Letters of attestation will not be required for open-source software and agency CIOs will have the authority to designate software as “agency-developed”.

The report says Microsoft and Oracle received at least 25% to 30% of government sales over the last decade through less than fully competitive procurements.

FedScoop looks back at some of the most consequential developments in federal IT policy over the past year.

The SAMOSA Act could significantly affect how federal agencies acquire software and IT services.

IT acquisition specialists caution that the legislation could affect the choice of software services available to agencies over the long term.

If enacted, SAMOSAA would compel federal agencies to purchase unlimited software contracts and require greater product interoperability among Big Tech companies providing services to government.

Work on the Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act is being led by committee chairman Sen. Gary Peters, D-MI.

The companies involved want to inform conference discussions on the FY2023 NDAA before Congress’ August recess.

Douglas Bush, the new head of acquisition, technology and logistics for the Army, plans to use new funding flexibilities to reform how the service buys software.

Under terms of the five-year deal, the technology company will provide user-based software licenses.