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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 Naval Supply Systems Command's request for a comprehensive cyber supply chain risk management platform that delivers MITRE-based assessments, FAIR analysis, a Ransomware Susceptibility Index, and clear, letter-grade reports while continuously monitoring up to 200 partner entities.
In other data news, on October 14th, DefenseScoop published an article entitled Army preparing to stand up new organization to oversee its data environment. In this story, Jon Harper details the Army's plans to stand up a new data operations command — based at Aberdeen Proving Ground — to oversee the service’s data environment in support of Next Generation C2 and other data-centric modernization efforts.
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“Data is what’s going to enable that future fight. We’re working right now amongst the secretariat and … staff to make sure that we establish the appropriate policies and procedures on data standards, how we’re going to capture this data, how it’s going to be processed, how much is aggregated at various echelons.”
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The Carpe Datum Team
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Open-Source Information Provider
United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory
| The UK National Nuclear Laboratory Limited is initiating market engagement for an Open-Source Information Provider to gather intelligence on nuclear dual-use technologies and proliferation risks, requiring specialized linguistic and technical expertise. | |
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Traveler Processing and Vetting Software (TPVS) 2.0
Dept. of Homeland Security
| Length of requested response expanded. | |
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Construction Cost Estimation Tool Software Subscription (RSMeans or equal)
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
| Conformed solicitation posted and due date extended to Oct. 27, 2025. | |
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Intent to Sole Source: NDR Global Investment Services
Dept. of the Treasury
| The Bureau of Fiscal Service intends to sole-source a contract for Ned Davis Global Investment Service data subscription to support the Office of Financial Research's monitoring of the U.S. financial system and market developments. | |
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DMLSS-W Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI) Medical Data Subscription
Dept. of Defense
| DLA is seeking to renew a sole-source medical data subscription from ECRI Institute to support its Medical Product Data Bank. | |
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Department of Navy: Enterprise-wide SCRM Tool Licenses
General Services Administration
| The Navy awarded a contract for enterprise-wide SCRM subscription licenses, support, and API integration for the Interos Resilience Platform; leveraging its established capabilities and integrations to maintain continuity in risk assessment and monitoring. | |
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Justification for Sole Source – Metals and Mining Subscription
Dept. of State
| The State Department procured a subscription to S&P Global Market Intelligence's SNL Metals & Mining service to enhance analysis of critical mineral markets and supply chains. | |
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Justification for Sole Source – Gas and LNG Analytics Subscription
Dept. of State
| The State Department awarded a contract for propane and natural gas market data, analytics, and advisory services from Rystad Energy to support energy supply chain analysis. | |
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Planet Nabs $13M Award Under NGA’s Luno B for Data Analytics
Dept. of Defense
| Planet Labs received a $12.8 million award from the NGA under the Luno B contract to provide AI-enabled data analytics for maritime domain awareness in the Asia-Pacific region, utilizing satellite imagery for event detection. | |
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Army Counterintelligence Races to Modernize, Integrate AI | The Army Counterintelligence Command (ACIC) is modernizing its systems and integrating AI to enhance investigations and protect defense technology from foreign adversaries, expanding its operational capabilities and tempo. | |
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State, DHS sued by union groups over AI-fueled surveillance programs | |
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NASA satellite data now available via Microsoft Azure | NASA's satellite data is now accessible via Microsoft Azure's Planetary Computer platform, featuring an AI assistant for natural language geospatial data analysis, aimed at environmental research and decision-making. | |
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Inside America’s next information war | The U.S. is scaling back government defenses against foreign influence operations, even as adversaries leverage AI to amplify their capabilities, shifting much of the counter-effort to the private sector. | |
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There is Lots Of Misinformation And Scaremongering About Digital ID, Says Tech Secretary | UK Tech Secretary Liz Kendall is defending the government's proposed digital ID scheme against claims of misinformation and scaremongering, emphasizing its potential for improved public services while acknowledging public privacy concerns. | |
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5 Key Takeaways From The 2025 Intel Summit | The 2025 Intel Summit highlighted the critical role of trust and workflow integration for AI adoption in government, alongside persistent concerns about China's economic espionage and IP theft, while also noting U.S. strengths in areas like quantum computing. | |
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Long-term thinking is needed: for the good of democracy | To combat rising digital fraud and erosion of public trust, the complex long-term solution lies in the sustained implementation of the UK's Digital Identities and Attributes Trust Framework—established by the Data (Use and Access) Act—which relies on certified private sector services operating under clear government governance. | |
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Cognite: Databricks & Snowflake partnerships forge new links in industrial AI value chain | Industrial AI company Cognite is partnering with Databricks and Snowflake to create integrated data platforms that leverage open standards for AI and data sharing, aiming to enhance industrial AI value chains. | |
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Blue Fusion Launches SynaptIQ, an Analytical Suite Delivering Innovation in Intelligence Analytics | Blue Fusion Technologies has released SynaptIQ, a new analytical suite for the Department of Defense, Federal Agencies, and Law Enforcement, offering real-time data fusion and federated search capabilities to enhance intelligence analysis and reduce costs. | |
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Siemens Government Technologies’ Aaron Johns Discusses How the Company Is Advancing AI Adoption for Federal Missions | Siemens Government Technologies is leveraging its industrial software experience to deploy scalable and secure AI solutions for federal missions, integrating digital twins, MBSE, and sensor data to enhance performance and operational efficiency. | |
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S&P Global to buy private markets data firm for $1.8bn | S&P Global is acquiring private markets data provider With Intelligence for $1.8 billion, aiming to expand its data coverage and enhance its offerings in the rapidly growing private markets sector. | |
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The Intelligence Edge: Transforming Business Data Into Strategic Advantage | This on-demand recorded discussion, featuring experts from Moody's and Intel, explores how agencies can leverage business data for strategic advantage, threat analysis, and decision-making in national security and law enforcement. | |
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Get AI ready: Why data strategy is mission-critical for the DoD | This webinar will explore the Defense Department's data strategy, digital transformation, and AI innovation for mission success, featuring defense and industry leaders. | |
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Understanding the Public Trust Rule: What It Is, What It Means, and Where We Are in 2025 | This webinar explains the Public Trust Rule, its implications for federal statistical agencies and data governance, and the status of its implementation in 2025, including connections to AI and Evidence Act priorities. | |
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FactSet Unveils 2025 APAC Buy-Side Forum: Shaping the the Future of Finance in Hong Kong, Tokyo, Sydney, and Singapore | The FactSet 2025 APAC Buy-Side Forum is a series of events in Hong Kong, Tokyo, Sydney, and Singapore that focus on AI-driven strategies, advanced data solutions, and their impact on financial markets amid volatility and regulatory changes. | |
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