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.
Bill to Modernize Federal Procurement Passes House After Stalling Last Congress
The U.S. House passed the bipartisan FIT Procurement Act, legislation that would modernize federal technology acquisition by streamlining purchasing, raising acquisition thresholds, and giving agencies greater flexibility to procure commercial technologies, according to FedScoop.
NDAA FY 2027 Negotiations Delayed Due to Continued Disputes
Congress remains deadlocked over the fiscal year (FY) 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), with separate procedural disputes in the House and Senate preventing lawmakers from advancing their respective versions of the defense policy bill and delaying negotiations on a final package, according to MeriTalk.
Senators Sound Alarm on Unaddressed FAR Conflicts of Interest
A bipartisan group of senators is escalating concerns that a law to address government contracting conflicts of interest has not been implemented years after the statutory deadline, according to FedScoop.
Trump Signs 2 Orders to Prepare the U.S. for a Quantum Future
Last week, President Donald Trump signed two executive orders that seek to accelerate the U.S. quantum ecosystem with the goal of both safeguarding digital systems and capturing the benefits from quantum computing advancements, according to NextGov.
VA Expands Use of Extended Reality Tech Across Healthcare Operations
The Department of Veterans Affairs is amplifying its use of immersive technologies to enhance clinical care, with a top agency official saying VA is looking to further build upon early adoption of the tools across its healthcare operations, according to NextGov.
Navy Strategy Outlines Roadmap to Weaponize Data, AI
The Department of the Navy’s new strategy for weaponizing data and artificial intelligence (AI) lays out an ambitious roadmap to accelerate decision-making, modernize digital infrastructure, and build an AI-ready workforce as the service seeks to maintain its maritime advantage, according to MeriTalk.
