The Veterans Health Administration’s new electronic health record is experiencing significant scheduling system challenges. The challenges have led to delays, inefficient workarounds and an increased risk of scheduling errors at smaller medical facilities, the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General said. The OIG expressed concern that the problems could worsen as the […]
Robert Newlen, interim director of the Congressional Research Service, said the agency is looking into the use of artificial intelligence to create legislative summaries. At a hearing of the Committee on House Administration’s modernization subcommittee, Newlen emphasized the potential of AI to reduce the agency’s workload and streamline operations. He also confirmed that the agency […]
The National Reconnaissance Office has issued a broad area announcement seeking innovative proposals to advance its space launch capabilities. The Agile Launch Innovation and Strategic Technology Advancement program is designed to enhance launch technology across multiple areas, including ground operations and on-orbit services, SpaceNews reported. Areas of interest outlined in the BAA include in-space mobility […]
President Joe Biden is set to nominate Michael Sulmeyer as the first assistant secretary of defense for cyber policy, a newly established role, the White House revealed Thursday. The position, mandated by the fiscal 2023 National Defense Authorization Act, will oversee the Department of Defense’s cyber policies. Formerly, the highest-ranking cyber position at the Pentagon […]
BAE Systems has secured an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency valued at up to $182 million to provide geospatial intelligence enterprise modeling services, also known as GEM Cutter. GEM Cutter offers advanced modeling capabilities to streamline analysis workflows, reducing analysts’ cognitive workload and enhancing decision-making speed, BAE Systems said. According to the company, […]
The Defense Innovation Unit has selected Blue Origin, Space Logistics and Spacebilt to develop prototypes for its Orbital Logistics Vehicle project, aimed at providing logistics solutions for accessing geostationary and other high orbits beyond low Earth orbit at reduced costs. The initiative strategically leverages commercial technologies and private investment to provide low-cost, responsive solutions that […]
The Internal Revenue Service has been slow to finalize its IT modernization plans, despite receiving a substantial funding increase for this purpose, according to a Government Accountability Office report. The congressional watchdog said the agency risks missing its transformative potential without a clear road map incorporating the new funds, FedScoop reported. The IRS earmarked $4.8 […]
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has chosen CGI Federal to modernize its Health Plan Management System. The project aims to improve Medicare access for over 65 million beneficiaries, CGI said. With a potential value of $72 million, the contract will focus on optimizing plan enrollment and compliance processes for hundreds of private health […]
Space Development Agency Director Derek Tournear is exploring commercial satellite deorbiting services to reduce costs and streamline the agency’s satellite development process. The strategy would eliminate the need for redundant propulsion systems on satellites, saving money and allowing the SDA to take more risks with innovative satellite designs, DefenseScoop reported. Tournear, a past Wash100 awardee […]
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has awarded Parsons a contract with a potential value of nearly $27 million to develop, integrate and manage the Traffic Coordination System for Space. Also known as TraCSS, the cloud-based system is developed by NOAA’s Office of Space Commerce to enhance safety and sustainability in space by providing space […]
