U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking information on services for electronically transmitting airline data, including passenger and cargo manifests, to support border security.

The Department of War (DoW) seeks commercial solutions for affordable, scalable geosynchronous orbit (GEO) reconnaissance systems capable of providing high-resolution space-to-space imagery and maintaining custody of resident space objects. The program aims to transition from a commercially operated prototype to a government-owned constellation within 36 months to enhance strategic deterrence, battle damage assessment, and combat identification.

The Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) is seeking information on Enterprise Data Platform capabilities from U.S. companies via a Request for Information (RFI).

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) is soliciting proposals for an eAirC2 Data Platform, Governance, and Usage solution through a multi-step competitive dialogue process, requiring specific contractor eligibility and security clearances.

Solicitation amended to clarify response formats and other details.

Response date extended to March 20, 2026.

Solicitation cancelled.

Solicitation amended and response to questions posted.

The FBI intends to sole-source a contract to CoStar Realty Information, Inc. for nationwide Commercial Multiple Listing Services (MLS) with integrated data analytics to support real estate acquisition planning.

The Department of Energy intends to award a sole-source contract to Kpler Inc. for global commodities data access subscription services supporting petroleum trends and liquified gases.

The SEC intends to award a sole-source purchase order to Green Street Advisors, LLC for specialized subscription databases covering asset-backed and commercial mortgage-backed securities.

The National Cancer Institute is seeking a subscription to the TrialTrove clinical trials database to support oncology research, requiring advanced data analysis, bulk download, and publication capabilities.

CMS awarded a contract for Experian Remote Identity Proofing (RIDP) Services to ensure secure electronic access to its applications for business partners, requiring IAL2 and LOA3 identity assurance aligned with NIST standards.

The USPTO awarded a contract to IP.COM I, LLC for subscription access to IP.com's InnovationQ+ for a period of over five years.

Obviant has received a contract expansion from the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment to develop a digital acquisition platform. This platform aims to accelerate the Department of War's acquisition transformation and digitization efforts by integrating data sources and enabling faster, data-driven decision-making for warfighter capabilities.

DHS RIVR results suggest most ID document validation disastrously ineffective

Results from the 2025 Remote Identity Validation Rally (RIVR) conducted by DHS's Science and Technology Directorate reveal that most tested identity document validation subsystems are highly ineffective, with significant issues in accepting fraudulent documents. While selfie matching showed more promise, the document validation track highlighted critical security and usability gaps across multiple vendors.

DIA consolidates open source, media exploitation organizations

The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has merged its National Media Exploitation Center and Open Source Intelligence Integration Center into a new entity, the National Digital Exploitation and Open Source Center (NDOC). This consolidation aims to enhance integrated investments in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data dissemination, while also addressing workforce reductions and identified technical support redundancies.

Hidden in plain sight: Surveillance at the Arizona border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and other federal agencies are deploying a vast, often disguised, network of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) and other surveillance technologies across Arizona, extending far beyond the border itself, raising significant privacy concerns for residents and tribal communities.

FBI's AI, biometrics boom is accelerating, but paperwork isn't keeping up

The FBI has significantly increased its use of artificial intelligence and biometrics in investigations, but public documentation and adherence to risk management protocols for high-impact systems are lagging behind deployment, raising concerns about oversight and transparency.

Agencies meeting the efficiency mandate through AI, back office consolidations

Federal agencies like the FDA, GSA, and DOT are accelerating modernization and consolidation efforts, leveraging artificial intelligence to address workforce reductions and enhance operational efficiencies. These initiatives focus on streamlining back-office functions, adopting cloud environments, and implementing new IT strategies like product-centric approaches to deliver greater value and improve services.

Where federal AI ambition meets the limits of operational reality

Federal agencies are accelerating AI deployment to modernize operations and meet demands, but are encountering challenges due to procurement models designed for traditional software, leading to a gap between AI capabilities and operational expectations. The article highlights the need for AI to be treated as an operational actor requiring rigorous testing, validation, and governance, rather than a simple software upgrade, to ensure successful and secure integration.

Vantor integrates Google Earth AI imagery models into Tensorglobe to support government and commercial missions

Vantor has partnered with Google to integrate Google Earth AI imagery models into its Tensorglobe platform, enabling government agencies to perform advanced geospatial analysis in classified and air-gapped environments using sovereign and commercial data.

DHS Inks Billion-Dollar Deal With Palantir

The Department of Homeland Security has finalized a five-year, $1 billion blanket purchasing agreement with Palantir Technologies to expand the use of AI-driven data analytics across agencies like ICE and CBP. This deal streamlines procurement for mission-critical software while cementing Palantir’s role as a primary federal technology partner amid ongoing debate over government surveillance and immigration enforcement.

Raft CEO Shubhi Mishra Discusses Primacy of Data in Modern Battlefield

Data is identified as the decisive advantage in modern warfare, enabling faster decision-making and operations, and is crucial for deterrence, often more so than weapon systems. The article advocates for treating data and software as core capabilities in defense acquisition, rather than secondary to hardware, and outlines recommendations for the Pentagon to become data-first.

From FEMA to Fusion: Eli Hammerman on Building Growth Across National Security

Eli Hammerman, Chief Growth Officer at Fusion Technology, details his career progression from data analytics at FEMA to leadership roles in government contracting, focusing on national security agencies. He outlines Fusion Technology's strategy for scaling its growth infrastructure to pursue unrestricted opportunities in Agile Development, Cloud, and Cyber, emphasizing mission-focused application development and cyber operations.

The Oracle of Identity: Jordan Burris on Industrialized Fraud and the Government’s Daytona Moment

In this episode, Socure’s Jordan Burris warns that government agencies face a "zero-day" fraud environment driven by industrialized, AI-enabled global networks that easily bypass traditional identity controls. Burris outlines a strategic roadmap for federal leaders to modernize verification and adopt commercial-sector tactics to combat the hundreds of billions of dollars lost annually to improper payments and sophisticated cyber-schemes.

NAWCWD Attends Ventura Defense Industry Forum (VDIF)

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) is participating in the Ventura Defense Industry Forum (VDIF) Strategic Alliance event on April 7-8, 2026, to engage with industry on future requirements and opportunities.

Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning - Industry Day (Virtual Only)

The United States Space Force is hosting a virtual AI/ML Industry Day for market research to gather industry feedback on AI/ML capabilities for space acquisition and enterprise operations.

Palantir Senior Counselor Greg Little to Keynote 2026 GovCon Executive Leadership Summit

The 2026 GovCon Executive Leadership Summit, hosted by Potomac Officers Club, will convene top CEOs and executives from the government contracting industry to discuss acquisition trends, emerging technologies, and strategies for growth. Keynote speakers include Greg Little of Palantir Technologies, Joseph Larson of OpenAI, Thiyagu Ramasamy of Anthropic, and Keith Strier of AMD.

Kpler US Government Symposium

Kpler is hosting an invitation-only symposium in Washington, DC, on March 26, 2026, for government and defense leaders to explore how commercial maritime intelligence, including trade, vessel, and cargo analytics, can enhance national security decision-making and operational readiness.