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JAIC seeking industry input for new model to rapidly acquire AI
The JAIC is looking for input on its Tradewind model, which will create a new method for buying AI and expand DOD's work with the tech industry.
It took a pandemic for OPM to adopt cloud
The agency's facilities management team needed a cloud solution to consolidate and analyze coronavirus data faster.
Technology Business Management could play a role in future FITARA Scorecards
As OMB unveils more data on TBM, the hope is, Congress will use it as another measure on the bi-annual FITARA Scorecard.
Air Force taps AT&T 5G to boost network services at 3 bases
The Air Force is bringing 5G testing to its push for enterprise-IT-as-a-service, hoping the tech will enable greater networking on bases.
Interior awards its last major EIS task order for $483M
With the procurement of voice services, the department can focus fully on modernizing IT and telecom.
DOD wants help figuring out spectrum sharing ahead of commercial 5G auction
The Pentagon issued a request for information on innovative spectrum sharing solutions " to understand both the art of the possible, as well as current industry trends in spectrum utilization."
CMMC rule change is through the interagency review process
"The rule has finished interagency review, and we are still expecting the rule to come out by the end of the calendar year," a DOD spokeswoman told FedScoop.
GSA adds machine learning support for agency regulatory reviews
The Commercial Solutions Opening was used to expedite the procurement.
DOD’s push for innovative, agile purchasing codified in adaptive acquisition policy
The new 5000.01 directive implements cultural changes to DOD purchases. Officials call it "one of the most transformational changes to acquisition policy in decades."
Space Force continues work securing space from cyberattacks
U.S. Space Force will be working with a Silicon Valley blockchain-enabled security company to ensure data and communications integrity in space.
