COTS
New cybersecurity tools sought for Navy’s VRAM program
The service wants information on commercial-off-the-shelf tools to assist technology that hosts network configuration data to monitor for vulnerabilities.
CMMC won’t apply to commercial-off-the-shelf suppliers, DOD website shows
DOD officials have long said every single defense contractor will need CMMC certification, but new info says otherwise.
VA prioritizes commercial products to modernize services
The VA is taking a "buy first" approach to modernize its legacy systems in order to meet the needs of a new generation of veterans.
When is GOTS not in the national interest?
In this contributed op-ed, Palantir's Shyam Sankar argues that government-off-the-shelf technologies are not in the U.S.'s best interest.
Government wasted billions building customized IT over last 25 years, industry group says
Agencies should instead abide by the 1994 Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act and purchase commercial products when possible, according to the Alliance for Digital Innovation.
Can you help Social Security manage its multi-cloud environment?
SSA "requires a suite of COTS tools, including implementation and integration support, for the enhanced automated management of its diverse cloud hosting environments."
