Source: United States Department of Justice News
A former veteran detective for the Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Police Department, who was a task force officer with the FBI and a member of the Cumberland County Drug Task Force, was sentenced today to 75 months in prison for bribery, drug distribution and making false statements.
Source: United States General Services Administration
March 10, 2022
WASHINGTON – Ahead of the first anniversary of the signing of the American Rescue Plan, legislation which has been the key driver of a strong economic recovery, provided the tools needed to fight the pandemic, and made long-term investments to revitalize the local economy in communities around the country, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) highlighted some of the key ways these investments are driving progress on technology modernization and making digital services simpler and more secure across government.
The American Rescue Plan signed by President Biden on March 11, 2021, included $150 million for the Federal Citizen Services Fund (FCSF) and $1 billion for the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF).
“From diversifying the federal technology workforce to bolstering our country’s cybersecurity, the American Rescue Plan has enabled transformative investments that will pay dividends for years to come,” said GSA Administrator Robin Carnahan. “A simple, streamlined and secure digital infrastructure is critical to delivering the services and benefits Americans need, and the American Rescue Plan took major strides toward that goal. We look forward to building on this progress with reliable, secure, and intuitive digital services that improve the lives of all Americans.”
The Technology Modernization Fund has invested in 9 projects totaling over $320 million since passage of the ARP. Examples of TMF investments include:
“We’ve rapidly scaled up the TMF in the year since the ARP’s passage, with more investment in critical technology modernization projects than the previous three years combined,” said TMF Executive Director Raylene Yung. “The TMF is in place to serve as a catalyst – to show others what’s possible with the technology and teams we have today – and to scale secure, innovative practices across government. Our recent investments are a great example of how TMF-backed projects can be more than the sum of their parts: By identifying cross-cutting opportunities for collaboration through cohorts and shared services, these investments have a multiplier effect and help move us toward an equitable, effective, and accountable government that delivers results for all.”
The ARP also made critical investments in the FCSF, which enables public access and engagement with the government digitally through an array of public and agency-facing products, services, and programs. The FCSF initiatives make government services more accessible, efficient, and effective with modern applications, personnel, and software solutions.
“These investments aren’t just about technology but what tech can do for people: families who got easier access to the child tax credit, homeowners who need mortgage relief, and the millions of people who deserve accessible and secure government services,” said Dave Zvenyach, Technology Transformation Services Director. “We look forward to continuing to deploy these dollars in impactful ways that generate value and improve the lives of the public.”
Examples of how GSA has implemented ARP investments through the Federal Citizen Services Fund include:
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About GSA: GSA provides centralized procurement for the federal government, managing a nationwide real estate portfolio of more than 370 million rentable square feet and overseeing approximately $75 billion in annual contracts. GSA’s mission is to deliver value and savings in real estate, acquisition, technology, and other mission-support services across government, in support of the Biden-Harris administration’s priorities. For more information, visit GSA.gov and follow us at @USGSA.
Source: United States General Services Administration
March 10, 2022
GSA, USPS Credentialing Collaboration Expands Nationwide to Local Post Offices
WASHINGTON — The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and the United States Postal Service (USPS) will open six additional USAccess Credentialing Post Office Sites (CPOS) nationwide this summer, with plans to have a total of 22 CPOS operating nationwide by close of 2022. This aligns with the goal to strengthen and empower the federal workforce by giving them more options to enroll, receive, and update their security credentials at a designated USPS location, even on the weekends. By making credentialing easier for federal workers, we ensure the continuity of services for the American people.
The first group of expansion sites are projected to open in the following cities:
“This offers new opportunities for USAccess to expand to needed areas and address the shifting federal workforce, making shared services more accessible,” said Laura Stanton, assistant commissioner, Federal Acquisition Services, Information Technology Category.
The USAccess Point pilot launched November 5, 2020 to:
“The U.S. Postal Service’s expanded relationship with GSA USAccess is an excellent, real-world example of delivering services closer to where they are needed,” said Jeff Tackes, USPS director of Digital Business Services. “By partnering with all levels of government to engage and provide services for citizens, the U.S. Postal Service increases government visibility and increases revenue. This program aligns perfectly with the Postmaster General’s Delivering for America plan.”
This proven collaboration between GSA and USPS was instrumental in extending USAccess credentialing services for the federal workforce and federal contractors to more locations.
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About GSA: GSA provides centralized procurement for the federal government, managing a nationwide real estate portfolio of more than 370 million rentable square feet and overseeing approximately $75 billion in annual contracts. GSA’s mission is to deliver value and savings in real estate, acquisition, technology, and other mission-support services across government, in support of the Biden-Harris administration’s priorities. For more information, visit GSA.gov and follow us at @USGSA.
Source: United States General Services Administration
March 7, 2022
Two newest Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) investments funded by American Rescue Plan boost cybersecurity and public-facing services at small agencies
WASHINGTON – Today, the Technology Modernization Fund announced investments to modernize key systems, transform operations, and safeguard Americans’ personal data at two small federal agencies, the U.S. Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) and the Selective Service System (SSS).
The $9 million in funding represents the next set of investments funded by the American Rescue Plan, which provided the TMF with $1 billion to address urgent technology modernization challenges and bolster cybersecurity across the federal government.
“The TMF is laser-focused on delivering impact and value for taxpayers, and these strategic investments will have an outsized benefit for the public,” said GSA Administrator Robin Carnahan. “Hundreds of millions of Americans interact with the U.S. Postal Service and Selective Service, and these investments in the U.S. Postal Regulatory Commission and Selective Service System will make those interactions easier, more responsive, and more secure.”
“These investments will support transformational change at these two agencies, which is exactly what the TMF is here to do,” said TMF Board Chair and Federal CIO Clare Martorana. “This funding will allow the PRC to modernize internal and public-facing tools, and give their customers a better digital experience. And it will allow SSS to move quickly to scale technical operations to meet the nation’s needs through a cloud-first software and data architecture that protects the data of millions of customers.”
The TMF offers a flexible funding model for agencies to deliver results quickly and incrementally through defined milestones and ongoing oversight. Agencies identify critical needs and submit initial proposals, which are assessed by the TMF’s cross-functional team of technical and program evaluators. These evaluators identify promising proposals and work with agencies to improve project plans prior to consideration by the TMF Board.
These two investments resulted from close collaboration between the TMF and project teams, and will modernize key systems, improve cybersecurity, and make services more accessible to the public:
The TMF process can be especially valuable for smaller agencies, whose budgets and technical staff are often stretched thin. TMF funding is both predictable and incremental, offering smaller agencies a unique opportunity to fund transformative initiatives which might otherwise be difficult to sustain under the annual appropriations system.
“We are grateful for the TMF Board’s investment in the PRC’s proposal to modernize its IT infrastructure and the assistance provided by GSA throughout this process,” said PRC Secretary and Chief Administrative Officer Erica Barker. “GSA supported the Commission with a program management team that helped us through every stage, from initial proposal creation to evaluation before the TMF Board. The TMF investment will accelerate the deployment and scaling of key initiatives, helping the Commission meet its mission of ensuring the transparency and accountability of the Postal Service to the American public.”
Funds for TMF projects are distributed incrementally and are tied to performance targets and delivery milestones which are assessed at quarterly board reviews. The program management office at GSA also provides hands-on technical support to project teams throughout the project lifecycle to ensure successful execution.
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About the TMF: The Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) is an innovative funding vehicle that gives agencies additional ways to deliver services to the American public more quickly, provide better security for sensitive systems and data, and use taxpayer dollars more efficiently.
The TMF is overseen by the Technology Modernization Board, composed of government IT leaders representing proven expertise in technology, transformation, and operations. To date, the TMF has announced investments totaling over $400 million. These investments have supported projects ranging from providing a single secure login experience for government websites to digitizing the temporary worker visa program and modernizing systems that support crop inspection and certification. The TMF has received $175 million through the annual budget process and $1 billion through the American Rescue Plan to fund modernization projects to date. For more information, visit: tmf.cio.gov.
About GSA: GSA provides centralized procurement for the federal government, managing a nationwide real estate portfolio of nearly 370 million rentable square feet and overseeing approximately $75 billion in annual contracts. GSA’s mission is to deliver value and savings in real estate, acquisition, technology, and other mission-support services across government, in support of the Biden-Harris administration’s priorities. For more information, visit GSA.gov and follow us at @USGSA.
Source: United States General Services Administration
March 7, 2022
BOSTON – The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is hosting an online auction of approximately 51 acres in South Weymouth, MA, as part of its mission to deliver value and savings in real estate, acquisition, technology, and other mission support services across the government.
The site is listed on GSA’s real property website (real estate sales.gov) as Weymouth Woods and was a former housing site for the US Coast Guard.
Property Details
The Property was transferred from the U.S. Navy to the U.S. Coast Guard in 1998 and included a mix of four-plex, three-plex and single-family units totaling 165 residential units. Demolition of the housing units began in 2003 and was completed in 2015, leaving a few ancillary structures (e.g., garages, administrative building).
The property is improved with:
The property is located one mile from the MBTA South Weymouth Commuter Rail Station.
For additional information, prospective bidders are encouraged to read the Invitation for Bids at: https://realestatesales.gov/ATTACHMENT/REGNB/BOSTN/2022.3.1.IFB.Weymouth.pdf
Prospective bidders can view a video of the property at: https://youtu.be/JXysiQo6KVQ.
Auction Details
The auction opened March 1, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. CT.
Those interested in bidding are required to register in advance and submit a $150,000 registration deposit. The starting bid will be $500,000 and bid increments will be $50,000.
Potential bidders are invited, urged and cautioned to inspect the Property prior to registering and submitting a bid. Inspection dates will be posted to the website and coordinated with the GSA Project Manager Kevin Legare.
For additional details and inquiries/questions regarding a property inspection:
Contact:
Kevin Legare
Phone: 617-565-5700
Fax: 617-565-5720
Kevin.Legare@gsa.gov
The marketing and sales effort is being handled by GSA’s New England Region Real Property Utilization and Disposal Division. The division provides realty services to federal agencies throughout the region, as well as in New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
For inquiries/questions regarding payment, contact the following sales office:
New England Region
10 Causeway Street
11th Floor
Boston , MA 02222
Phone: 617-565-5700
Fax: 617-565-5720
GSA’s New England Region provides centralized procurement for the federal government by managing its real estate portfolio, products and services throughout Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.
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About GSA:
GSA provides centralized procurement for the federal government, managing a nationwide real estate portfolio of nearly 370 million rentable square feet and overseeing approximately $75 billion in annual contracts. GSA’s mission is to deliver value and savings in real estate, acquisition, technology, and other mission-support services across government, in support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s priorities. For more information, visit GSA.gov and follow us at @USGSA.