FAA Posts Award Notice for $2.4B IT Procurement Contract

The Federal Aviation Administration has selected 14 companies to compete for task orders under the 10-year, $2.41 billion Information Technology Innovative Procurement for Strategic Sourcing multiple-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. The awardees, including Booz Allen Hamilton, Abacus Technology, Concept Solutions, Obsidian Global, DNI Emerging Technologies, Network Designs and Epsilon, are split into four categories, namely unrestricted, uncategorized […]

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Lauren Grey

Space Force Awards Satellite Maneuvering Demonstration Contract to Starfish Space

Starfish Space has secured a $37.5 million contract from Space Systems Command to demonstrate satellite maneuvering and servicing in orbit. Under the contract, the company’s Otter satellites will perform autonomous rendezvous, proximity operations and docking operations involving docking with U.S. Space Force satellites to extend the service life of each military spacecraft or move them […]

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Lauren Grey

IRS Puts New Tax Account Data Engine Under Trial

The Internal Revenue Service is testing a new processing engine that could replace the legacy system for individual tax account data called the Individual Master File, which has been in use since the 1960s. The IRS said the ongoing test will help the agency create an informed decision regarding the retirement of the IMF by […]

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Lauren Grey

House 2025 NDAA Proposes Establishment of Army Drone Corps

A House version of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2025 includes language proposing the creation of a drone corps within the U.S. Army. Serving as a command center, the corps would facilitate all activities, including procurement, research and development, and testing, related to small and medium-sized unmanned aircraft and counter-drone systems. Army […]

Posted on May 21, 2024 by Lauren Grey

CDC Launches New CDC.gov Version to Improve Communications With Public

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has made changes to the CDC .gov website to address issues found during internal and external reviews made in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the CDC Moving Forward effort, the website was revamped to improve communications with the public and ensure users have better […]

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Lauren Grey

DOD Names Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy

The Department of Defense said Vipin Narang will serve as acting assistant secretary of defense for space policy beginning Monday. Narang, the principal deputy assistant secretary of defense for space policy, will fill the role left by John Plumb, whose departure was confirmed in March two years after he was confirmed by the Senate. Plumb […]

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Lauren Grey

Commerce Department Appoints Brian Epley as CIO

The Department of Commerce has named Brian Epley as its new chief information officer, effective June 3. Epley, currently the principal deputy CIO at the Department of Energy, will replace Andre Mendes, who left federal service to be the CIO for Tarrant County, Texas. At the Energy Department, Epley contributes to the development of strategic […]

Posted on May 17, 2024 by Lauren Grey

BAE Systems to Begin Work Under Navy Airborne Decoy Development Contract

The U.S. Navy has awarded a $54 million contract to BAE Systems to build an airborne radio frequency decoy system capable of protecting fighter jets from adversarial attacks. The dual-band decoy, an RF self-protection jammer based on the AN/ALE-55 fiber-optic towed decoy, will feature custom integrated circuits; reduced size, weight and power; and “a towed […]

Posted on May 17, 2024 by Lauren Grey

State Department Exploring AI Integration Into Software Security Testing

The Department of State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security is developing a continuous integration/continuous delivery pipeline that involves using artificial intelligence to automate end-to-end testing of software under development. “The more that it is automated and the more … code that is built by constant best practices and that is not modified by a human, then […]

Posted on May 17, 2024 by Lauren Grey

Integral Federal Names Amanda Windle as Chief Growth Officer

Integral Federal has appointed Amanda Windle as chief growth officer. Windle, a 4×24 member, has nearly three decades of experience in supporting the Intelligence Community, the Department of Defense and other government agencies in the areas of delivery, business development, capture management and modernization. In her new role, she will facilitate the implementation of a […]

Posted on May 16, 2024 by Lauren Grey

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FAA Posts Award Notice for $2.4B IT Procurement Contract

Space Force Awards Satellite Maneuvering Demonstration Contract to Starfish Space

IRS Puts New Tax Account Data Engine Under Trial

House 2025 NDAA Proposes Establishment of Army Drone Corps

CDC Launches New CDC.gov Version to Improve Communications With Public

DOD Names Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy

Commerce Department Appoints Brian Epley as CIO

BAE Systems to Begin Work Under Navy Airborne Decoy Development Contract

State Department Exploring AI Integration Into Software Security Testing

Integral Federal Names Amanda Windle as Chief Growth Officer

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