite the Federal Acquisition Regulation, but getting the procurement workforce acclimated to the overhaul may present new challenges, according to FedScoop.
State Dept. CIO Kelly Fletcher Eyes AI Agents to Modernize User Experience
State Department Chief Information Officer (CIO) Kelly Fletcher said that the agency is preparing to “aggressively deploy” artificial intelligence (AI) agents across the enterprise, using them to improve employee experience while buying time for broader IT modernization, according to MeriTalk.
CIA Unveils New Acquisition Framework
The CIA announced a new acquisition framework that looks to streamline the agency’s collaborative efforts with commercial technology companies and help speed up the time between defining a mission requirement and receiving operating authority, according to MeriTalk.
Energy Department Unveils Genesis Mission Consortium to Spur Partnerships
The Department of Energy is launching a Genesis Mission Consortium as its latest move to deepen the public-private partnerships fueling the AI platform, according to FedScoop.
VA’s Latest AI Inventory Includes New Suicide, EHR-Focused Use Cases
The Department of Veterans Affairs is continuing to expand its adoption and exploration of artificial intelligence tools to bolster its operations, including looking at the use of the emerging capabilities to better support retired servicemembers in crisis and enhance its new electronic health record system, according to NextGov.
Announcing the 2026 Federal 100
The 2026 Federal 100, which honors government and industry members who have shown exceptional dedication and ingenuity in achieving the mission of public service through technology, has been announced by Nextgov/FCW.
