Public record should include: Court Records, Marriage Records, Death Records, County, Local Municipality Records, State Records, and Property Filings. The VAIC uses property filings (assuming that is sales and tax information) for locating beneficiaries/veterans, mainly for payment of death claims.

The Department of Commerce seeks to procure reliable third-party data and analytical services to provide senior Commerce officials, other ITA units and U.S. Government agencies, and U.S. information and communications technology (ICT) stakeholders with data and analyses on trends in ICT spending in country, regional, and worldwide markets for export promotion/counseling, trade policy development and enforcement, and planning purposes.

The objective is to enhance the Office of Technology Evaluation’s ability to conduct technical analysis, research, data analytics, data visualization, and technical support for the BIS Export Administration (EA).

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), a statistical agency in the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), is seeking national level electric vehicle (EV) registration data, inclusive of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), as a survey sampling frame.  The BTS will use the vehicle registration data to conduct an EV survey in years 2023-2024 with the possibility of conducting the survey annually thereafter.  

Draft solicitation posted.

Request of questions and extension of offers due date.

Amended to correct the NAICS code.

Amended to correct the NAICS code.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) intends...to award a fixed-price purchase order on a sole source basis to Refinitiv US LLC for current and historical credit ratings and credit watch updates from S&P, Moody’s and Fitch for the following asset classes: 1) corporates 2) municipals and 3) asset-backed.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) intends to award a sole source order to Urban Institute researchers to perform statistical analyses using administrative tax data to create synthetic data based on a statistical representation of the distribution of the confidential tax data.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) intends to award on a Sole Source basis to GeoTel Communications LLC. The required GeoTel datasets is required to conduct research and analysis on global telecom service providers, submarine cables, and telecommunication infrastructure.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) intends...to award a fixed-price purchase order on a sole source basis to PitchBook Data, Inc. for subscription to private equity data.

Contract awarded to Thomson Reuters Special Services.

To support a pilot exercise, data-led unit dedicated to tackling fraud has awarded a contract to business information firm, which has previously worked with the department through much smaller engagements

On August 17, Capella Federal, a wholly owned subsidiary of San Francisco, CA-based Capella Space, announced an award for the Proliferated Low Earth Orbit Satellite-Based Services (PLEO) contract through U.S. Space Systems Command (SSC). With this award, Capella will be able to partner more quickly with SSC and the U.S. Space Force to broaden access to global 24/7, all-weather imagery for key missions.

The Department of State's pilot project approach to AI adoption

Senior IT leaders at State argue that small-scale pilots of AI technology can help bring a wealth of benefits to federal government, such as increased transparency.

How the IRS accidentally tagged thousands of taxpayers as dead

The IRS confirmed that 6,821 tax accounts were marked as deceased and locked — meaning that the agency wouldn’t process the tax returns associated with it — when the person was, in fact, alive.

CFPB crafting new rule targeting data brokers

Chopra explained that rules under consideration will define a data broker that sells certain types of consumer data as a “consumer reporting agency” to better reflect today’s market realities. He said the CFPB is also considering a proposal that would generally treat a data broker’s sale of data regarding, for example, a consumer’s payment history, income, and criminal records as a consumer report, because that type of data is typically used for credit, employment, and certain other determinations.

SEC Proposes Rules on the Use of AI by Registered Investment Advisers and Broker-Dealers

In light of concerns associated with artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-adjacent technologies such as machine learning in the field of investment advisory, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed new rules on July 26, 2023 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 that, if enacted, would require broker-dealers and investment advisers to take steps to address conflicts of interest associated with their use of predictive data analytics and similar technologies.

AI will play critical role in managing US supply chains

As policymakers create rules of the road for AI, it is important that they understand the role AI is currently playing in securing the global supply chain and protecting our nation. Lawmakers approaching AI with skepticism have the right intent, but the regulation of AI needs to be carefully thought out in order to not impede on innovation or current uses of AI that exist to protect human health and wellbeing and our collective national security.

PERSPECTIVE: The Future of Biometric Border Control and Cyber Threat Challenges

Driven by AI and machine learning, cloud and edge infrastructure, biometric technology is transforming airports, ports, land gateways, and other crossing points. And while its potential to enhance border security and modernize the sector cannot be denied, the complexities of border security and its challenges should not be underestimated.

Warner Calls on AI Companies to Ramp Up Safety & Security Measures

U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, today urged several artificial intelligence (AI) companies to take additional action to promote safety and prevent malicious misuse of their products. In a series of letters, Sen. Warner applauded certain companies for publicly joining voluntary commitments proposed by the Biden administration, but encouraged them to broaden their efforts, and called on companies that have not taken this public step to commit to making their products more secure.

Councils snub government data-sharing due to ‘lack of clarity on usage and benefits’

Many councils remain wary of sharing data with central government because local officials lack clarity on how data will then be used and the benefits that might result, a study has found. The governemnt has published findings of research commissioned by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, as part of its Better Outcomes through Linked Data (BOLD) programme to promote and enable public-sector data-sharing.

AI doesn't make decisions': The real Robodebt culprit

Contrary to popular opinion, there is no AI in Robodebt, and a leading researcher in the field wants Australians to understand that AI can in fact be a useful tool in government decision making. But as the technology becomes more commonly used, is administrative law ready?

Grid Dynamics Announces Partnership with Blue Yonder to Efficiently Deliver Supply Chain Solutions at Scale

"We're thrilled to join forces with Blue Yonder and enable our clients with best-in-class supply chain solutions," said Rahul Bindlish, Vice President, Strategic Business Development at Grid Dynamics. "Expanding our supply chain capabilities with Blue Yonder's Commerce offerings allows us to effectively meet the growing demands of our clients-helping them build supply chain resilience with the ability to better predict, prevent and resolve disruptions across their entire business."

Experian charged with spamming customers who signed up to protect their identity

In a complaint filed by the Department of Justice on behalf of the FTC, the agency says that California-based Experian Consumer Services (ECS), also known as ConsumerInfo.com, Inc., spammed consumers with marketing offers after they signed up for an account with the company in order to manage their credit report information.

XponentL Data and Tamr Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Innovative Data Product Solutions

By combining the expertise of XponentL and Tamr, clients in the Energy industry will benefit from advanced materials mastering capabilities. This includes robust data integration, harmonization, and data marketplace tools that enable efficient management, analysis and search of complex material data.

Transforming DOD logistics and supply chain with generative AI

Kenney, the technical director at the Office of the CTO with Google, shared his insights on areas where improvements to the efficiency and effectiveness of logistics on a global scale can better support the Defense Department mission. Generative AI is one such technology that could play a larger role in transforming logistics if it is applied ethically and responsibly, said Kenney in the podcast interview, underwritten by Google for Government.

Introducing OMB’s Proposed Public Trust Rule for Data: the Role of Statistical Agencies and the Evidence Act’s Title III Regulations

The Evidence Act directed the White House Office of Management and Budget to issue regulations to provide guidance for agencies about how to support statistical agencies and units in their missions and responsibilities. Join the Data Foundation for a conversation on the importance of this proposed rule for public sector data, the rule’s role in strengthening public trust in government data and statistics, and how the proposed regulation fits into implementation of the Evidence Act and the larger vision of evidence-informed policymaking.

Maximize Product Launch Success Using Data and AI/ML

Attend our webinar to discover how data-driven strategies and predictive analytics can unlock a competitive advantage and drive the success of your product launch. Learn how data can be used to find early adopters, sharpen your approach, and orchestrate your medical, marketing, sales, and digital teams.