Emerging Tech
National Labs to Receive $1.5B Funding Boost
The resources will come from President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act.
Digital Government
Federal Contract Spending Decreases Again in Fiscal 2022
Defense spending dipped significantly in fiscal 2022, while civilian agencies spent slightly more on contracts compared to the previous year.
Acquisition
Bid protests decline for fourth consecutive year
Bid protests issued by federal agencies declined 12% in fiscal 2022.
Digital Government
Bid Protests Decline for 4th Consecutive Year
Bid protests issued by federal agencies declined 12% in fiscal 2022.
Emerging Tech
Energy Awards $39 Million for Tech to Boost Clean Energy Transition
The funding will be dispersed across 16 projects in 12 states.
Artificial Intelligence
49% of Tech Pros Believe AI Poses ‘Existential Threat’ to Humanity, Per Report
Others believe artificial intelligence will be a necessary component of most major business strategies in the near future.
Modernization
Report: Empathetic Tech Can Improve the Government Contact Center Experience
A little empathy goes a long way.
Modernization
Tech Wanted: Government Calls on Industry to Help with Net-Zero Carbon Buildings
Two agencies released a request for information Tuesday.
Emerging Tech
Energy Seeks to Maximize Defense Production Act Effectiveness
The Department of Energy is interested in boosting domestic production of several emerging technologies.
Digital Government
Google’s Government Arm Names New Chief
The tech giant announced its new business unit in June.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Ask National Archives to Certify Whether Trump Returned All Presidential Records
A Congressional committee expressed concern that former President Donald Trump may still possess presidential records at non-secure locations.
Digital Government
More Than 1 in 3 Government Employees Haven’t Taken a Vacation in Last Year, Survey Says
Public sector employees cite the cost of taking time off as a key reason why they aren’t vacationing.
Modernization
SAIC Snags $160M Contract to Support Navy Networks
The Virginia-based company will provide an assortment of IT services to the U.S. Navy.
Podcasts
Critical Update: The Information Constellation—How NOAA Data Ends up in Forecasts
The environmental agency collects vast amounts of data each day from its constellation of satellites.
Digital Government
Strong Solar Storm Could Impact U.S. Communications This Week
The geomagnetic storm could also make auroras visible in the Northeast and upper Midwest.
Digital Government
Pennsylvania Man Charged After Threatening to Murder FBI Agents Over Mar-a-Lago Search
The man was charged after making numerous threats on the social media application Gab.
Policy
Survey: Performance, Pressure Have Increased Among Remote Government Employees During COVID
The survey also revealed managers seem to trust employees to perform more in virtual environments.
Modernization
DHS Research Arm Seeks Science, Tech Capabilities to Protect U.S. Agriculture
The agency issued a request for information to support its Food, Agriculture and Veterinary Defense program.
Policy
Congress’ CHIPS Act Passage Generates Applause
President Biden intends to sign the legislation into law.
People
GSA appoints climate adviser
The General Services Administration released a few other personnel announcements.
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