Defense
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DoD's new Space Development Agency solicited and awarded a major, multimillion dollar systems integration contract via the traditional FAR-based procurement system in just over three months. Its deputy director says that kind of speed will be the norm for the new agency.
November 03, 2020 -
Despite its reputation for operating old systems, the IRS is also a leader in technology modernization. In conjunction with the nonprofit ATARC, the IRS recently hosted a technology day.
November 02, 2020 -
In today's Federal Newscast, the Defense Department Inspector General plans to undertake a new investigation into how the Pentagon handles issues like diversity and inclusion.
November 02, 2020 -
Contractors should get ready for a busy holiday season with final solicitations expected to come from DISA, NIH and DHS for mega-contracts.
November 02, 2020 -
The Army is trying to breathe a little inventiveness into how to handles land use and ranges, so it crafted the Dragon Innovation Challenge. Think Shark Tank, plus camouflage and minus Mark Cuban.
November 02, 2020 -
GSA announced it again picked the team led by CSRA LLC, now known as General Dynamics-IT, for the 10-year, $4.4 billion blanket purchase agreement called DEOS.
October 30, 2020 -
The Defense Department's data strategy released just a few weeks ago says improving data management will help it fight and win wars.
October 30, 2020 -
Jeff Kleck, the director of the cyber portfolio for the Defense Innovation Unit at the Defense Department, said the organization and the Air Force are testing out three software tools using advanced technologies to sort through cyber threats.
October 30, 2020 -
Even with coronavirus completely upending the recruiting process, the Army still made the most of its adjusted 2020 recruiting goals and will be able to reach its required end strength. However, future years may have a tough road ahead.
October 29, 2020 -
Lt. Gen. John Morrison Jr., the deputy chief of staff, G-6, said his office reached initial operating capability in the first two months since the secretary split the CIO and G6.
October 28, 2020 -
The Army is educating its modernization command so all employees will have some AI knowledge.
October 27, 2020 -
This week on Federal Tech Talk, Andrew Churchill, vice president of Federal Sales at Qlik, joins host John Gilroy to talk about data literacy and how federal agencies can effectively use data to accomplish their goals.
October 27, 2020 -
The Army says it is keeping an eye on cases, but has learned lessons since the spring.
October 26, 2020 -
The Coast Guard often singles out members who have made outstanding contributions. A case in point is the winner of the Meritorious Service Award, Lt. Tanesha Green-Baker.
October 26, 2020 -
The Army Research Office is working on augmented reality goggles, radio communications for dogs who are already trained to sniff out explosives and landmines.
October 26, 2020
