The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) via the National Weather Service (NWS) has a requirement for mesonet and other meteorological observational data via non-federal weather observing sources, thus filling the weather observation gaps in federal weather observation sources. 

We are looking for one supplier who can provide advanced Identity Verification technologies and processes, provide necessary configurational capabilities and maintain a database of officially authorised types of ID documents that can be used in Identity Verification process in various countries. This will allow us to improve customer service, reduce manual effort of the staff members during ID verification process and reduce the rate of malpractice.

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...intends to procure access to a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) data subscription for intraday price quotes (bid and ask prices) for index and single-name credit default swaps (CDSs) data, including (a) CDSs written on corporate bonds, municipal bonds, sovereign bonds, loans, asset-backed securities, (b) CDSs written on indexes of corporate bonds, municipal bonds, sovereign bonds, loans, asset-backed securities, and (c) tranches of index CDSs.

The National Science Foundation is seeking a source of Labor Market Data. The requirement aims to support the evaluation of TIP programs such as NSF Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) and Experiential Learning for Emerging and Novel Technologies (ExLENT) as well as the development of dashboards for the TIP Value Creation Framework. These efforts require access to comprehensive labor market data about jobs, skills, career pathways.

Response to questions.

Revised Hackathon timeline. Changes to solicitation.

Date offers due extended to August 28, 2024.

Redacted J&A published. Date offers due extended to September 6, 2024.

A subscription to LeadsOnline will provide access to transaction data from pawnshops, scrap yards, eBay, OfferUp, gold buyers and other secondhand stores. This data will be evaluated for connection with criminal activity. Access to this data supports ICE’s response to Organized Retail Crime (ORC) by providing access to data that is analyzed by intelligence analyst for connection to criminal activity from retail organizations involving large-scale theft of merchandise typically resold by criminal groups through means of e-commerce resale websites or pawn shops.

The overarching objective of this support is to provide OCMO and DoD leaders, operators, and analysts the technology and analytical support they need to enable the National Defense Strategy by building a more lethal force and reforming the DoD for greater performance and affordability. The National Defense Business Operations Plan requires ongoing analysis of various DoD lines of business and areas of focus, such as: human resource management; financial management; real property management; logistics and supply chain management; healthcare management; community services; cyber defense and information technology management, and testing and evaluation. 

Babel Street is an AI-enabled data analysis program that utilizes commercial and publicly available information. This is a web-based program that operates on the commercial internet utilizing individual licensed logins. Babel Street provides the USNAVSOUTH MIOC and N39 with an open-source data collection and analysis capability that USNAVSOUTH does not currently possess.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to negotiate a non-competitive, firm-fixed price purchase order (sole-source) with Thundercat Technology, LLC...to procure a media campaign analysis solution delivered as a subscription service. The system will provide data visualization capabilities, broad data-source integration, and user-friendly features for data acquisition and analysis.

Award to Em Key Solutions, Inc. for support maintaining and validating patient and beneficiary identity information.

OCA requires the Consolidated Lead Evaluation And Reporting (CLEAR) database for online access to support civil and criminal investigations. CLEAR provides online public record services to all major Federal law enforcement agencies, Department of Defense investigative agencies, as well as numerous other Federal, state and local government entites.

The USITC requires extensive company level data to support mission related international trade research and analysis. The database access would support a range of research and investigative purposes, including the testing and distribution of survey instruments, the measurement of barriers to trade in services, analyzing multinational activity through M&A and greenfield projects, and the scoping of market conditions.

The contractor shall provide the USGS access to its data library of 2-D multichannel seismic reflection data.

Scarlet Dragon exercises, Maven Smart System paving the way for AI adoption, development

Too often, conversations about how the U.S. military can best take advantage of the commercial sector to foster innovation revolve around what’s not working. But the story of how the Army’s 18th Airborne Corps utilized a series of exercises called Scarlet Dragon to develop AI-powered Maven Smart System that is now delivering real value to frontline soldiers, if adopted more widely, could transform future innovation efforts and integration of technologies like AI and software within the DoD.

CBP issues privacy impact assessment for past commercial telemetry data usage

“CBP no longer collects commercial telemetry data owned and maintained by commercial vendors, though it continues to use the commercial telemetry data retained from its past use of vendors,” the privacy impact assessment states. The document is meant to provide a privacy review for that past activity, as well as an analysis of any privacy impacts created by the data collected during that period. 

Transforming taxation with data and AI

Angela Render, chief of the content strategy branch, online services at the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS), said she and her team spend a lot of time thinking about how to use data to make good decisions and provide a better customer experience. She said that technologies such as AI provide “exciting opportunities” but added: “We [must] treat AI and technology as a tool, and not some sort of magic wand that will fix everything.”

US Spy Community Seeks Cheaper, Quicker Ways to Buy Your Data

When the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) declassified its “Report on Commercially Available Information” last year, the public got a taste of how Uncle Sam was buying data from commercial vendors that it would otherwise need a warrant to acquire. Now, the US spy community has published a request for information (RFI) that would accelerate and expand upon its controversial data purchasing practices to make buying your data even more efficient and cheaper than ever before.

GEOINT in an Uncertain World Order

In today’s unpredictable geopolitical landscape, GEOINT has become the ultimate tool for defence and civilian applications alike, helping decision-makers navigate the twists and turns of global events with the finesse of a satellite-guided ballerina. Here are my key trends shaping the future of GEOINT, with an emphasis on recent technological advancements and their practical applications. Who knows, by the end of this article, you might just be inspired to start your own GEOINT startup and take over the world (or at least your neighbourhood)!

Defense Priorities in the Open-Source AI Debate

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has increasingly become a U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) priority. Software powered by generative AI foundation models—generalist systems that emulate human reasoning—might process reams of raw intelligence, automate Pentagon paperwork, or allow aircraft, trucks, and ships to navigate themselves. Many advancements in this sector originate in commercial and academic research. If generative AI sees wide adoption across the DOD, this base of commercial foundation model developers will become a critical part of the defense industrial base.

Big Tech wants AI to be regulated. Why do they oppose a California AI bill?

Advanced by State Senator Scott Wiener, a Democrat, the proposal would mandate safety testing for many of the most advanced AI models that cost more than $100 million to develop or those that require a defined amount of computing power. Developers of AI software operating in the state would also need to outline methods for turning off the AI models if they go awry, effectively a kill switch.

Governments can learn from Silicon Valley as they tackle AI and data science

A new study from the Oxford Internet Institute (part of the University of Oxford) and the London School of Economics examines how governments have gradually adopted Silicon Valley's way of working. This shift offers valuable lessons as the new UK Labor government looks to embrace AI and data science in public services. However, the study also highlights ongoing challenges, such as outdated IT systems, reliance on conservative tech providers, and the dominance of big tech companies.

Open Data & AI for Environmental Justice

In an exclusive interview Amen Ra Mashariki, Director of AI and Data Strategies at the Bezos Earth Fund talks about how he works to identify strategies and solutions that will help environmental justice organizations to use data to solve complex issues.

Experian Report: Generative AI and Deepfakes Emerge as Top Fraud Threats, Exposing Gaps in Business Preparedness

Experian’s 2024 U.S. Identity and Fraud Report highlights the growing concerns around generative AI, deepfakes, and cybercrime as major threats to businesses. Despite recognizing these risks, companies are underinvesting in advanced fraud prevention tools, leaving them vulnerable to new types of fraud. The report reveals that while consumers are increasingly worried about identity theft and online security, there is a gap between their trust in advanced security measures and the actual use of these technologies by businesses.

Tamr RealTime Affords Enterprises Future-Proof, Accurate, and Timely Data

"Tamr RealTime represents a significant leap forward in accelerating the delivery of clean, curated, and accurate data—at scale," said Anthony Deighton, CEO of Tamr. "By taking an AI-first approach, combined with real-time processing on our SaaS architecture, we're enabling data teams to adapt to changes quickly and get the master data that they need faster, so that people can find the right information that helps them do their jobs better.”

Tradefeedr and FactSet collaborate on FX trading data and analytics

“Our clients are increasingly demanding advanced FX analytics, to inform their decisions and improve trading outcomes,” said John Marchese, VP head of FX EMS sales at FactSet. “Integrating Tradefeedr’s API into our EMS will inform pre-trade decision-making about the execution of particular trades, providing high levels of automation and data-driven recommendations based on data.”

Unlocking the potential of AI with a modern data strategy

While federal agencies are increasingly turning to generative AI to enhance their operations, they face significant struggles related to data management. In a new video discussion, Garrett Berntsen, deputy chief digital and AI officer for mission analytics, CDAO, at the Department of Defense (DOD), and Mickey Iqbal, director of enterprise and principal technologists – worldwide public sector for Amazon Web Services (AWS), share insights on how these challenges are being addressed.

Supply Chain Summit

The Department of Commerce will hold, with the Council on Foreign Relations, a Supply Chain Summit in Washington, D.C. on September 10, 2024. The Supply Chain Summit will explore efforts taken by government and industry to shift from reacting to global supply chain disruptions to proactively strengthening supply chain resilience. 

PEO IEWS ALT Industry Session SEP 2024

This ALT has not one but two special topics! We will welcome the Fires Center of Excellence (FCOE) for a discussion of their key ongoing/future efforts. The PEO IEW&S Contracts Team will brief a new MATOC contract vehicle specific to artificial intelligence/machine learning and software development opportunities.

Identity Week

Formerly known as Connect ID, we have been the unmissable Identity event of the year, connecting thousands of Identity professionals from across finance, government, retail, ecommerce, healthcare, travel and social media.

Leveraging OSINT to Disrupt Illicit Trade

This webinar will be held Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 1:00pm ET.