The Homeland Security Investigations Tip Line of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement is exploring artificial intelligence and automation to modernize its operations. The call center is used by the Department of Homeland Security’s ICE to identify and track leads on human trafficking, terrorism, cybersecurity crimes and money laundering. In an interview, HSI Tip Line Unit […]
The Department of Energy has earmarked $12 million to research direct air capture technologies, which are used to capture carbon dioxide directly from the air. DOE said the funding will finance six projects across universities and laboratories in Arizona, North Carolina, Illinois and Kansas. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said the investments will support the Biden […]
The Department of Veterans Affairs is working to improve health care delivery by fielding extended reality technologies that can transport patients to places like art museums or beaches without leaving their hospital beds. In February, the Veterans Health Administration launched the XR Network, which allows veterans across the U.S. to use virtual, augmented and mixed […]
The General Services Administration has named Andrea O’Neal its first senior adviser to the administrator on equity. O’Neal has 20 years of experience in advancing racial justice, diverse workforce development and cultural development in organizations across multiple sectors, according to GSA. “With her leadership and experience, we will build on our existing efforts and continue […]
The Department of Homeland Security has issued a plan for the remaining funds earmarked for the construction of the Trump administration’s border wall. The plan outlines steps to end wall expansion and address life and safety concerns and environmental damages resulting from the construction project, the DHS said. Leftover funding will be used to clean […]
The Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded AT&T a $725 million task order for a data communications platform that will provide technology capabilities aimed at driving mission outcomes. Under the contract, AT&T will work to transform the VA’s IP-based data network. The network modernization initiative seeks to exceed the department’s goals of having a “secure, […]
Hundreds of small businesses from 42 states are set to receive seed funding to support projects focused on developing and deploying proof-of-concept prototypes for technological solutions that will help the Department of Energy achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The awardees will initially receive $54 million to finance 266 projects. The 235 selected small businesses are […]
Richard Stone, acting undersecretary of the Veterans Health Administration, will step down from his post in mid-July. Stone will wrap up a four-year stint with the Department of Veterans Affairs, during which he held the roles of principal deputy undersecretary for health and executive in charge at the VHA. The VA said in an announcement […]
The Department of Energy has announced efforts to strengthen U.S. production of advanced batteries and reduce reliance on imports. The United States exposes itself to supply chain vulnerabilities by heavily relying on imports of advanced lithium-based batteries, which the government expects to play a role in advancing the Biden administration’s decarbonization goals. DOE added that […]
J29, an information technology company, has been awarded a prime contract on the General Services Administration’s Multiple Award Schedule. MAS is a long-term government-wide contract vehicle that connects federal, state and local government customers with commercial supplies and services at volume discount pricing. J29 said it received a five-year base awarding period and three additional […]
