Software Pilots

Purpose: 

This Order establishes the proposal and review process all software pilots must follow. It is designed to ensure pilots are safe, secure, and comply with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.

Background: 

OMB M-16-12, Category Management Policy, Improving the Acquisition and Management of Common Information Technology: Software Licensing, dated June 2, 2016, directed agencies to develop processes and guidelines to manage software consistent with OMB policies and guidance, including OMB circular A-130 and the Federal Acquisition Regulation, considering such factors as performance, security, privacy, accessibility, interoperability, and the ability to share or re-use software. This Order updates an existing GSA Order with respect to software pilots.

Applicability: 

This Order applies to all GSA employees as they perform their duties with the following exceptions:

1. This Order applies to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) only to the extent that the OIG determines it is consistent with the OIG’s independent authority under the Inspector General Act, and it does not conflict with other OIG policies or the OIG mission.
2. This Order applies to the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) only to the extent that the CBCA determines it is consistent with the CBCA’s independent authority under the Contract Disputes Act, and it does not conflict with other CBCA policies or the CBCA mission.”

Cancellation: 

This Order supersedes Section 6(c)(2) of CIO 2160.1G (June 27, 2024).

Summary of Changes: 

This Order completely replaces the existing section of the IT Standards Profile that relates to pilots (section 6(c)(2) only).