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2025 > January
GSA Selects 102 Vendors for Polaris IT GWAC Small Business Pool
Commercial Space Launches Get Additional Bandwidths
Telos Launches New TSA PreCheck Enrollment Locations
Leidos Secures $48M Army Contract for Test Station Equipment
Naval Research Laboratory Posts RFI for Engineering Support
DOD Seeks Insights on Progress Payment Incentive Pilot
DOD, GSA, NASA Recommend Changes to Cyber Acquisition Rules
BIS Launches Research on Rules for Drones’ ICTS Supply Chain
DSCA Completes Round of CV Enrollment for NSPT Workforce
NASA’s New Lunar Retroreflector to Boost Moon Research
DOD Office of Strategic Capital Issues FY25 Investment Strategy
ODNI Names Doug Cossa, Brad Schulteis to Acting CIO Roles
IW & Signify Partner to Power LiFi Communication Tech for DOD
Constellation Books $1B GSA Contract for Electricity Supply
Commerce Dept Provides $285M for Chips Manufacturing Institute
MITRE Issues Report on How Gov’t Can Address Drone Threats
Navy Names New Destroyers—USS Intrepid, USS Robert Kerrey
DARPA Issues RFP for Biohybrid Robotics
Drone Use Said to Cut Pre-Flight Aircraft Inspection Time
NIST Opens Draft BGP Security Guidance for Public Comment
DOJ Issues Solicitation for Potential $36M FPMS Software Contract
Jarod Koopman on How AI Helps IRS Address Fraud
Kathleen Naeher Joins Aerospace Corporation as SVP & COO
FCC Chair Wants to Begin Process of AWS-3 Auction
DHS Seeks Proposals for R&D Projects
Navy Announces Next Gen Jammer Initial Operational Capability
Army Develops AI/ML Data Analytics Platform
US, Indian Officials Discuss Strategic Tech Collaborations
Third Flagship CHIPS for America R&D Facility Site Revealed
Bechtel Installs 1st Tower Module of NASA’s New Mobile Launcher
Navy Unveils Prototyping Project to Advance Operational Energy Innovation
Adam Schlesinger Appointed New Project Manager at NASA
Pentagon Forms Strategic & Critical Materials Board of Directors
OPM CIO Guy Cavallo Announces Retirement
Biden Admin Ramps Up Partnerships to Advance US Interests
CBO Releases Analysis of Navy 2025 Shipbuilding Plan
NASA Eyes New Commercial Services for Mars Sample Return
Johns Hopkins APL Developing 5G Cellular System for Tactical Use
Hemlock Semiconductor Lands $325M CHIPS Funding
Army to Test Network Tech for Mobile Operations in Upcoming Pilot
NNSA Concludes B61-12 Bomb Life Extension Program
DHS Issues Guide for Public Sector AI Deployment
Labor Department Names Lou Charlier as Acting CIO
PTS Releases 2024 Year in Review
CISA Chief Calls for Corporate Cyber Risk Ownership
Army’s Yuma Post Pursuing AI Use in Testing Missions
DCSA to Release NBIS Product Roadmap to Customers
Kennedy Space Center & Florida Schools to Boost Research, Tech
NIST Seeks Input on Algorithm for Quantum Attack Protection
White House Announces New Government Seal for Secure Smart Home Devices
GSA’s 8(a) STARS III GWAC Provides IT Support for State Dept
Pentagon Releases Mission Architecture Style Guide
David Henry Named Defense Innovation Unit Deputy CIO
GSA Awards OASIS+ Contracts to Cherokee Federal
OSTP Chief Says Federal R&D Needed Amid Threats of Spending Cuts
DIU Issues Solicitation for AI-Enabled Diligence Evaluation
NASA to Send Radiation-Tolerant Computer to the Moon
CISA Issues Cybersecurity Guidance for IT Sector
White House Updates Missile Technology Nonproliferation Policies
Argonne National Lab to Oversee 2 Microelectronics Studies
Army Holds Industry Day for $1B AI & Software at Pace Contract Vehicle
Daniel Holtzman Named CDAO Deputy Executive Director
Air Force Authorizes EPAWSS for Full-Rate Production
Space Force Awards BlackSky Contracts for TacSRT Missions
NTIA Awards $117M for Wireless Innovation
DAF Issues RFI for Wideband Global Satellite Communications
US, Italy Seek to Provide Lunar PNT Capabilities via GNSS
HHS Publishes AI Strategy Roadmap Focused on Innovation, Safe Use
NRO Launches NROL-153 Mission
New CISA Report Reveals Improved Cybersecurity Across CI Sector
CDAO Scales Digital Tools Through Open DAGIR
Marine Corps Issues Generative AI Guidance
OPM Appoints Melvin Brown II as CIO
Deputy Defense Secretary Highlights 4 Priorities for Competition With China
NSA, Partners Share Guidance for Selecting Secure OT Products
Sean Gainey Reveals USASMDC Future Plans
NCCoE Seeks Public Input on Draft Ransomware Risk Guidance
NAVSEA Publishes Enterprise Strategy to Enhance Readiness
BIS Outlines Rules Framework for Advanced AI Models, Chips Distribution
Andrew Merkle Named R&D Head at Johns Hopkins Physics Lab
DHS Evaluates Tech Used to Create Digital Content Forgeries
Defense Innovation Board Studies Focus on UxS, Nontraditional Vendors
Alicia Rouault Joins Health & Human Services as CTO
Elizabeth John Named CHIPS’ Chief Portfolio Admin Officer
DOD OIG Flags Deficiencies in C3PAO Authorization Process
CISA Guidebook Enables Cybersecurity Collaboration in AI Community
Department of Commerce Awards $210M in Grants to 6 Tech Hubs
USPTO Unveils Strategy to Promote Responsible AI Innovation
OMB Issues RFI for Domestic Chip Manufacturing Supply Chain
MDA Achieves Second Flight for Hypersonic Test Bed
EO to Direct Agencies to Lease Federal Sites for AI Data Centers
Frank Kendall on Nuclear Deterrents, Need for AI Capabilities
Army Introduces Regulation on Small Business Programs
Danielle Rowell Appointed Acting CISO at OPM
Department of Commerce Invests $70M in MACOM Facilities
NIST Issues New Document on Mitigating AI Risks
USAF, Boeing Agree to Accelerate T-7A Aircraft Delivery
New Report Tackles Supply Chain Illumination at DOD
CISA Playbook Offers New Microsoft Cloud Logs for Cybersecurity
NASA Launches Science & Technology Moon Mission
DOE Announces $625M Funding Opportunity for QIS Research Centers
Comments Sought on Proposed Rule on Controlled Unclassified Info
Steven Hernandez Named New CISO, Deputy CIO at USAID
OMB Moves to Reestablish Chief Data Officer Council
NSA Publishes Recommendations to Address Software Comprehension
NASA Assigns Mary Beth Schwartz, David Korth to Johnson Center Posts
Navy Publishes Memo on Mitigating Technical Debt
Audit Tackles Agency Cyber Workforce Practice Implementation
DLA Launches New Supplier Pathway Program Search Feature
NIST Awards $6.3B to Natcast for Long-Term NSTC Operation
SDA Seeks New Tech to Enhance PWSA Capability Layers
White House Orders Additional Actions to Strengthen US Cybersecurity
DOE to Back QIS Research Projects in High Energy Physics
OMB Issues FY25 FISMA Reporting Guidance
DARPA to Develop Self-Healing Computers
Commerce Department Issues AI Guidebook for Data Accessibility
Army Uses Data-Sharing Tool to Address Weapons Supply Chain Issues
NASA Launches Challenge for Climate Resilience
DOE Adds New Signatories to Quantum in Space Collaboration Program
Report Details Accuracy, Reliability of DHS Facial Recognition Tech
DOC Awards 3 Companies Grants for Semiconductor Production
FedRAMP Announces New RFC Landing Page, Other Website Updates
DOD Issues PPBE Reform Implementation Report
Sen. Marco Rubio Confirmed as Secretary of State
NTIA Awards Grants for Wireless Network Development
President Trump Orders Establishment of Gov’t Efficiency Department
SBA Launches MySBA Digital Platform to Enhance User Experience
CBO Projects Debt, Budget Deficit Increase Through 2035
DOD, SBA Publish Approved Funds for Critical Tech Investment
DARPA Needs Input on Tech for AI System Vulnerability Assessment
DHS Releases Directive on AI Use & Acquisition
DOD Establishes Policy for Joint Production Accelerator Cell
Robert Salesses Named Acting Secretary of Defense
Blue Abyss, NASA Ink Collaboration
GAO Says DOD Must Improve Modular Open Systems Use in Weapons Development
DOD OIG Finds Deficiencies in Mgmt. of Contract Actions Supporting Ukraine
CISA, FBI Address Cloud Service Threats With Advisory
NAVAIR Issues RFI for COCO ISR Services
Michael Kratsios Nominated by White House for OSTP Director
Raft Exhibits Advanced C2 Capabilities at USAF Exercise
Coast Guard to Increase Protection of US Marine Transport System
Space Force Forecasts $2.3B in Satellite Services Contracts
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Launching Several Missions in 2025
NASA Selects 9 Companies to Develop Capabilities for Artemis Mission
DARPA Seeks Algorithmic Capabilities to Defeat Money Laundering
NERSC Offers Quantum Computing Access Via IBM Partnership
GAO Issues Report on Challenges in Federal IT Acquisition
USAF Developing Transformational Model for Decision Advantage
SDA Issues Draft RFP for T3TLu Space Vehicle
DOD IG Evaluates Incurred Cost Audits by Non-Federal Auditors
Trump’s Executive Order Calls for AI Action Plan
John Ratcliffe Confirmed as CIA Director
NRO Launches CubeSat Designed to Advance Capabilities in Space
Nautilus Slated to Replace Legacy Navy IT Devices by October
USAF Aligns Doctrines With Efforts to Build More Lethal Force
Sheila Thomas Named NSA Executive Director
House Bill Seeks to Ensure Efficient Mid-Band Spectrum Allocation
Senate Confirms Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary
Trump Signs EO to Establish Science & Tech Advisory Council
Greg Barbaccia Announces New Role as Federal CIO
GSA Installs Private Sector Execs in Leadership Positions
IBM Center Calls for Careful Adoption of GenAI by Government
US SPACECENT to Open Campus at Qatari Air Base
Dataminr’s Paul Tierney on Public Sector Use of AI in 2025
NSWC Philadelphia Unit Signs New EPA With Rowan University
SDA Seeks Input on Planned PWSA Optical Terminal Standard Changes
Executive Order Calls for Next-Gen Missile Defense Shield Deployment
USRA Appoints Elsayed Talaat as New President and CEO
Michael McCabe Tapped as Data, AI Chief for DOD Office
Scott Bessent Confirmed as Treasury Secretary
USAF Seeks Provider of Cryptographic Units for Satcom System
New GAO Report Tackles DOD Training Assistance for Ukraine
Argonne Deploys Aurora Supercomputer for International Researchers
Navy to Assess Robotic, Unmanned Systems Via Operation Southern Spear
Senate Lawmakers Propose Bill on US Supply Chain Resilience
Chuck Borges Appointed CDO at Social Security Administration
OpenAI Unveils ChatGPT Gov
Sean Duffy Takes Oath as Transportation Secretary
The Wash100 Class of 2025 Is Here
HII’s Mission Tech Tests REMUS 620 UUV on Navy Confidence Course
ICF’s Kyle Tuberson on Successfully Implementing AI
Navy Officials Call for More Coordinated Approach to DOD’s Replicator
Space RCO Program Seeks Rapid Integrated Satellite Deployment
INL, 2 Universities to Advance R&D on Energy, Cybersecurity
MITRE Paper Discusses Role of IC in Quantum Computing Race
Sergio McKenzie Named NASA Goddard Space Flight Center CIO
DARPA Announces Securing AI for Battlefield Effective Robustness Program
NSA, International Partners Issue Guidance on Content Credentials
PD SAI Issues RFI for Launched Effects Payloads
OpenAI Models to Upgrade Los Alamos National Lab Supercomputer
NIST Calls for Public Input on New 5G Cybersecurity Paper
Navy to Use AI for Information Warfare
Lee Zeldin Sworn In as EPA Administrator
SBA Lowers 2025 Prime Contracting Goal With Small Disadvantaged Businesses to 5%
Air Force Successfully Releases Laser-Guided Bombs From F-35
Robert Hammer Named to Dual Executive Roles at DHS HSI