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  • in Industry News, Mobility, News

    DHS to Host Industry Days to Discuss Gov’t Mobile Device Security RFI; Reginald Brothers Comments

    The Department of Homeland Security will host Industry Day events on Wednesday in Washington and Aug. 2 in Menlo Park, California, to discuss a request for information on technical platforms and best practices designed to address threats to government mobile devices. The cybersecurity division under DHS’ science and technology directorate will use the responses from […] More

  • in Mobility, News

    GSA Seeks Industry Ideas on Govt Mobile Security

    The General Services Administration wants information from the wireless industry on technical offerings that can help address mobile security threats the government faces. In a FedBizOpps notice posted Thursday, GSA said it also seeks information on industry standards that can facilitate implementation of enterprise mobile security platforms. GSA urged companies to recommend strategies for agencies to assess and mitigate threats. Response submissions will […] More

  • in Industry News, News

    White House Sci-Tech Policy Office Seeks Information on AI Technologies

    The White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy has asked for information on artificial intelligence technologies that could support OSTP’s efforts to recommend research directions and determine challenges and opportunities. In a Federal Register notice posted Monday, OSTP said it seeks feedback from academic and industry researchers, consumers, private companies and charitable foundations to inform the office’s view on AI research, tools, technologies and […] More

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    Army, Battelle Request Info on Potential Partners to Help Advance AEOP STEM Programs

    The U.S. Army and Battelle have issued a request for information on technical groups that are interested to form partnerships with the Army Educational Outreach Program in order to advance initiatives in science, technology, engineering and mathematics education. Battelle said such partnerships with AEOP will work to promote STEM programs to K-12 students, teachers and […] More

  • in Healthcare IT, News

    State Dept Explores Industry Sources of EHR System Implementation Support

    The State Department is requesting information on project management services providers that can help the agency deploy an ambulatory electronic medical records system for the healthcare units of U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide. A FedBizOpps notice published Wednesday states that the department’s Office of Medical Services seeks support on EHR project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, training, implementation and go-live and close-out activities. MED […] More

  • in Cybersecurity News, Industry News

    Denise Turner Roth Cites Agencies’ Cyber Tool Demand at GSA Workshop

    The General Services Administration hosted a workshop Monday to discuss the Cybersecurity National Action Plan with government and industry leaders. GSA Administrator Denise Turner Roth referenced demand from stakeholders for a comprehensive strategy that would help federal agencies gain access to private sector-built technology platforms in order to protect data and networks from cyber threats, GSA said Monday. “Challenges and […] More

  • in Cybersecurity News, News

    GSA Requests Feedback on Cybersecurity Service Procurement via IT Schedule 70

    The General Services Administration seeks feedback from industry and other stakeholders regarding the selling process for cybersecurity services through IT Schedule 70. According to a notice published Wednesday on FedBizOpps, the request for information aligns with President Barack Obama’s mandate on the Cybersecurity National Action Plan. The plan works to drive cybersecurity awareness and protection, privacy, public safety […] More

  • in Industry News, News

    GSA Seeks Info on Future HQ Construction Management Services Sources

    The General Services Administration has started its search for information on potential industry sources that can provide construction management support services for a proposed new GSA headquarters facility under a potential 10-year contract. GSA said in a sources sought notice posted Wednesday on FedBizOpps that it is in search for small and large businesses that can support […] More

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    DHS Seeks Ideas for ‘Agile’ IT Development Program

    The Department of Homeland Security has asked industry to suggest “agile” methods and best practices to design and build information technology systems. DHS said in a notice posted Wednesday on FedBizOpps that it looks to establish a department-wide contract vehicle for agile design and development support services. The DHS Office of the Chief Procurement Officer and the Office of the Chief […] More

  • in Industry News, News

    DARPA Issues RFI on Mathematical Frameworks to Study Fundamental Limits of Machine Learning

    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has asked industry to provide information on mathematical frameworks and related methods in an effort to identify fundamental limitations in machine learning systems. DARPA said Thursday the request for information for the Fundamental Limits of Learning program aims to find answers to several questions, including the efficiency of a learning algorithm to […] More

  • in Big Data & Analytics News, News

    VA Posts RFI on Predictive Modeling, Analytical Services for Veterans Benefits Administration

    The Department of Veterans Affairs looks to acquire predictive and simulation modeling, database assimilation, econometric and analytical consulting services as part of an effort to help improve benefits and service delivery to current and former U.S. military personnel and their family members. The VA said in request for information posted Monday on FedBizOpps the Veterans Benefits Administration aims to implement a quantitative system to predict  benefits […] More

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    F-35 Joint Program Office Issues RFI on Knowledge-Based IT Services

    The Defense Department‘s F-35 joint program office seeks information on potential vendors that can provide knowledge-based information technology support to F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter and related air system programs. JPO and the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division will collaborate to identify qualified providers for an upcoming contract, which could have a ceiling value of $160 million over five years, the Department […] More