The Department of Veterans Affairs is looking for a managed service provider that can help it find emerging tools and technologies for addressing cybersecurity concerns. According to a request for information, VA needs a provider that can scan technologies that could be incorporated into the department's information technology systems, FedScoop reported Tuesday. “VA seeks a […]
BAE Systems has provided the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency with software that can audit machine learning systems as part of the agency's Competency-Aware Machine Learning program. The company's MindfuL technology was designed to independently assess a machine learning-based system and provide end-users with insights and confidence that they can trust their technology, BAE said Tuesday. […]
The Department of the Interior needs to take further steps in ensuring its information technology systems are secure and appropriate for the coronavirus pandemic and beyond, according to a report by the agency's Office of the Inspector General. The watchdog identified the agency's three broad challenges related to pandemic responsibilities and emergency funds, with IT security […]
The Department of Defense intends to issue a second wave of requests for proposals in support of its upcoming 5G experiment efforts at seven new U.S. military bases. The additional RFPs for 5G prototypes are slated for release in the coming weeks and are aimed at accelerating and expanding the military use of 5G and facilitating innovation […]
The Defense Innovation Unit wants to acquire multi-agent, small unmanned aircraft systems that utilize artificial intelligence for autonomous operations. As specified in a solution brief, the DIU seeks AI-enabled systems capable of operating without relying on radiofrequency control and guidance from the Global Navigation Satellite System references, especially in highly dynamic, unstructured and unknown environments. In […]
The Department of Defense has selected Northrop Grumman’s Forward Area Air Defense Command and Control system as the interim command and control system for future counter-small unmanned aerial system procurements, following its validation as a “best-of-breed” anti-small drone system. According to Kenn Todorov, vice president and general manager of combat systems and mission readiness at […]
The U.S. Cyber Command intends to roll out the second version of its online training platform, known as the Persistent Cyber Training Environment, in the fall. The PCTE, which debuted in February, is an online client that allows CYBERCOM warfighters to rehearse individual or collective cyber training and missions remotely. Enhancements to the PCTE […]
The General Services Administration has issued the solicitation for its 8(a) Streamlined Technology Acquisition Resource for Services III, a government-wide contract vehicle for purchasing information technology services. STARS III has a $50B price ceiling and increased focus on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotic process automation and virtual reality, GSA announced Monday. “STARS III continues […]
Cyemptive Technologies, a provider of cybersecurity products and technology, has launched a platform designed to help defense supply chain providers comply with the requirements of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification. The Cyemptive Compliance Cloud's associated blueprints will be available immediately, but its finalization will only occur once the CMMC is formally implemented, Intelligence Community News […]
Lawmakers have proposed legislation that would promote the creation of a national computing capability and cloud infrastructure for artificial intelligence research. The National AI Research Resource Task Force Act will create a national asset that scientists and students can use for conducting "democratized" AI-centered studies and applications, Nextgov reported. “There is not a national cloud […]
