Anil Chaudry says the order is expected to support GSA's work with agencies on the implementation of new AI technology.

The TMF Board will only select projects leading to playbooks and best practices, per one member.

Cybersecurity projects are the focus, followed by those modernizing critical systems, providing public-facing digital services and encouraging cross-governmental collaboration with scalable services.

The department has begun working with vendors to ensure they understand required supply chain controls and are using components and equipment they're comfortable with.

The Department of Homeland Security wants to ensure its workforce has the skills needed to respond to evolving threats.

“This is a chance for the agencies to take a look and see where there might be gaps in what they were rolling out and look to expand their EIS solicitations," says one FAS official.