The Hidden Cost of the Annual Appropriation Cycle: Creation of Waste and Lost Innovation
This article was written in collaboration with President Kaamil Khan, whose leadership and insights helped shape its core themes and direction. With the GSA starting to roll out certain elements of FAR 2.0 for streamlining federal acquisition, Congress should take this moment to reexamine the annual appropriation cycle. A modernized funding approach would help agencies […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: Private Sector and IRS Modernization; Trump Cyber Nominee; and New Super Computer
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. Billy Long Wants IRS to Take ‘Clues from Private Sector’ on IT Modernization President Donald […]
Q&A: Introduction to Jessica Alfaro, Vice President of Technology at Makpar
We are thrilled to welcome Jessica Alfaro as Makpar’s new Vice President of Technology. A seasoned federal IT leader with extensive experience in delivery, systems integration, and service management, Jessica is now helping to shape Makpar’s evolution into a capabilities-driven technology services company. With a focus on areas like cloud, cybersecurity, and data, she brings a clear […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: NASA SEWP and NIH Contracts to Move to GSA; New VA Contracting Rules; and New HUD CIO
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 Prepping Plans to Move NASA SEWP and NIH Contract Vehicles Under Its Management The […]
Driving Smarter Government IT Decisions: Highlights from the Apptio 2025 Public Sector Summit
With the federal government laser-focused on modernization, cost control, and operational efficiency, agencies are under increasing pressure to make smart, outcome-driven technology investments. The Apptio 2025 Public Sector Summit provided IT and finance leaders with strategies that empower them to connect every tech dollar to mission and business value. At this dynamic, one-day event, leaders […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: IRS Direct File Scrutinized; What America Thinks About AI; and NSA Cyber Chief to Retire
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. Republicans Want Treasury to Study Free Tax Filing Options — Again A provision tucked inside […]
From AI to Agile: 5 Big Takeaways From ACT-IAC’s 2025 Emerging Technology & Innovation Conference
As technology continues to transform how government operates and serves the public, leaders from across industry and federal agencies came together earlier this May at the 2025 ACT-IAC Emerging Technology & Innovation Conference in Cambridge, MD. This year’s event served not just as a showcase for the latest tools, such as Artificial Intelligence, quantum computing, 5G, and […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: Acquisition Regulation Changes; Treasury’s New CIO; and AI Boom at IRS
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 Administration Releases First Wave of Acquisition Regulation Changes The Trump administration is moving quick […]
INFOGRAPHIC: Advancing AI Under Trump’s Federal Tech Strategy
The Trump administration is playing a pivotal role in accelerating the federal government’s broad adoption of AI capabilities. From regulatory reform to infrastructure investments, federal AI efforts will see significant momentum under three key pillars: public-private collaboration, large-scale funding, and policy deregulation. This Makpar infographic highlights the core actions that shaped the trajectory of AI in federal agencies. […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: White House AI R&D Plan; New Unified Procurement Strategy; and New Acting CIO and HUD
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. White House Seeks Input to Revise National AI Research and Development Plan The Office of […]