Provides a shared reference for technical and contract experts to align efforts with national strategies to secure 5G
Washington — This week, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) released easy-to-understand guidance to help government agencies purchase fifth-generation (5G) wireless technology. This technology is an innovation that supports faster data transfer speeds, more energy savings, higher capacity, and better device connectivity. , and other benefits.
GSA’s Procurement Guidance for Procuring 5G Technology supports ongoing efforts by multiple agencies to document and share best practices for optimal 5G deployment.
Mobile technology is a global economic driver, increasing speed and adding support for new services with each generation. The first generation (1G) enabled mobile phones, the second generation (2G) introduced text messaging, the third generation (3G) ushered in the era of smartphones, and 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) introduced streaming video. and high-speed mobile internet access.
“5G networks could be faster, more reliable, and capable of supporting more devices, potentially providing a useful infrastructure for everything from smart buildings to telemedicine,” he said. said. Mr. Sonny Hashmi, Director General of the Federal Public Procurement Agency. “We are pleased to issue this guidance to help the government take full advantage of secure 5G in its efforts to deliver it to the American people.”
Congress passed the Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2020, which requires the federal government to develop four strategies to ensure the security of next-generation mobile communications systems and infrastructure. The resulting National Strategy to Securing 5G details how the United States will lead the global development, deployment, and management of secure and reliable 5G infrastructure. ing.
As part of its strategy, it aims to reduce supply chain risks to the U.S. economy and national security as it develops and deploys 5G infrastructure around the world. To support this effort, GSA was charged with “establishing an acquisition process to facilitate his 5G infrastructure that addresses classified information requirements.”
“We have worked hard to ensure this guidance captures best practice from across government,” he said. Laura Stanton, GSA Deputy Administrator for Information Technology. “We believe this will go a long way in helping federal IT administrators, contracting offices, and their industry partners collaborate to build secure 5G systems.”
The guidance released today is focused on achieving that goal by guiding government agencies and their vendors to best-in-class acquisition vehicles with secure 5G services within their scope.
Subject matter experts from ITC’s Wireless Mobility Solutions Program drafted the guidance, incorporating feedback from other agencies involved in the national strategy. To learn more about how this guidance is incorporated into his GSA procurement strategy, check out his Greater Government Through Technology blog.
Access the guidance as a white paper, PDF, or order a physical copy through GSA’s centralized mailing list service. As a living document, this guidance will be reviewed regularly to keep pace with changes in technology, ensure government-wide cybersecurity requirements are accurate, and incorporate feedback from stakeholders. Please direct any questions to wireless@gsa.gov.
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