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Welcome to Carpe Datum’s weekly newsletter, the Federal Data Prospector, the only publication of its kind dedicated exclusively to data and analytics companies that share our passion for serving the public sector. Our featured items begin with the FBI’s search for a centralized platform to analyze cellular records, RF signals, and social media geolocation data. By explicitly requiring integration with commercial databases like Whooster and Accurint, this RFI creates a direct opportunity for data vendors to embed their identity and geospatial feeds into federal investigative workflows.
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Department of Justice (DoJ), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) — Cellular Analysis Survey RFI - Communications Data Analysis solution: The FBI has a need to analyze communications data to support their investigations. The FBI seeks a “one suite solution” which can ingest data from any cell provider into a stand-alone platform and combine the data with cell tower information. The solution must Illustrate the active cell tower azimuth. The solution must be able to collect radio frequency signal strength, ingest other geo-location information from other sources, such as google, and integrate this data with the cellular call detail records.
In other data news, on January 6th, FedScoop published an article entitled Watchdog IDs anti-fraud measures some federal programs still need to adopt. In this story, Matt Bracken details a GAO audit that found several major federal programs are not fully following OMB’s fraud risk management guidance, leaving billions in grants and awards more vulnerable to waste and abuse. While the FCC’s E-Rate program met all recommendations, initiatives at DOE, HHS, EPA, and Commerce showed gaps in fraud risk profiling, monitoring, and documentation.
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“'Proactively managing fraud risk is critical to facilitate program missions and strategic goals as it ensures that taxpayer dollars and government services serve their intended purposes,' the GAO concluded. 'Until these agencies design and implement these identified requirements and leading practices, they will continue to face an increased risk of fraud, waste, and abuse in the selected programs.'”
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Data Verification and Validation Link Analysis Software Platform – Artificial Intelligence (AI) Solutions for Network Performance Analytics and Data Validation
Dept. of Commerce
| The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) is seeking information on AI/ML-based software platforms for data verification, validation, and link analysis to support network performance analytics and data visualization for the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN). | |
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Commercial Solutions Opening for Data and Analytics for Maritime Domain Awareness
Dept. of Defense
| Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific is seeking commercial data and analytics solutions to improve maritime domain awareness through a competitive Commercial Solutions Opening process, potentially leading to fixed-price contracts or prototype Other Transaction agreements. | |
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RFI - Address Listing Field Augmentation
Dept. of Commerce
| The USCB is seeking information on solutions to augment address data for Living Quarters in areas lacking standard addressing, aiming to enhance its MAF/TIGER system with accurate location data and metadata. | |
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Exploring Next-Generation Digital Identity, Authentication, and Navigation on VA.gov
Dept. of Veterans Affairs
| The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking market intelligence on innovative solutions to enhance digital identity, authentication, and navigation on VA.gov, aiming for near-universal identity proofing success and a user experience as intuitive as unlocking a phone, while maintaining high security standards. | |
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GPSC5 Amendment Eight Final Q&A and Attachments
Dept. of the Interior
| Response to additional questions, an update to Factor F, and a revised Synopsis were posted. | |
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Intelligence and Automation Operations
Dept. of Defense
| Response to technical questions posted. | |
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USPTO Chemistry Data Portfolio - RFI
Dept. of Commerce
| The RFI closing date was extended to January 15, 2026. | |
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Purchase of Clarivate Web of Science API Expanded Basic and Derwent API Global Patent Data
NASA
| NASA/NSSC intends to procure Clarivate Web of Science API Expanded Basic and Derwent API Global Patent Data to support its due diligence requirements for SBIR/STTR awards. | |
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Haystack Gold subscription with the add-on UK NATO Add-On suite
Dept. of Defense
| The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Disposition Services intends to sole-source an annual subscription for Haystack Gold software to support logistics management and property control research. | |
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LSEG SEDOL Data
Dept. of the Treasury
| The Department of the Treasury awarded a sole-source contract to London Stock Exchange Group PLC for a SEDOL Masterfile® license to support the Office of Financial Research's data collection and analysis for financial stability. | |
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NGA Awards Raytheon $110M GDTS IV Contract for GEOINT Data Service Modernization
Dept. of Defense
| The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency awarded Raytheon a $110.4 million contract to modernize GEOINT data processing and dissemination, focusing on system operations, software development, and infrastructure sustainment. | |
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US Treasury awards ID.me $1B five-year contract
Dept. of the Treasury
| ID.me has secured a significant five-year, $1 billion Blanket Purchase Agreement with the U.S. Department of Treasury for identity verification and authentication services, underscoring a broader federal trend towards modernizing digital identity management and enhancing online security. | |
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ID.me scores big roll outs with FINRA and CMS
Dept. of Health and Human Services
| ID.me is expanding its federal footprint by securing contracts with FINRA and CMS to implement high-assurance identity verification for sensitive financial and healthcare data, respectively. | |
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DLA’s foundation to use AI is built on training, platforms | DLA's CIO, Adarryl Roberts, emphasizes leveraging AI for data curation and exploring agentic AI for scale and efficiency, while integrating commercial platforms and fostering a digital-first culture through continuous education. | |
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The US Treasury’s $4 Billion Win: AI-Powered Fraud Detection at Scale | The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced its AI-driven fraud detection initiatives prevented and recovered over $4 billion in improper payments during fiscal year 2024, a significant increase attributed to advanced machine learning models and a proactive, real-time defensive posture. | |
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DOD maps out plan for new enterprise command-and-control program office, C2 suite | The Department of Defense is creating a new Enterprise Command and Control Program Office to integrate AI and data management capabilities, aiming to accelerate Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) and AI-enabled warfighting solutions. | |
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OPM data overhaul reveals deeper federal workforce insights | The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has launched a new federal workforce data website, offering enhanced transparency and more frequent updates than its predecessor, FedScope, while highlighting significant changes in government staffing levels, union representation, and telework trends. | |
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Seven trends reveal opportunities for bold government decisions and decisive actions in 2026 | Seven key trends for government in 2026, including strategic data governance, accelerated AI adoption, and the rise of edge AI, present significant opportunities for bold decisions and decisive actions, particularly for those offering data and analytical solutions. | |
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Government AI Fails from Incomplete Training Data | A government audit revealed that AI systems used by public institutions are underperforming due to incomplete training data, particularly in intelligent CCTV and pothole detection systems. Issues stem from a lack of diverse data, leading to significant inaccuracies and wasted resources. | |
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Swords and Shields: Navigating the Modern Intelligence Landscape | This paper examines the evolving global intelligence landscape, detailing how geopolitical shifts, technological advancements, and the rise of private sector actors are reshaping national intelligence strategies and requiring adaptation in areas like human intelligence, supply chain security, and data utilization. | |
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Palantir and Databricks Forge Seamless Data Architecture for Operational AI | Palantir and Databricks have deepened their integration to streamline data architecture for operational AI, enabling seamless data federation, governance, compute pushdown, and AI/ML workflow deployment by eliminating data movement and complexity. | |
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Threat Digital and Carahsoft Partner to Reduce Regulatory and Reputational Risk for Government Agencies | This partnership aims to help agencies enhance vendor vetting, supply chain risk management, and third-party assessments by providing automated due diligence, sanctions data, and adverse media analysis. | |
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Orbital Tolls? Industry Braces for the Commercialization of Space Safety Data | The space industry is preparing for the commercialization of space safety data, potentially leading to new business models and revenue streams. | |
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This AI company will outline supply chain management suggestions for the feds and Fortune 1000 firms | Tech unicorn Interos.ai has raised $20 million to expand its AI capabilities for supply chain risk mitigation, aiming to provide predictive models and actionable insights for its enterprise and government clients. | |
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Moody's Fraud Under Fire: Data-Driven Tactics and Insights from Federal and Industry Leaders | Hear experts discuss their extensive experience in financial investigations and fraud detection, highlighting the importance of data-driven tactics and advanced technologies in combating complex financial crimes for federal law enforcement. | |
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