Agile methodologies should not only be used in software development but information technology procurement, finance, budgeting and hiring, according to Case Coleman.

The easing of restrictions coincides with the launch of the Blue sUAS program and the Trump administration's push to "buy American" to ensure cybersecurity.

The department wrapped up its large procurements shortly after the Department of the Interior.

With the procurement of voice services, the department can focus fully on modernizing IT and telecom.

The department consolidated 11 information technology and telecommunications contracts into one in what will likely be the single, largest EIS procurement.

The contract covers several program components like optimizing the department's risk management framework and information security and continuous monitoring.