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 by Lauren Grey

Commerce Department Shares Plans to Improve AI Safety, International Collaboration

The Department of Commerce has released its strategic vision for artificial intelligence, laying out its plans on how to approach AI safety and enhancing collaboration with international partners to ensure the emerging technology remains safe.  The strategic vision aims to achieve AI safety by advancing the science behind it, spreading safe practices and supporting organizations […]
Posted on by Brianne Monterey

DHS Establishes Homeland Intelligence Advisory Board

The Department of Homeland Security has created the Homeland Intelligence Advisory Board to advise on national and homeland security intelligence matters. Reporting to the undersecretary for intelligence and analysis and the DHS counterterrorism coordinator, the board will provide insights on intelligence activities and ensure adherence to privacy and civil liberty principles, the DHS said. Established […]
Posted on by Xavier Dolan

MindPetal Wins Secures Labor Department Contract to Support OSHA Application Portfolio

The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has awarded MindPetal a two-year contract to support its application portfolio. Awarded through the Information Technology Enterprise Solutions–3 Services contract vehicle, the task order covers development, maintenance, enhancement and operations services, MindPetal said. An OSHA partner since 2006, MindPetal views the project as a strategic opportunity […]
Posted on by Xavier Dolan

Quantum Computing Research Projects Lead NIST’s 2024 SBIR Phase I Funding

Research and development work on new products related to quantum computing were among the 12 projects that the National Institute of Standards and Technology has selected to receive 2024 funding under its Small Business Innovation Research program’s Phase I.  The selected SBIR projects include the quantum waveguide infrared photodetector of EMode Photonix from Boulder, Colorado, […]
Posted on by Arthur McMiler