Emerging Tech
DHS Awards $1.1M to Federal Labs in Contracts Seeking ‘Groundbreaking’ Tech
The funding stems from the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology directorate.
Policy
NASA Needs Better International Cooperation Framework for Artemis Missions, IG Says
The watchdog made 10 recommendations to the agency to improve international collaboration and help reduce costs.
People
OPM pushes to rebrand government and capitalize on tech layoffs
The Office of Personnel Management is co-hosting a tech job fair on Wednesday. It’s one example of ongoing efforts to rebrand the government as an employer.
Modernization
Air Force Can Do More to Advance Its JADC2 Contribution, Watchdog Says
The Government Accountability Office said that “more needs to be done” to develop plans for the Air Force’s component of the militarywide tactical network.
Artificial Intelligence
AI Research Task Force Votes to Send Final Report to Congress, President
The task force’s report details a plan for the AI research resource initiative, including governance, funding, security and ethics on issues like AI bias.
People
Lawmakers propose a federal reserve corps for digital talent
The bipartisan legislation seeks to address the government’s tech and cyber needs by enabling industry professionals to bring their skills and experience to the federal level.
Defense
Hackers to get a crack at systems running the Pentagon in new bug bounty
Hack the Pentagon 3.0 will focus on the operational technologies within Defense Department headquarters.
Modernization
Aviation industry warned FAA system is 'a disorganized catch-all' years ahead of failure
A trade group has been urging for better backups to the system whose failure earlier this week led to a brief air traffic outage.
Cybersecurity
Lawmaker asks CISA to investigate air travel cyber risks following FAA system outage
New questions have been raised about national air travel safety following the FAA’s ground stop earlier this week.
Modernization
Asylum-Seekers Can Now Schedule Entry Appointments in Advance via CBP Mobile App
Customs and Border Protection’s mobile application, launched in October 2020 to streamline access to customs services, now includes a function for migrants to schedule appointments at select U.S. ports of entry.
Cybersecurity
Hackers to Get a Crack at Systems Running the Pentagon in New Bug Bounty
Hack the Pentagon 3.0 will focus on the operational technologies within Defense Department headquarters.
Digital Government
UFO Sightings By US Troops Surge
Intelligence officials cite recent efforts to reduce the stigma of reporting odd aerial phenomena. Many cases remain unexplained.
Policy
White House Sets Definition for Open Science to ‘Galvanize’ Federal Efforts
The Biden administration announced a number of initiatives to improve open science policies in 2023, including advancing efforts to make taxpayer-funded research publicly accessible.
Policy
US and UK Hold First Comprehensive Dialogue on Technology and Data
The nations identified items around data; critical and emerging technologies; and secure and resilient digital infrastructure to address in 2023.
Modernization
NASA spent $35 million on ‘wasteful’ software licenses and fees, report says
NASA’s current software management operations put it years away from achieving a centralized and consolidated enterprise computing model, according to its inspector general.
Policy
FCC Votes to Approve New Space Bureau
The new bureau comes from a reorganization of the International Bureau and will help the agency regulate satellites and other related efforts.
Modernization
CISA to Hold Virtual Meeting on $200M IT Support Contract
Eligible vendors can find a sources sought notice on GSA’s eBuy ahead of the pre-solicitation conference to be held later this month.
Digital Government
House Oversight Committee Probes GSA Administrator’s Telework
The GOP-led committee is seeking details about Robin Carnahan's telework arrangements.
Policy