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National Science Foundation spearheads new funding to improve diversity in AI workforce

In collaboration with six other federal groups, the NSF will focus on expanding minority-serving university offerings in artificial intelligence and machine learning education.

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General Dynamics IT fights for $246M VA records contract

The incumbent argues the winner cannot meet the requirements and there are different understandings of the solicitation.

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DISA wants cloud platform to modernize its global service desk

DISA's help desk provides the Defense Department with a single point of entry for IT service support.

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Lawmakers highlight cyber, new tech and space in proposed spending bill

The $1.7 trillion omnibus introduced by lawmakers on Tuesday would spur on investments in cutting-edge technologies, cyber defense and space during the 2023 fiscal year.

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Army chooses 30 firms for $906M counter-WMD support contract

U.S. government organizations responsible for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive threat protection can acquire services through the contract.

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DOD awards $1.5B professional services vehicle

Work will focus on supporting the department's senior civilian leadership on big-picture matters.

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Here are some major takeaways from the $1.7T omnibus spending bill

See which agencies are getting the biggest funding increases, hiring orders and new policy initiatives in fiscal year 2023.

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Navy awards Amazon $724M cloud contract

The five-year contract gives the military branch access to the cloud giant’s full suite of commercial cloud services, trainings and certification programs. 

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INSIDER EXCLUSIVE: Where Justice spends its IT money

For this presentation at a WT Power Breakfast, The Pulse of GovCon breaks down the budget and spending patterns throughout the Justice Department and its components.

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GSA's plan to scale up commercial platforms program hits the street

The program currently allows 25 federal agencies to conduct small-scale acquisitions of up to $10,000 each on platforms like Amazon and Overstock.

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Inside the Army’s newest spy plane

Already watching over Ukraine, Leidos’ ARTEMIS is part of the service’s growing fleet of contractor-owned intelligence aircraft.

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NOAA developing contract for coastal remediation efforts

Work includes data and information systems that support continuing efforts to address the damage from the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion nearly a decade ago.

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Incumbent and challenger protest $300M VA award

Allegations include poor evaluations, an improper best-value tradeoff and charges of an organizational conflict-of-interest on the part of the winner.

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Navy moves ahead on $100M weather contract

Proposals are due soon for the software engineering and development support recompete.

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EPA wants small business to support superfund work

The Environmental Protection Agency is developing contract to acquire support for how it manages the restorations of heavily-contaminated.

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Lawmakers announce bipartisan breakthrough on full-year omnibus spending bill

Several hurdles still remain before the deal is done, including actually writing the funding measures.

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SBA to rethink loan monitoring award

The agency will conduct a second evaluation of bids in a head-to-head contest to support SBA lending partners.

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INSIDER EXCLUSIVE: What to do after a GWAC win

Securing positions on large government-wide acquisition contracts is key to success in the government market. But it is only step one as these contracting practitioners explain.

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Trade group wants IT modernization funding added to possible omnibus package

With federal appropriations set to expire on Friday, The Alliance for Digital Innovation urged Congress to include $100 million for the Technology Modernization Fund in any proposed budget deal. 

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Protest leads to spot on $1.8B training contract vehicle

The Office of Personnel Management admits to making a mistake in its initial selections for awards.