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DHS launches new AI safety and security board

The board will be made up of 22 representatives from private sector, government and academia and will advise Secretary Mayorkas on risk mitigation for AI in critical infrastructure. 

Contracts

DHS unveils new AI roadmap

The plan for artificial intelligence at the Department of Homeland Security comes alongside three new AI pilot programs, with aims to both harness the benefits and monitor emerging risks of the technology.

Contracts

DHS' cyber agency seeks small biz support for strategic planning

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has set a date to explain its changes to a management consulting services contract.

Contracts

What's going on with DHS' enterprise cloud plan?

The Department of Homeland Security teased its plan for a 10-year enterprise cloud contract in the fall and then went relatively quiet. Based on previous cloud procurements, that could be a good thing.

DOD procurement vet tapped for DHS management post

Procurement veteran Claire Grady has been named undersecretary for management at the Homeland Security Department.

DHS delays FirstSource II awards again

According to the Washington Business Journal, the DHS has again delayed making awards to its FirstSource II contracts until March.

Who are the biggest contractors at DHS?

The top 20 contractors at DHS take in over a third of all the spending the agency does with contractors. Who tops the list?

Where are the bucks at DHS?

Where can government contractors expect to see the most spending go within the DHS? CSIS breaks it down.

Harris wins $7M radio order under $3B TacCom vehicle

Harris will provide two types of radios under its TacCom vehicle to the DHS, Coast Guard and FEMA.

ICF takes on data fusion center support for DHS

ICF International will suppport the DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis, State and Local program office under an $18.1 million contract to sustain and improve the integrated network of state and major urban area fusion centers.

Unisys scores $504M DHS task order under Alliant contract

Under task order, Unisys will operate, maintain, upgrade and enhance a suite of applications managed by TASPO.

DHS might add rules to protect subcontractors

The Homeland Security Department is suggesting changes to the Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation designed to prevent 'windfalls' for contractors.

General Dynamics, EADS form team for border security work

Defense giants form partnership to pursue SBInet replacement and other border opportunities.

TASC wins life-cycle tasks for DHS Nuclear Detection Office

Company wins three tasks worth $54 million to assist three Domestic Nuclear Detection Office directorates.

Shared services poised to reshape the federal market

Industry should brace for impact as the government adopts more shared services, CIO warns.

DHS plans $8B spending spree by Sept. 30

The Homeland Security Department has more than half of its IT budget yet to obligate in fiscal 2012.

Senator knocks government spending on contractors

Federal spending on contractor services is out of control and must be reined in, according to Sen. Claire McCaskill.

Former DHS secretary joins Noblis board of trustees

Michael Chertoff, who served as DHS secretary from 2005 to 2009, co-authored the Patriot Act.

DHS demands turnkey-ready border system

The Homeland Security Department is giving a strong warning to vendors about its needs for the next phase of border surveillance technology strategy.

DHS plans industry day to highlight IT priorities

Sessions will cover five key mission areas including cyber, securing borders and disaster recovery.