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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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