SFIOD is seeking a contractor to provide access to software as a service that allows SFIOD staff to research online current addresses of approximately 700,000 previous borrowers owed an FHA refund.

The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD), on behalf of the DOI Office of the Secretary's Office of Emergency Management, is seeking to establish a contract for automated threats and hazard data feeds for their ArcGIS Velocity.

This is a new requirement to support the following effort: Digital personal protection and unlimited automated social media imposter takedown for Pacific Air Forces senior leaders across Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, Skype, Weibo and TikTok.

Request for the submission of White Papers for Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) web-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) tools that support near-real-time and historic aircraft flight paths along with vessel registration information. The organization seeking White Papers is the US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM).

Timeline amended with Contracting Officer to notify selectees whether or not they will receive an award by Wednesday, August 21, 2024.

Solicititation will be released by August 1, 2024.

Response to questions published, response due date extended to July 30, 2024.

Revised list of BAA Topics published.

The Regulatory Support Reports and Data Subscription is a used by the DOL EBSA to secure historical, current, and projected information on retirement markets, investment vehicles and stakeholders impacted by its regulations and programs, such as IRAs, annuity market, employer-sponsored retirement plans, registered investment advisers, broker-dealers, retirement plan participants and retail investors.

Dataminr, Inc. First Alert V2 Software is a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) content management system designed as a real-time artificial intelligence (AI) for event and risk detection. The software detects first signals of high-impact events and likely risks with insightful, actionable data. Dataminr, Inc. First Alert V2 software monitors over 200,000 public information sources and provides customizable content and various delivery options.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Office of Policy and International Affairs (OPIA), Office of the Chief Economist (OCE) has a requirement for continued contractor support for a S&P Capital IQ platform subscription services renewal for economic research. The platform will provide access to business, financial, economic, and marketing data through a self-managed service with centralized access, a high volume of cross-disciplinary data, flexibility of delivery including computing cloud access, and robust tools that enable efficient company screening, academic research, and analysis.

The Combat Capabilities Development Command- Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM-CBC)-RI has a requirement for a database membership focused on counterfeit and/or non-conforming parts and materials, data and/or market analysis tools, real-time alerts, Bill of Material/Assembly Cross Checking against Hi-Risk Parts, Analysis tools to identify replacements, to include supplier sources, and training pertaining to the visual indicators of counterfeit parts.

The Tangles SaaS platform has specifications that are mission-critical to the success of the ITP program due to the access to open-source information as well as dark web information and image analysis. Market research also revealed that this SaaS was previously in use by DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis and is currently employed by DHS CBP.

ICF will leverage their industry-leading disaster management expertise along with cloud computing, generative AI/AI, DevSecOps, Agile and advanced analytics capabilities to fully operationalize FEMA's new Data Exchange (FEMADex) platform. The new platform will improve FEMA data sharing and data analytics and allow leaders to access, analyze and rapidly visualize data from multiple sources and stakeholders. This will better facilitate data-driven decision-making and collaboration across the emergency management community.

The contract, awarded under NGA’s new “Commercial Solutions Opening” program, marks the first deal of its kind focused on tracking illicit maritime activity in the Indo-Pacific region. The program was established to address growing military needs for rapid commercial analytics and unclassified intelligence products supporting maritime domain awareness.

Senators to FTC: Car companies’ data privacy practices must be investigated

Markey demanded data sharing information from 14 major auto manufacturers in December, lambasting their privacy practices and asserting that consumers should not be trapped in a “massive data collection apparatus, with any disclosures hidden in pages-long privacy policies filled with legalese.”

FBI lacks strategy for sharing information with social media platforms about foreign influence threats to U.S. elections

The Justice Department inspector general warned about the risk of sharing information with foreign-owned social media platforms, the FBI not maintaining relationships with companies outside of Silicon Valley and disinformation created using artificial intelligence.

Amid scrutiny into the US Secret Service, a look at how the agency uses technology

The Secret Service appears to have used a series of services to monitor discourse online, based on online contract records, including Zignal Labs, an intelligence firm that can scan through online discourse for references to potential topics. In the past, the agency purchased licenses from the data mining services company Creative Radicals for social media threat monitoring. The USSS has also had contracts with Babel Street, a provider of open source intelligence.

Hello, This Is AI Calling. FCC Proposes New Rules for AI Robocalls

The draft NPRM comes after the FCC invited and received comments on the subject in November of 2023. Specifically, the agency sought comments on “how AI technologies can be defined in the context of robocalls and robotexts” and what steps should be taken to ensure that the FCC can advance its statutory obligation under the TCPA.

Biden looks to preserve tech, cyber legacy with veto threat

“Harris will likely continue President Biden’s vision on AI and is expected to bring a nuanced approach to tech policy more broadly, balancing robust scrutiny with an appreciation for innovation,” Kaushik said. “Her work on data privacy, including brokering agreements among leading tech companies, highlights her commitment to protecting Americans' digital rights.”

A boom in space-based intelligence is coming. Can ground networks keep up?

A flood of space-based intelligence is heading toward U.S. networks as satellite constellations grow and new sensors come online—not just photos, but radar, thermal, and radio data. But to properly exploit it will take new tools, new tech, and even new ways of working with contractors, the head of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency says.

AI Around The Globe: How Other Nations Are Ahead Of The AI Curve

Although the U.S. remains a hub for tech innovation, countries around the world are rapidly advancing in the field of AI, aiming to enhance the quality of life for their citizens through the development of smart cities, modern workplaces and connected homes. Egypt, Taiwan and the Philippines are all noteworthy examples of nations making significant strides in AI deployment. Having worked with each of these countries, I believe their experiences offer valuable lessons for the U.S. as we continue to contemplate AI’s multifaceted benefits, as well as the implementation of guardrails to ensure an equitable and competitive playing field.

How SpaceX is using AI to advance its ambitions

In the recent past, SpaceX has come to manage two-thirds of NASA’s launches as well as research. The company also bagged a contract worth USD 2.9 billion to build a moon lander. Besides, SpaceX is very optimistic about its heavy-lift rocket Starship, which is currently in testing, and could potentially make interplanetary travel more affordable than it was ever before. What wasn’t apparent before is how much of SpaceX’s advances in space travel are centred around AI.

It's in the eyes: Researchers discover novel way to identify AI-generated faces

The idea is pretty interesting. AI can create faces that look incredibly real, down to the tiniest details like dimples and skin tone. But the eyes often give away that a face isn’t real because the light reflections in the eyeballs aren’t quite right.

How to make dumb AI networks smarter

Unfortunately, the ecosystem surrounding neural networks isn’t networked at the data layer. In fact, the pervasive form of data management in today’s AI environments functions much less like a smooth running system (i.e., continually and efficiently connected to resources) and much more like how the software industry as a whole operates (i.e., in a fragmented, duplicative and wasteful manner). 

How predictive analytics helps mitigate supply chain disruptions

Predictive analytics in supply chain management leverages AI and machine learning to process vast amounts of data and generate actionable insights. Machine learning algorithms — such as regression analysis, time-series forecasting and neural networks — are pivotal in enhancing predictive accuracy. By continuously learning from historical data and adapting to new patterns, these algorithms can predict demand fluctuations, supplier performance and potential disruptions with high precision.

Following the Fight: Using Open Source Intelligence to Understand Russia's War against Ukraine and Russia's Challenge to the US 

This webinar delves into the power of Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) in deciphering the complexities of the war in Ukraine. We'll explore how publicly available information can shed light on: OSINT in Action (unveiling the war's realities through the analysis of open-source information), Beyond Ukraine (examining how OSINT sheds light on Russia's global military and information operations), and The US Challenge (Understanding the threats posed by Russia's information operations and how to navigate this complex landscape).

DIA Speed Dating Request for Information

The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) is pleased to announce an Industry Engagement Day / Speed Dating Event for the fall of 2024. Our event goals are to connect DIA prime contractors with skilled small businesses, facilitate contracting opportunities, and provide a platform for small businesses to understand the needs and requirements of DIA projects.

FY25 FPAC Virtual IT Industry Day

This Industry Day is to inform the small business community of FPAC’s Information Technology (IT) opportunities in FY 2025.