The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is seeking information on Social Media Listening Tools (SMLT) for industry tracking through a Request for Information (RFI).

The U.S. Army is seeking industry feedback on a presolicitation for Intelligence and Automation Operations (IAO) support to INSCOM's Data Capabilities Division, requiring comprehensive intelligence integration, data management, and IT support across multiple networks and security domains.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a subscription to a comprehensive, searchable drug decision support database for US and international medications to aid clinical decision-making for veterans' service-connected conditions.

Solicitation amendment and response to questions posted.

Proposal due date has been extended to January 30, 2026 by 12:00PM EST.

Answers to additional questions provided and due date extended to January 11, 2026.

Due to input from Industry, this Intent to Sole Source is hereby cancelled. The FAA is revising its procurement strategy and a Market Survey for this requirement will be posted prior to January 7, 2026 requesting capability statements regarding this requirement.

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is seeking sole-source procurement of 10 Octus subscriptions to access a web search portal for financial analysis, supporting the Corporate Finance and Restructuring Department's need for data on leveraged financial markets and company financial health.

The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Scientific and Technical Information intends to award a sole-source contract to Elsevier B.V. for the renewal of its ScienceDirect Online research platform subscription for the 2026 calendar year.

This is a contract award for a Clarivate Subscription valued at $106,165, with an award date of December 29, 2025.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) procured LexisNexis Risk Solutions' InstantID Q&A licenses and services via an exception to fair opportunity to support its automated identity verification application, leveraging the vendor's unique data collection and patented technology for critical passenger vetting.

The GEO Group's subsidiary, BI Incorporated, has been awarded a two-year contract by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for skip tracing services, valued at up to approximately $121 million.

The Naval Research Laboratory awarded a sole-source, 5-year contract to the American Chemical Society for access to the CAS SciFinder Discovery Platform, a specialized chemical information database.

IRS Modernizes Collection: What's Next for Tax Practitioners

The IRS is significantly enhancing its collection capabilities by leveraging advanced analytics and artificial intelligence, while audits are expected to decline, with a recent Supreme Court ruling impacting how taxpayers can contest liabilities during collection.

Blackwater Successor Hunts Immigrants for ICE

Constellis Holdings, a successor to Blackwater, has secured a significant contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to provide skip tracing services for locating immigrants, potentially worth over $113 million, highlighting a growing trend in privatized government enforcement services.

Why don't more child welfare agencies use predictive risk models?

Child welfare agencies are slow to adopt predictive risk models due to data quality concerns, despite potential benefits in case management and prevention; however, federal initiatives and pilot programs are pushing for greater implementation.

Agriculture focuses on SNAP fraud, while experts worry EBT theft will go unabated

This article details how transnational crime rings are exploiting vulnerable SNAP EBT cards, leading to significant financial losses for recipients, while the Agriculture Department's focus on recipient fraud is criticized by experts as a misdirection from the more pressing issue of EBT theft and the need for card modernization.

Report: Federal statistical system needs help to meet its ‘basic mission’ in the face of upheaval

A report from the American Statistical Association highlights severe strain on the federal statistical system due to significant staffing losses, funding pressures, and threats to data integrity, impacting agencies' ability to innovate, modernize, and fulfill their core missions.

Identity politics: What do we know so far about government’s digital ID plans?

The UK government is developing a national digital identity regime to streamline public services and improve data management, facing criticism regarding privacy and digital exclusion.

When data defense becomes national defense

This article argues that defending data is now synonymous with national defense, as artificial intelligence and critical infrastructure are deeply intertwined with data integrity. It highlights the shift from traditional cybersecurity to cyber resilience, emphasizing the need for self-defending systems and treating data as a strategic national asset.

NASCIO: State CIOs Put AI Governance First in 2026 Top 10 Priorities List

State CIOs have ranked Artificial Intelligence, with an emphasis on governance and policy, as their top priority for 2026, followed by cybersecurity and budget management. Data management and analytics is also highlighted as a key area of focus for state IT leaders.

Blue Yonder Unlocks MENAT’s Unique Supply Chain DNA

Blue Yonder's VP for MENAT discusses the evolution of supply chains towards AI-infused autonomous systems, emphasizing the symbiotic relationship between human judgment and machine intelligence, and how the company’s Cognitive Solutions leverage AI and predictive analytics to enhance agility and foresight for organizations.

Spire Global's $216 Million Backlog Puts Space Data In Focus

Spire Global, a space-based data and analytics firm, is securing larger government contracts, including with the Missile Defense Agency, and has a significant backlog, positioning it as a key player in Earth observation and geospatial intelligence for defense and other government sectors.

The AI data fabric: Your blueprint for mission-ready intelligence

This article outlines the concept of an AI data fabric as a critical component for enabling mission-ready intelligence by integrating diverse, private, mission-specific data with AI systems. It emphasizes the importance of understanding data through discoverability, lineage, context, and governance, and highlights how generative AI can enrich this fabric by capturing domain expertise and facilitating real-time knowledge extraction.

OpenAI says it's hiring a head safety executive to mitigate AI risks

OpenAI is hiring a senior executive to lead its AI safety strategy, addressing mounting concerns over potential misuse of advanced AI, including impacts on mental health and cybersecurity. This recruitment highlights the growing industry focus on risk mitigation for rapidly evolving artificial intelligence capabilities.

The Shifting World of OSINT

Joseph talks to Craig Silverman about how open source intelligence (OSINT) has changed over the years, and his new outlet Indicator.

FTC - Age Verification Workshop

An upcoming workshop on January 28, 2026 will bring together diverse stakeholders to discuss age verification technologies, regulatory considerations, and their intersection with COPPA.