The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking IT engineering and technical services for its Technology for Applications, Logistics, Operations, and Networks (TALON) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to modernize IT operations, enhance service delivery, and integrate advanced technologies across its infrastructure.

The BAA was extended until February 1, 2027 and contact information was updated.

Response deadline extended until November 17, 2025.

Answers to questions posted.

Industry Day is now virtual, and the response deadline is extended to December 12, 2025.

This is a sole source procurement for subscription and SME services for Iraq oil analysis awarded to Strategic News International (SNI).

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport is seeking to renew an annual sole source subscription to ASTM Compass, providing access to technical standards for multiple Navy warfare centers.

The Department of State's Office of Open Source Intelligence awarded Agile Defense a $25 million contract to enhance global protective intelligence operations through automation and continuous monitoring.

Border mission drives joint data sharing: Army Data Chief

The U.S. Army is centralizing its AI, big data, and network strategy, integrating its Army Vantage platform with NORTHCOM's Maven Smart System to enhance border security and operational support, while also reforming its data operations and tactical support structures.

DHS expands biometric entry-exit, CBP to photograph all noncitizens at US borders

The Department of Homeland Security is implementing a comprehensive biometric entry-exit system requiring Customs and Border Protection to photograph all non-citizens at U.S. borders, significantly expanding surveillance capabilities and data retention for national security and immigration enforcement purposes.

UK Cabinet Office Takes Policy Lead on National Digital ID in Major Government Reshuffle

The UK government has reorganized its digital ID initiative, moving policy leadership to the Cabinet Office following public backlash over its "voluntary but mandatory" approach, while DSIT retains technical build responsibilities.

Tucson PD used border security money for controversial surveillance software

A Tucson Police Department contract for AI-powered surveillance software, funded by border security grants, is scrutinized for its use in non-border related investigations and potential privacy violations, mirroring broader federal agency adoption and concerns over data acquisition methods.

With Consumer Data Models, Who Needs Government Data?

The article posits that private-sector, consumer-based data models are becoming essential for economic forecasting, offering real-time insights that surpass delayed government reporting, especially during federal shutdowns.

Building trustworthy technology: How AI and data can improve government

For AI and data to improve government, they must be treated as public infrastructure with open standards and stewardship to build public trust. Creating this trusted foundation is the key to harnessing technology to make public services more efficient, fair, and responsive.

States collect millions by selling drivers’ data to private investigators, data brokers

State DMVs routinely sell drivers' personal information to third parties, including debt collectors and private investigators, a practice enabled by "permissible uses" within the Driver's Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) of 1994, despite privacy concerns and potential for misuse.

House/Senate Advance AI Provisions Via NDAA, Kicking Off Conference Process

There are significant artificial intelligence (AI) provisions advanced by the House and Senate in their respective National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, but differences in focus and approach between the chambers as they head into conference negotiations.

A first look at IBM’s new large language model that’s fine-tuned for defense applications

IBM has launched a new large language model, the IBM Defense Model, specifically engineered for defense and national security with data from Janes, aiming to enhance decision-making in military and defense industrial base operations.

Docusign Integrates Socure’s AI-Powered IDV Tools into Growing Identity Layer

Docusign is integrating Socure’s AI-powered identity verification and fraud prevention tools into its platform as part of a strategy to become an "identity orchestrator," offering customers a choice of integrated identity vendors.

Athenahealth, Datavant ink tie-up to automate medical records requests for providers

Athenahealth and Datavant are partnering to integrate Datavant's data access technology into athenahealth's EHR platform, aiming to automate and streamline the process of medical record requests for providers.

Modernizing Resident Identity for State and Local Government

A webinar will cover modernizing resident identity systems for state and local governments, focusing on digital service delivery, fraud reduction, and AI-driven identity verification solutions offered by Okta and Socure.

Health Care Delivery Solutions (HCDS) Electronic Health Record Follow-on (MHS GENESIS)

The Defense Health Agency is planning a competitive recompete for the MHS GENESIS Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, seeking to modernize federal health IT capabilities and enhance interoperability, and holding an industry day on November 5, 2025 to discuss the procurement.