Contracts
Federal contract spending decreases again in fiscal 2022
Defense spending dipped significantly in fiscal 2022, while civilian agencies spent slightly more on contracts compared to the previous year.
Contracts
Tech wanted: government calls on industry to help with net-zero carbon buildings
Two agencies released a request for information this week asking for ideas to achieve net-zero carbon emissions.
Contracts
SAIC snags $160M contract to support Navy networks
The Virginia-based company will provide an assortment of IT services to the U.S. Navy.
Companies
Google bets big on government business with new division
Google Public Sector aims to accelerate digital transformation across government.
Contracts
Energy Department releases strategy to build cyber-resilient energy systems
The Cyber-Informed Engineering Strategy is organized across five pillars.
Contracts
Patent and Trademark Office aims to partner with AI, emerging tech stakeholders
The partnership builds on years of previous innovation efforts in various tech fields.
Contracts
Interior issues draft cloud RFP valued at up to $1B
The Interior Department’s next cloud contract appears to be a big one.
Contracts
GSA selects 6 innovative building technologies in push to net-zero carbon
GSA-controlled facilities will become a proving ground for clean energy technologies.
Contracts
NSA re-awards secret $10 billion contract to Amazon
Amazon Web Services beat out Microsoft for the contract after a bid protest battle.
Contracts
Pentagon names chief digital and artificial intelligence officer
The Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Office was stood up in February.
Contracts
Biden Requests Significant IT, Cyber Investment Increases for 2023
Tech and cybersecurity spending would receive major boosts under President Joe Biden’s proposed 2023 budget.
Companies
Oracle’s Cloud Can Now Host Select Top Secret Defense Data
The company will make use of special regions to store the government’s data.
Contracts
Legislation to Expand Federal Contracting Opportunities Reaches President’s Desk
The legislation aims to improve government contracting opportunities for small businesses but could have a major impact on governmentwide procurement.
$45M up for grabs in DARPA big data push
DARPA is offering up to $45 million to 12 winners who can bring the potential to revolutionize the use of big data.
HP, NASA dinged for poor performance
NASA's inspector general comes down on HP and NASA, blaming both for poor implementation of the space agency's $2.5 billion Agency Consolidated End-User Services contract.
Top tech firms want stronger surveillance rules
An open letter from Google, Apple, Microsoft and other top tech firms urges Congress and the president to reform U.S. rules so surveillance efforts are "restricted by law, proportionate to the risks, transparent and subject to independent oversight."
Judge says IBM never stood a chance of winning CIA contract
A recently unsealed court order in the battle between IBM and Amazon for a $600 million CIA cloud computing contract is very critical of IBM, claiming the company designed its proposal so it would have grounds for a protest if it lost.
IBM passes FedRAMP muster
IBM has recieved its FedRAMP certification, becoming the 10th company to capture the cloud computing distinction.
CIA claims cloud injunction will hurt national security
In the ongoing battle between IBM and Amazon over a $600 million cloud computing contract, the government is arguing that IBM's request for an injunction would hurt national security.
IBM captures GSA contract to manage $1B in transactions
Big Blue to offer end-to-end services including critical cloud servces to the GSA Global Supply, which provides commercial goods and services to government customers around the world.
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