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"The Department of Defense (DoD) is set to launch a new program on May 1 that aims to streamline its software acquisition process. The Software Fast Track (SWIFT) program will use artificial intelligence to replace the current lengthy and bureaucratic authority to operate (ATO) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes. We need to change our thought process, because having software in an ATO that is a static environment doesn’t help the warfighter,” said Katie Arrington, the acting Pentagon Chief Information Officer, during a keynote at the UiPath on Tour Public Sector event."

"The new Software Fast Track (SWIFT) program will look to improve upon legacy processes the Pentagon uses when purchasing and approving new software."

"A new fast-track approval process for software on Defense Department networks will use AI tools to radically shorten a process that currently takes months or years, Acting Pentagon Chief Information Officer Katie Arrington said April 23."

“We must have high-performing, mission-aligned programs at every level,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said at the U.S. Army War College."

Stan Soloway, longtime acquisition observer, explains how making changes in government procurement happen requires learning from lessons of the past.

OFPP, GSA and FAR Council will lead an effort to remove any FAR provisions that aren’t required by law or absolutely necessary. Jason Miller, Federal News Network

GSA is giving the top 10 consulting companies until Friday to resubmit suggestions to cut their contracts and provide “credits” back to their agency customers. Jason Miller, Federal News Network

Federal contractors are facing great uncertainty amidst the ongoing changes across the government.