The Marine Corps is seeking a web-based data collection software solution with extensive public and proprietary record access, real-time data capabilities, and analytical features to support casualty section operations in locating individuals for timely next-of-kin notification.

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) seeks to procure high-resolution commercial elevation and 3D datasets, including gridded elevation, point clouds, and meshes, with associated support products and services, to enhance its GEOINT capabilities.

The General Services Administration (GSA) is announcing its intent to utilize Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) procedures throughout FY2026 to procure innovative commercial solutions for the Department of War (DoW) and its interagency partners across various technology and mission-critical domains.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking information from qualified sources regarding their capabilities to provide a secure, cloud-hosted data enclave and associated data linkage services for the NIA Data Access Program, which supports research on aging by providing access to linked federal and non-federal datasets.

The purpose of this amendment is to extend this open and continuous solicitation to obtain commercially available data on behalf of the Department of Commerce (DOC) through a Commercial Data Hub Pilot Program through December 31, 2026.

Solicitation amended.

Solicitation cancelled.

Industry Day agenda posted.

The Bureau of Land Management intends to sole-source a contract to Enverus, Inc. for a subscription-based platform providing comprehensive oil and gas data for regulatory compliance and economic modeling in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas.

NASA/NSSC intends to award a sole-source contract to Dun & Bradstreet, Inc. for comprehensive due diligence and compliance services, including enhanced reporting, ongoing monitoring, and supplier intelligence, to assess national security risks associated with SBIR/STTR award applicants.

NASA/NSSC intends to sole-source a contract to Dun & Bradstreet for risk analytics services, including comprehensive due diligence, monitoring, and reporting on suppliers and entities.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to sole-source award a contract to Transunion Risk and Alternative Data Solutions, Inc. for continued access to their proprietary TLOxp investigative platform.

This is a sole-source contract award to The Ives Group, Inc. for access to a comprehensive database and data feed of auditor and compliance information.

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy requires a sole-source renewal of a proprietary software subscription from Enverus, Inc. for real-time electronic market pricing data essential for fuel contract management and integration with DLA's IT systems.

The Command of the Cyber Space Defense Forces Component (DKWOC) of the Polish Armed Forces has signed a cooperation agreement with DataWalk S.A., a Polish technology company specializing in analytical solutions. The agreement aims to explore the application of DataWalk's analytical tools for military needs, facilitate product adaptation for defense use, and enhance analytical capabilities within the Polish military.

Palantir Technologies announced the renewal of its multi-year contract with France's domestic intelligence agency, the DGSI, for the continued supply, integration, and support of its proprietary software platform for national security operations.

Proposed U.S. Entry Requirements Spark Widespread Concern During Public Comment Period

A proposed revision to the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) by U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks to expand data collection, including social media history and biometrics, prompting public concern and a 60-day comment period to assess necessity and impact.

House Democrats demand answers on IRS’s AI use to manage taxpayer data

House Democrats are questioning the IRS's strategy of using AI to manage its legacy COBOL systems for taxpayer data, seeking assurances on data integrity, privacy, and the technology's effectiveness.

Warren, Sanders push Labor on plans to create a centralized unemployment ‘starting point’

Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders are questioning the Department of Labor's plans to pilot a centralized unemployment insurance claims starting point, citing concerns over economic and privacy risks associated with data collection and usage.

OPM launches Tech Force to recruit technologists to government

The Office of Personnel Management has launched the "Tech Force" initiative to recruit 1,000 technologists for two-year federal assignments, aiming to accelerate AI adoption and fill critical tech roles with private sector talent, in partnership with numerous tech companies.

Biometrics providers race to meet demand as ID, age verification expand

Biometric identity verification is expanding across government services, social media, and travel to address fraud and security concerns, with federal agencies like the Department of Education and Login.gov implementing enhanced identity verification measures, while NIST explores mobile driver’s licenses for government credential services.

Senate duo seek agency collaboration in mitigating AI-powered fraud

A bipartisan Senate bill proposes an interagency advisory committee to enhance federal collaboration in preventing and mitigating AI-powered fraud, reflecting growing legislative and agency interest in leveraging technology for fraud detection and consumer protection.

GSA’s USAi Platform Helps Agencies Act on the AI Action Plan

The GSA's new USAi platform offers federal agencies a streamlined, secure environment to evaluate and deploy generative AI tools, supporting policy implementation and informed decision-making on AI adoption and procurement.

Making agentic government work: 7 principles for safer, smarter AI adoption

This article proposes seven principles for federal agencies to adopt agentic AI and automation responsibly, focusing on orchestration, human oversight, mission outcomes, transparency, workforce enablement, process redesign, and predictable systems to achieve measurable mission results.

FactSet Meets Demand for AI-Ready Data, First to Announce MCP Sans Intermediary

FactSet has released a new MCP server that provides direct, real-time access to its financial data for AI systems, enabling enterprises to integrate authoritative market intelligence into AI workflows without custom integrations or data warehouses. This solution aims to support the production deployment of AI strategies by offering unified access to curated financial datasets.

The tech firm that helped police find the Brown shooting suspect has sparked privacy concerns. Its CEO responds

A technology firm specializing in surveillance cameras and drones for law enforcement is facing scrutiny over privacy concerns, despite its role in apprehending a suspect. The company's CEO defends its tools as essential for public safety and crime deterrence.

Washington’s Pegasus Spyware Problem

The acquisition of NSO Group, the developer of the controversial Pegasus spyware, by American investors raises significant concerns about US complicity in foreign authoritarian surveillance and the potential for domestic misuse. The article argues for robust federal oversight and regulation of offensive cyber technologies.

BigBear.ai and C Speed Partner on AI-Enabled Threat Detection

A strategic partnership has been formed between BigBear.ai and C Speed, LLC to integrate BigBear.ai's AI orchestration platform with C Speed's radar systems for enhanced autonomous threat detection and decision support. This collaboration aims to deliver advanced situational awareness and rapid response capabilities for national security and homeland defense missions.