After years of protests and failing to launch its landmark cloud program, the DOD in July took matters into its own hands, canceling JEDI.

Sherman takes over the role in a permanent capacity after serving in an acting capacity for most of the year.

If awarded spots on the IDIQ contract, those providers could then compete for task order work under the larger contract.

John Sherman appears to have a clear path to confirmation as DOD CIO with key senators saying they would support his nomination.

Sherman has served as acting CIO of the Department of Defense for eight months.

John Sherman says the new team will oversee implementation of zero trust across the DOD.