The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded Aeyon a prime contract to support the USMC Deputy Commandant for Programs and Resources Budget Execution Division, Execution Analysis Branch. Aeyon will deliver automation and data analytics capabilities to improve the Execution Analysis Branch’s data quality and reporting accuracy. The support services will also ensure that the branch can […]
The Department of State has unveiled a new strategy with guidance for responsible and ethical procurement and use of artificial intelligence solutions. The “Enterprise Artificial Strategy FY 2024-2025: Empowering Diplomacy through Responsible AI” is designed to promote AI-related innovation, infrastructure, policy, governance and structure. It lays down the foundation for using the technology for various […]
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, a past Wash100 winner, has launched a new office within the Department of Homeland Security that would oversee the agency’s statistics work. The Office of Homeland Security Statistics will be responsible for department-wide statistical reporting and analysis, policymaking and decision-making support, law enforcement and investigative operations enhancements and enterprise-wide […]
The Internal Revenue Service has appointed Rajiv Uppal as chief information officer. At the IRS, he will lead the agency’s efforts to improve taxpayer services, implement data- and analytics-based audits and modernize core infrastructure. He will also oversee the agency’s digital transformation efforts funded by the Inflation Reduction Act. Uppal currently serves as the acting […]
The U.S. Cyber Command has awarded Chantilly, Virginia-based Parsons a potential five-year, $91 million prime contract to support the J9 Program Executive Office Cyber and Joint Cyber Warfighting Architecture Integration Office. Mike Kushin, president of defense and intelligence at Parsons, said the company will support the PEO’s analysis, integration, development and delivery efforts. According to […]
The U.S. Navy has awarded BlueHalo a contract to develop a prototype laser weapon that can be integrated on the U.S. Marine Corps’ Joint Light Tactical Vehicle. Under the contract, BlueHalo will modify its Locust Laser Weapon System to fit JLTVs. The platform combines precision optical and laser hardware with artificial intelligence and advanced processing […]
The U.S. Army has awarded Intelsat a satellite communications-as-a-managed service contract requiring the company to deliver multi-orbit communications capabilities. Under the satcom-as-a-service contract, Intelsat will provide end-to-end managed connectivity subscription services, allowing the Army to link with commercial teleports and internet services. The company will also provide its Intelsat Flex services, enabling geostationary-orbit and low-Earth […]
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has selected ECS as a prime contractor for the five-year, $1.25 billion Technical and Analytical Support Services indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. Under the TASS contract, ECS will provide advisory and assistance services supporting the agency’s research and development mission. John Heneghan, ECS president, a 2023 Wash100 winner and a 4×24 member, […]
The Department of Defense’s chief software officer for the deputy chief information officer for information enterprisee said the agency is planning to update its DevSecOps guidance in light of emerging threats. During an AFCEA TechNet Indo-Pacific panel discussion, Rob Vietmeyer, a past Potomac Officers Club speaker, shared that updates are being considered because of pipeline […]
Primer Technologies has announced that its products were rated “awardable” by the Department of Defense’s Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office. The Primer Delta and Primer Command AI platforms, available on the CDAO’s Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace, allow military personnel to access and analyze their unstructured data sources and enhance decision-making capabilities. Both products, currently used […]
