GSA Halley’s COMET Modernization Case Study

This case study details the modernization efforts undertaken by Octo for the General Services Administration (GSA) Halley’s COMET initiative. The document outlines the challenges faced by GSA in improving the user experience of its Federal Marketplace and the need for a transition to cloud-based infrastructure. Octo's team, consisting of over 140 experts, is responsible for the development and maintenance of more than 50 mission-critical applications. The case study describes the implementation of Agile methodologies and DevSecOps processes to enhance application performance and security. It also highlights the creation of a Digital Software Supply Chain framework aimed at streamlining the buying and selling experience for users. The results of these efforts include improved application security, increased user engagement, and a significant reduction in data processing times. The case study emphasizes the benefits of modern architectures and cloud infrastructure in achieving operational excellence for GSA.