This RFI seeks industry capabilities for modernizing the USCG's maritime public and tactical communications system, replacing the Rescue 21 system with advanced technologies. Key areas of interest include advanced sensors (SDR, antennas, geolocation), robust communications networks, cloud-based data architecture, advanced analytics, and improved data visualization.

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The Quarterly Industry Day has been cancelled.

Responses are now due by 11PM EDT, October 24, 2025.

This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for ongoing license/maintenance to a database of chemical information.

This award to Thomson Reuters Special Services supports the HHS Office of National Security and Office of Refugee Resettlement's threat detection and intelligence analysis efforts.

The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded Palantir Technologies a $385.4 million contract for its National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics (NCVAS) Platform, which will integrate data from multiple agencies to improve veteran health outcomes.

Planet has renewed a $7.5 million contract with the U.S. Navy to supply satellite imagery for the SeaVision maritime situational awareness platform, enhancing vessel detection and monitoring capabilities in the Pacific region.

If data is the new ammo, Army may need dedicated data formations: General

A senior Army officer is considering the establishment of a new formation dedicated to managing and integrating the service's data, driven by the Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) modernization effort and the increasing reliance on data for battlefield operations.

The Future of U.S. Intelligence: Leaner, Smarter, and Tech-Focused

"The heart of the new IC should be embodied in two new organizations that are retooled from existing structures: one that is an Open Source Center that curates all Open-source data; and one that is a technology hub that oversees and develops technology for the entire IC—a one stop shop."

House Dems seek info about ICE spyware contract, wary of potential abuses

House Democrats are investigating a $2 million ICE contract for Paragon Solutions' Graphite spyware, citing concerns over potential abuses targeting civil liberties and constitutional rights, and seeking documents related to its use and compliance with executive orders.

Supply Chains Are Critical Infrastructure. It’s Time U.S. Policy Caught Up.

This article advocates for treating supply chains as critical infrastructure, highlighting their vulnerability to cyberattacks and disruptions, and criticizes current U.S. policy for its fragmented and reactive approach, urging for a new legislative framework to embed resilience.

Signals in the Swarm: The Data Behind China's Maritime Gray Zone Campaign Near Taiwan

The article discusses China's "gray zone" campaign near Taiwan, focusing on the use of data and signals intelligence to understand and counter these activities. It highlights the importance of maritime domain awareness and the analysis of complex data sets to gain insights into geopolitical maneuvers.

GAO highlights the need for more commercial data and availability improvements

GAO reports reveal DoD's struggles with ground vehicle availability and contracting for essential equipment data, emphasizing the need for improved commercial data integration and availability in defense contracts.

The World's First AI-Powered Minister Tests the Future of Government

Governments globally are increasingly adopting AI for operational efficiency and decision support, exemplified by Albania's AI minister appointment, raising questions about AI's future role in autonomous decision-making within public administration.

The Ledger That Could Replace Equifax Forever

The traditional credit system is in crisis due to centralized data breaches, systemic errors, and the exclusion of billions of people lacking formal credit histories. The article examines how decentralized blockchain technology offers a radical solution, providing an immutable and transparent ledger for credit histories that promotes financial inclusion, as exemplified by Gluwa's Creditcoin platform being adopted in places like Nigeria.

Govini, a defense tech startup taking on Palantir, hits $100 million in annual recurring revenue

Defense tech startup Govini has achieved over $100 million in annual recurring revenue and secured a $150 million growth investment from Bain Capital, positioning itself as a significant player against legacy contractors and competitors like Palantir by modernizing the defense tech supply chain.

Fair Credit Reporting Act in 2025: A 1970 Law for a High-Tech Age

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) continues to be vital in 2025, safeguarding consumers against errors in AI-driven background checks, credit reports, and other consumer data used for critical life decisions, ensuring accuracy and transparency.

Senzing and Profound Networks Partner to Deliver Clean, Connected Digital Intelligence

Senzing and Profound Networks have partnered to combine AI-powered entity resolution with comprehensive digital-footprint data, aiming to provide clean, connected intelligence for risk profiling, market analysis, and compliance without external data sharing.

NIH to hire chief data science strategist as part of its drive to harness big data

The National Institutes of Health is investing in data science, including hiring a chief data science strategist, to better utilize big data for research.

Inside the FBI: Crypto, Crime and National Security

This podcast episode features an FBI Deputy Assistant Director and Chainalysis CEO discussing the FBI's strategies for combating cryptocurrency-enabled crime, including ransomware, fraud, and terrorism financing, emphasizing public-private partnerships and the evolving threat landscape.

Generative AI tech by Ask Sage gets highlight at AUSA 2025

Ask Sage is set to highlight its generative AI solutions, used by 27 federal agencies for tasks including RFP response and data analysis, at the AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition.