Digital Government
CIA’s Last Classified Fax Machines Are About to Retire
A secure email system dubbed Gray Magic will replace the legendary analog technology.
Modernization
If the Pentagon Drops JEDI, Then What?
Defense Department officials say the contract’s enterprisewide capabilities are still needed, but how to fill that need may be different given the department’s changing cloud landscape.
Modernization
GSA Seeks Industry Input on Governmentwide Cloud BPA
Industry has until May 24 to offer feedback.
Artificial Intelligence
IRS Develops Digital Dashboard to Predict Dates When Contracts Will Be Put In Place
It’s one part of a larger initiative in the IRS Procurement Office to promote data-driven decision-making.
Emerging Tech
Treasury Office Seeks Tools to Trace Cryptocurrency Linked to Sanctions List
The department’s Office of Global Targeting is looking for multiple tools to track the flow of virtual currencies and user behaviors.
Modernization
Justice Official Recommends Supreme Court Reject Oracle’s JEDI Petition
Oracle has not won at any level of court despite numerous bid protests against the Pentagon’s Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure contract.
Emerging Tech
TSA Wants New Ideas to Speed Up Checkpoints
The agency is looking for established technologies that could eliminate physical pat-downs and shoe removals.
Cybersecurity
State Department Needs a Tool to Scan Its Worldwide Network for Vulnerabilities
The department is exploring a “lifecycle refresh” for its Enterprise Vulnerability Scanning Solution program.
Emerging Tech
Intel Community Needs Next-Gen Microelectronics for Future of AI
IARPA wants “seedling” ideas that use a multidisciplinary approach that extends beyond traditional technological and scientific fields.
Ideas
Beeple, Meet CPARS
Forget art. What if agencies used non-fungible tokens for reporting contractor performance?
Emerging Tech
VA Explores Potential Future Emerging Technology-Centered Acquisitions
The agency is looking for more information about applying immersive technologies, blockchain, edge computing and other innovations to clinical care, data products and training.
Cybersecurity
In Wake of Recent Breaches, FAA Wants to Up Cybersecurity of National Airspace System
The agency aims to be "more aggressive" in searching for network protections.
Emerging Tech
Army Officials Tout Flexible, Fast Acquisition Authorities as Keys to AR Headset Program
Army officials called the development of the headsets a “success story” for overcoming DOD’s valley of death.
Emerging Tech
Coast Guard Wants Better User Experience for Communications Tech Used on Ships
The Coast Guard is proposing a cooperative research and development agreement to test alternative equipment or architectures that might improve mobile network connectivity.
Digital Government
Audit Finds Inconsistencies in How DOD Buys through Consortia
The Defense Department Office of Inspector General unveiled problems with other transaction agreements including tracking, security, fee negotiation and training.
Ideas
How Do You Retire Technology and Limit Risk?
The challenge is that while many get excited about the new software when it’s installed, too few make long-term plans for removal at software end of life.
Artificial Intelligence
Free the Data: Vice Chiefs Launch an Acquisition Crusade
Better access to weapon data is crucial to faster Pentagon purchasing — and dangerous to industry business models.
Emerging Tech
JADC2 Strategy Nearing Completion, Official Says
Lt. Gen. Dennis Crall said the strategy has been briefed to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the deputy secretary of defense.
Digital Government
Design Changes Coming Soon to beta.SAM
While most of the changes will be cosmetic, the design update is the result of years of user feedback and adherence to relatively new digital services standards.
Artificial Intelligence
Army Explores Equipping Robots with Living Muscle Tissue
A scientist from the Army Research Lab gave a glimpse into its early work with biohybrid robotics.
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