The Universal Service Administrative Company (“USAC”) is seeking information from US-based companies with the ability to provide a Supply Chain Risk Management Tool as described in the following Request for Information (RFI).

The General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), Technology Transformation Services (TTS) is conducting on-going strategic market research with respect to identity verification products and services. The purpose of this market research is to stay abreast of developments in the market as the technology landscape evolves and changes over time for identity verification.

DARPA's STO is seeking innovative ideas and disruptive technologies that provide the U.S. military and national security leaders with trusted, disruptive capabilities across all physical domains (Air, Space, Sea, and Land) and spectrum of competition. STO programs deliver solutions at speed and scale for today's warfighters while developing the resilient "breakthrough" systems and technologies needed for future battlespaces. 

The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) intends to award a firm fixed-price contract with a twelve-month base period and four (4) twelve-month options to purchase subscription service to a dynamic database in support of Multi Family Housing’s underwriting and housing market analysis activities.  Research data services will support map appraisals, rent comparability studies, and development of real estate market intelligence. 

The purpose of this modification is to update the BAA Program Manager contact information.

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This requirement is for Moody’s Analytics subscription which provides access for economic forecasts and ratings information for financial institutions, sovereigns, and companies. Moody's provides detailed research and ratings reports on banking systems, credit outlooks, and economic outlooks, primarily U.S. Corporations. This information includes credit research, market information, and risk analytics.

DHA has a requirement to provide an online reference database that offers comprehensive education for nursing orientation, clinical competency management, nursing professional development and peri-anesthesia procedures.

The Environmental Protection Agency is awarding a contract for a single-user subscription Sea-Web and Sea-Web Movements databases to IHS Global Inc.

"The expanding nature of today's threat landscape requires an equally dynamic approach," said John David, Chief Transformation Officer at BryceTech. "OET focuses on identifying emerging threats and performing risk analyses to assess their potential impacts and enhancing FEMA and its partners' ability to respond effectively."

Most cybersecurity methods involve analyzing tools and methods and fortifying existing defenses. While these techniques have their merits, they miss accounting for perhaps the weakest link in the equation: the constraints on the human adversary. To address this shortcoming, Charles River Analytics is developing a multi-faceted approach that focuses on human behavior. The tool, Context-driven Interventions through Reasoning about Cyberpsychology Exploitation (CIRCE), is being fueled by a contract from the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA).

Microsoft and NASA have a new AI tool to put satellite data at your fingertips

NASA’s copilot aims to make data collected by the space agency, such as information on wildfires and climate change, more accessible to the general public, scientists and educators, and policymakers. The new system lets users ask questions about NASA’s satellite data in plain English, similar to chatting with a virtual assistant.

Commercial Solutions Deliver Digital Signature Management Platforms and Services To Protect DoD Personnel Data

Launched in late 2022, in partnership with the U.S. Army, EPIC set out to provide a comprehensive solution for protecting the data of personnel throughout servicemembers’ careers - from onboarding, training, and offboarding personnel. The project is a blend of technical, analytical, and training solutions to address key digital fingerprint security gaps including best-of-breed commercial analytical tools.

DHS unveils ‘practical’ AI responsibilities for critical infrastructure

DHS today unveiled the new guidance, “Roles and Responsibilities Framework for Artificial Intelligence in Critical Infrastructure.” It proposes a series of voluntary responsibilities for the use of AI in the 16 U.S. critical infrastructure sectors. The responsibilities are divided across five groups: cloud and compute infrastructure providers; AI developers; critical infrastructure owners and operators; civil society; and the public sector. The detailed guidelines touch on a wide range of issues, including cloud environments, AI model and system design, data governance, deployment considerations, and the monitoring of AI use across critical infrastructure.

Musk, Ramaswamy should aim at fraud to improve government efficiency

Agencies need greater incentives to proactively mitigate fraud risks. And the government as a whole needs to improve data access and sharing to strengthen fraud prevention. The benefits of investing in data-driven approaches extend beyond the direct financial impact of preventing improper payments and fraud. Increased data use can also significantly reduce administrative burdens on honest Americans who deserve efficient interactions with the government.

Senator Slams Gun Industry’s “Invasive and Dangerous” Sharing of Customer Data With Political Operatives

In a letter sent to the National Shooting Sports Foundation on Tuesday, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., questioned the legality of the “covert program” in which firearms manufacturers for years shared sensitive customer information with political operatives. Blumenthal cited a ProPublica investigation that found some of America’s most iconic gunmakers secretly participated, even while the gun industry presented itself as a privacy protector and fought against government and corporate efforts to track firearms ownership.

AI takes aim at tedious tasks in government contracting

Modern AI systems can scan vast databases of government solicitations on SAM.gov (the official U.S. government procurement portal) to identify contracts that align with a company’s capabilities. They can break down complex Requests for Proposals (RFPs) into manageable tasks, and even help draft proposals highlighting a company’s strengths — all while ensuring compliance with stringent government regulations.

Biometrics regulation under Trump likely to minimize federal overreach

As biometric technology increasingly appears in consumer-facing applications, Republicans will likely be inclined to push for policies that require parental consent for children under a certain age before their biometric data is collected, particularly in apps that target younger users. Conversely, however, Republicans are generally wary of overregulating the tech sector, which they see as a key driver of economic growth and innovation.

Galileo Project Releases Commissioning Data on Half a Million Aerial Objects

The Galileo Project Observatory is the first of its kind. Standard astronomical observatories focus on a small portion of the sky at any given time, seeking sources at great distances and ignoring objects flying overhead. The Galileo Project research team developed an original design of an array of sensors that monitor the entire sky at all times and collect infrared, optical, radio, magnetic, and audio data.

Fundamentals of open-source intelligence for journalists

The investigative journalism group Bellingcat has pioneered the use of OSINT in its cutting-edge reporting over the years. The outlet’s journalists have used OSINT to uncover Russia’s involvement in the 2014 downing of Malaysian Flight MH17 over Ukraine, provide critical evidence of the Syrian government's use of chemical weapons against civilians, and revealed the massacre of civilians by Cameroonian soldiers in 2020, among other investigations.

Spire Global offloads commercial maritime business for $241 million

Satellite operator Spire Global is selling its commercial ship-tracking business to an analytics provider to invest in other data markets and its hosted payload services. Vienna, Virginia-based Spire Global said Nov. 13 it has reached a $241 million deal to sell maritime customer contracts to Kpler of Belgium, which would also get exclusive rights to sell ship-tracking data from the operator’s satellites to commercial entities and governments worldwide.

Socure calls for US digital identity taskforce, critical infrastructure status

Socure’s open letter to the incoming Trump administration sets out recommendations in the form of five pillars for protecting identity and reducing fraud. General Manager of Public Sector Jordan Burris tells Biometric Update in an interview that the pillars are intended to fit together, with the first setting a foundation for how to orient the other activities. The recommendations start with a request for a Presidential Directive declaring digital identity to be critical infrastructure.

Altana CEO Evan Smith - Supply Chains, China, and Globalization 2.0 - World of Daas

Evan Smith is the co-founder and CEO of Altana, a global supply chain management platform. Altana is one of the newest freight tech unicorns out there– they recently raised $200mm in a Series C round that valued the company at over a billion dollars. In this episode, Evan and Auren discuss: why "Globalization 2.0" is replacing free trade, how Russia's economy defied sanctions expectations, the hidden power of supply chain middlemen, [and] China's transformation from cheap labor to tech leader.

Hybrid PEO IEW&S AIS@P MATOC Industry Day

PEO IEW&S invites you to attend a hybrid industry day for the MATOC supporting AI/ML and IEW&S software development.  The first part of the industry day will provide a strategic overview and information session discussing the overarching construct of the contract vehicle, vendor pool and sub-pool structure, and innovative/agile contracting concepts for rapid acquisition in the Myer Auditorium. The Army will also discuss the draft RFP, full RFP and proposed base contract award schedule in more detail.

Carahsoft and Partners Showcase Cutting-Edge Data Analytics

Participants will have the chance to network and exchange best practices across a range of topics, including algorithms, applications, architectures and networks, clouds and distributed computing, data analytics, visualization, and storage, machine learning and HPC, performance, programming systems, system software, and state of the practice in large-scale deployment and integration.

Introducing Sayari Signal: Comprehensive Risk Data Beyond Regulatory Lists

Join us on Thursday, December 5th at 11:00 AM Eastern for an introduction to our newest product, Sayari Signal. Sayari Signal is a trade compliance risk data solution that integrates seamlessly with customer ERP systems to help organizations uncover complex, non-list based risks and better balance compliance with business operations.