The Department of Homeland Security said it is taking several actions to adapt and respond to climate change. During the Leaders Summit on Climate, DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced the launch of a coordinating group tasked with leading the department’s climate-related actions. The DHS Climate Change Action Group is made up of senior leaders responsible […]
The Department of Energy has announced new financial assistance for 11 remote and island communities across the U.S. to help improve their energy infrastructure, reduce the risk of power outages and boost energy and economic outlook. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said in a statement that residents from remote and island communities are dealing with disruptions […]
Dovel subsidiary AceInfo Solutions has secured a five-year, $37 million task order to provide information technology operations and maintenance services in support of the Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service Natural Resource Manager Directorate. The task requires AceInfo to sustain the NRM Directorate’s tools and applications. NRM is responsible for the applications used by more than […]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has awarded Leidos a potential $480 million contract to provide VACIS Multi-Energy Portal systems. The indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract includes a base period of performance of five years and options up to ten years, according to the company. The MEPs will be used for non-intrusive inspection of commercial vehicles at ports of […]
A new initiative at the National Institutes of Health aims to use artificial intelligence to advance biomedical research. The Brain2AI program, co-led by the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, is expected to generate new ethical and trustworthy biomedical and behavioral data, facilitate the development of software and standards to unify data attributes and […]
The Department of Energy has announced a 100-day initiative to advance technologies and systems that can enhance the cybersecurity of electricity operations. Over 100 days, the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security and Emergency Response will work with electric utilities to advance solutions for cyber visibility, detection and response capabilities, DOE said Tuesday. “The United States […]
The Department of Energy has tapped Puesh Kumar to serve as acting principal deputy assistant secretary for the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security and Emergency Response. Kumar’s appointment comes as the Energy Department works to accelerate capacity-building and reinforce its commitment to leading cybersecurity efforts within the energy sector. In the role, Kumar will oversee […]
Seasoned tech expert Ann Dunkin has been named the new chief information officer of the Department of Energy. She will replace Rocky Campione, who has resigned as Energy CIO after being at the helm of the agency’s IT operations for nearly two years. Dunkin currently works for Dell Technologies as chief technology officer for state […]
Carolyn Clancy, acting deputy secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, has assured lawmakers that the agency will postpone future rollouts of its new electronic health records system until after a scheduled strategic review. Clancy spoke before members of the House VA Technology Modernization Subcommittee, who pressed the VA to ensure success for all impending […]
The Department of Energy has unveiled two funding opportunities for research projects promoting efficiency and reduced carbon emissions among cars, trucks and off-road vehicles. The first funding opportunity, valued at $100 million, is targeted at projects supporting the next stage of the department’s SuperTruck initiative. Up to $62.8 million will also be allotted for the […]
