Welcome to Carpe Datum’s weekly newsletter, the Federal Data Prospector, the only publication of its kind dedicated exclusively to data and analytics companies that share our passion for serving the public sector. Our featured items begin with an IRS request for a web-based solution to support audits of intercompany intangible property and service transactions, with a focus on identifying relationships between companies that might lead to preferential pricing arrangements.
In other data news, on December 10th, The Record published an article entitled Senators want to block data brokers from selling health and location data. In this story, Suzanne Smalley describes Senate Democrats' efforts to prohibit data brokers from selling health and location data. The proposed legislation aims to address privacy concerns in the largely unregulated $200 billion data broker industry by allowing lawsuits and protecting individuals from potential misuse of personal information.
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“That bill would bar data brokers from engaging in unfair or deceptive business practices, create a federal registry to track brokers, give consumers new mechanisms to request brokers not collect their data and require brokers to disclose who they share data with and explain why it is being shared.”
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Request for White Papers-Collection & Reduction Analytic (DCRA), for Project Manager Intelligence Systems & Analytics (PM IS&A)
Dept. of Defense
| The DCRA tool will provide the C5ISR SUT with simulated intelligence data consisting of both all-source (i.e., entities, attributes, and relationships), serialized reporting, target lists/matrices, and multiple single intelligence (INT) sources including, but not limited to, signals intelligence (SIGINT), geographical intelligence (GEOINT), communications intelligence (COMINT), and imagery intelligence (IMINT). | |
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Army AI Innovation Institute (A2I2)
Dept. of Defense
| The overarching vision is to provide capabilities to ensure all soldiers – from operational to tactical edge – have access to information, knowledge, and decision-making support necessary to enable mission planning and execution in a highly distributed and decentralized manner that outpaces adversaries. | |
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Drilling Data Subscription for OTS DEMD
Dept. of the Interior
| The analysis necessary to complete the above-described work requires a broad coverage of data and information concerning drilling rig activities in the U.S., well locations, drilling and completion status, permitting activity, and production data all within one website location. The DEMD’s analysis needs requires this web-based information be supported by accompanying analytical tools for decline curve analysis of well production data and creation of maps depicting these attributes. Additional data regarding electrical grid infrastructure such as capacity, substations, and locations are of interest but not required. A key requirement is that the database must provide comprehensive national coverage (information wherever oil and gas development exists), unlimited data access for the subscription period (no usage-based access limit) and the deliverables specified in the Statement of Work. | |
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Common Data Fabric Request for Information
Dept. of Defense
| The CDF represents a technical solution to the complex challenge of sharing data in the DIE, constrained by networks, cyber policies, and human behavior. CDF initially began as a prototype five years ago as a refinement for Distributed Common Ground / Surface System (DCGS) Modernization that has since moved to production/operational point. | |
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INL Kingston Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Software
Dept. of State
| Date offers due extended to December 23, 2024. | |
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USAC RFI: Supply Chain Risk Management Tool
Federal Communications Commission
| Date offers due extended to December 24, 2024. | |
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DoD Clause Logic Service
Dept. of Defense
| Updated to attach the slides presented at the December 9th Industry Day, along with a list of interested vendors and those that attended the industry day. | |
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Hybrid PEO IEW&S AIS@P MATOC Industry Day
Dept. of Defense
| Due to overwhelming demand, our venue has reached capacity and we are no longer accepting in-person registrations for our 07 JAN 25 industry day. Industry members are still invited to join us virtually by registering through the link provided. | |
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Notice of Intent to Sole Source
Environmental Protection Agency
| NielsenIQ’s ‘Precision Areas’ is the most detailed country split available in the consumer-packed goods data industry, where each area is linked with retail sales data, demographic data and geospatial data. | |
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Notice of Intent to Award
NASA
| NASA/George C. Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) has a requirement for developing a new novel data format to improve the accessibility of Earth observation data in the cloud and to enhance the existing Commercial Smallsat Data Acquisition data system infrastructure. | |
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LexisNexis
Dept. of Homeland Security
| CBP will award a sole source, firm-fixed price delivery order to LexisNexis for an on-line annual subscription to the LexisNexis law enforcement, legal and business database services that include Lexis+, including Regulations Compare and Shepard’s at Risk; LexisNexis Dossier Suite: Lexis Nexis Headnotes; Matthew Bender Publications that include legal treatises, practice guides, legal forms; CourtLink; and News services from national, regional, and local newspapers. | |
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ASTM Customized Compass Portal Subscription
Dept. of Commerce
| The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) Soliciting from a Single Source with ASTM, West Conshohocken, PA to renew the customized COMPASS portal subscription for accessing the Complete 15 volume Book of Standards, all Digital Library content and selected AENOR/UNE European Normative (EN) Standards, ISO and IEC Standards. | |
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Essential Risk Functions Phase III (VA-23-00105184)
Dept. of Veterans Affairs
| The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Human Resources and Administration (OHRA), Operations, Security and Preparedness (OSP) requires a Contractor to provide support and subject matter expertise for developing threat focused risk assessment methods and tools related to the increasing credible threats to SR Leaders, key officials, and workforce, which pose a significant safety, security, and mission assurance challenge. | |
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Dun Bradstreet Subscription
Dept. of Homeland Security
| The DHS Research Library & Information Services (RLIS) Program requires enterprise-wide internet protocol authenticated access to a comprehensive web-based research application to search U.S. and international company data and information for procurement and intelligence operations. To meet its mission requirements, DHS RLIS requires detailed information supporting intelligence and analysis of business ownership and relationships, financial information for foreign and domestic companies as well as maritime information. Further, it requires real time access to a global business database including executive name worldwide, company name, address, corporate family linkages (including minority linkage), and business size within the U.S. and abroad. | |
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REI Systems Wins Data.gov Recompete, Extending 15-Year Partnership With GSA
General Services Administration
| "We're proud to have GSA's continued confidence in our work on Data.gov," said Samidha Manu, REI's Vice President of the Federal Civilian business unit. "Modernization efforts across government are making data more accessible, discoverable, and usable for the American public. REI has consistently advanced open data by streamlining data harvesting, improving platform functionality, and maintaining Data.gov's position as a cornerstone of transparency." | |
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Orion Books NOAA Contract for AI-Driven Data Processing
Dept. of Commerce
| Under the two-year contract, Orion will utilize artificial intelligence and digital technologies such as natural language processing and large language models to enhance data processing, emphasizing the intersections of satellite digital twins, space weather and space domain awareness. | |
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Telecom providers smear new FCC data breach rule as old hat | The Federal Communications Commission overstepped its regulatory authority when it imposed onerous reporting requirements on telecom providers in the event of consumer data breaches, the providers argued before a Sixth Circuit panel Thursday. | |
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Pentagon launches new generative AI ‘cell’ with $100M for pilots, experiments | The Pentagon today announced it’s setting up a new AI Rapid Capabilities Cell meant to accelerate the military’s adoption of Large Language Models and other forms of generative artificial intelligence. | |
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Optimizing OSINT through genuine and trusted partnerships | From providing foundational data to near-realtime reporting, indicators and warnings, and even predictive intelligence, this transformation has been enabled not just through the explosion of unclassified data but also through investment and the application of innovative technology. Much of this innovation has originated in the commercial sector, encouraged by increased dialogue with governmental organisations. However, despite the tangible progress, there is a long way to go before OSINT truly reaches its full potential. | |
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Then and now: Census Bureau readies release of American Community Survey | The ACS provides a fascinating and detailed look at American life, including things like where people are living and who resides in their households, what languages they speak, their level of education, the mortgage or rent they pay, how much they earn at their jobs and even what kind of health insurance coverage they have. | |
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IC’s new OSINT standards cover open source data, AI services | In a new “Intelligence Community Standard” document signed out Dec. 2, ODNI establishes citation and reference standards for “publicly available information, commercially available information and open source intelligence.” The ICS describes how the “rapid and continued growth” of public and commercial data, along with emerge of artificial intelligence, “necessitate an updated and forward looking approach” to how spy agencies use so-called PAI, CAI and OSINT in their products and reports. | |
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States were not prepared to face COVID-era UI fraud, congressional report says | The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic said states paid out more than $191 billion in fraudulent payments. Data-driven oversight could have mitigated some of those losses, the report said. | |
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Key factors needed for successful workforce development | The foundational need for a successful workforce development program is access to data. Many economic centers and cities have data, analytics and research to regularly monitor and report on key economic indicators and current economic trends and conditions important to the local community. The state’s labor market information teams, combined with other external data sources, provide quantitative and qualitative analyses for business recruitment, retention and expansion activities. | |
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Building responsible AI in the UK government | As the UK government increasingly explores the use of AI and generative AI (gen AI) technologies, the need for robust governance frameworks has become paramount. At the recent Think Data for Government event, experts delved into the intricacies of building responsible AI in the UK government. | |
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IDVerse acquired by LexisNexis to boost biometric fraud protection | The combined technologies of IDVerse and LexisNexis Risk Solutions will be offered in solutions that they say will further protect consumers while being more financially inclusive for trusted customers. The combination of LexisNexis’ identity verification and IDVerse’s proprietary, deep neural network-powered technology will deliver adaptability to deal with emerging threats. | |
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Keyway CEO Matias Recchia on Why Public Data is the Future of Rental Pricing | As the recent RealPage lawsuit underscores the risks of relying on non-public data for rental pricing, tools like KeyComps are leading the way in promoting transparency, fairness and competition. For real estate teams, embracing public data isn’t solely about avoiding legal risks—it’s about building a better, more equitable future for the multifamily rental market. | |
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Snowflake vs. Databricks: How to Choose the Right Data Platform | In today's world of big data and cloud analytics, two platforms stand out among the rest — Snowflake and Databricks. Both solutions provide powerful tools for managing data but have different architectures, use cases, and strengths. This article will provide a detailed comparison of Snowflake and Databricks and help companies determine how to select the right solution based on their specific needs and criteria. | |
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Harnessing AI and machine learning to transform public sector services | AI and ML applications are increasingly vital as government operations become more data-centric and complex. The vast datasets managed by government agencies range from healthcare and social services to transport and environmental monitoring. Integrating AI-driven solutions enables public sector organisations to address long-standing issues such as resource constraints, data silos, and inefficiencies caused by manual processes. | |
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Extreme Weather, AI, and Infrastructure Resilience: Insights from CISA ISD Chief Meteorologist Sunny Wescott | In this episode of The Daily Scoop Podcast, Sunny Wescott, CISA ISD Chief Meteorologist at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, provides an in-depth look at her critical role managing extreme weather impacts on national infrastructure. She blends her expertise in meteorology, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence (AI) to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. Wescott discusses the growing intensity of extreme weather events and their direct impact on critical infrastructure, including supply chains, energy grids, and data centers. | |
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Industry Day - U.S. Air Force Weather and Maine | U.S. Air Force Weather and the University of Maine with the Roux Institute will hold its inaugural partnership event – Industry Day in Portland, Maine on Apr. 1st and 2nd 2025. The Industry Day will bring together leaders, educators, and innovators from academic institutions and private industry to collaborate on tough problems facing Air Force Weather as they pivot to Great Power Competition (GPC). | |
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Govini - 2025 Defense Software & Data Summit | Mark your calendar for the premier event dedicated to transforming defense acquisition into a strategic advantage for the United States. Govini’s annual Defense Software & Data Summit unites leaders from government, industry, and academia to tackle the most pressing issues in National Security. | |
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Small Business Event - General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) Virtual Business Opportunity | GDIT seeks specific skills as we grow our capacities to serve the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Upcoming procurements and ongoing needs include professionals with experience in claims processing, fraud waste and abuse, software architecture and development (Including DEVSECOPs/agile methodologies), cyber security, robotic process automation, machine learning, data analytics and cloud. | |
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