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Software Acquisition Guide Fact Sheet

Software Acquisition Guide Fact Sheet

The Software Acquisition Guide offers a clear pathway for navigating the complexities of technology acquisitions. With its alignment to CISA’s “Secure by Demand” principles, it empowers acquisition staff to make…

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Army Transformation and Acquisition Reform

Army Transformation and Acquisition Reform

This directive outlines a bold transformation strategy for the U.S. Army, focusing on accelerated modernization, acquisition reform, and strategic force realignment. It calls for divesting outdated systems, streamlining headquarters, and…

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Acquisition Modernization Technology Research

Acquisition Modernization Technology Research

The Acquisition Modernization Technology Research (AMTR) program drives innovation to enhance military readiness and streamline defense logistics. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies like AI, machine learning, and blockchain, AMTR modernizes acquisition…

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Driving Efficient Acquisition of Artificial Intelligence in Government

Driving Efficient Acquisition of Artificial...

As federal agencies ramp up AI adoption, this OMB memorandum outlines how to responsibly and efficiently acquire AI systems while safeguarding privacy, civil liberties, and public trust. It emphasizes minimizing…

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Executive Order 14265: Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and Spurring Innovation in the Defense Industrial Base

Executive Order 14265: Modernizing Defense...

Executive Order 14265 launches a sweeping reform of the U.S. defense acquisition system, aiming to deliver cutting-edge capabilities to the military with greater speed and flexibility. The order prioritizes the…

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Directing Modern Software Acquisition to Maximize Lethality

Directing Modern Software Acquisition to Maximize...

The Department of Defense (DoD) is making a critical shift toward software-defined warfare, recognizing that modern conflicts demand rapid, scalable, and adaptive digital capabilities. By prioritizing the Software Acquisition Pathway…

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Advancing the Responsible Acquisition of Artificial Intelligence in Government

Advancing the Responsible Acquisition of...

The Federal Government is poised to harness the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to modernize operations and improve public service delivery. A new memorandum directs agencies to strengthen their…

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Dun & Bradstreet 2023 Environmental, Social & Governance Report

Dun & Bradstreet 2023 Environmental, Social &...

Dun & Bradstreet has released their global 2023 Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Report. This report shares progress made on their commitments to create solutions to support other companies’ ESG…

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Enhancing Government Acquisition with AI: Balancing Innovation and Security

Enhancing Government Acquisition with AI:...

The emergence of generative AI in commercial use has dramatically altered the dynamics of government acquisition. As agencies explore the capabilities of AI, agencies must balance the drive for innovation…

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Air Assault! Applying Learning Science to Army Skill and Knowledge Acquisition

Air Assault! Applying Learning Science to Army...

To ensure force readiness, soldiers in the U.S. Army must acquire critical knowledge and skills at an incredible rate. They are expected to retain and recall this knowledge throughout their…

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Space Acquisitions: Analysis of Two DOD Reports to Congress

Space Acquisitions: Analysis of Two DOD Reports to...

The Department of Defense (DOD) plans to spend billions on space technology, such as satellites, that could help the U.S. Space Force contribute to national security and more. But in…

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June 2024 Weapon Systems Annual Assessment

June 2024 Weapon Systems Annual Assessment

To deliver more timely and effective solutions to the warfighter, the Department of Defense (DOD) revamped its department-wide acquisition policies in 2020. These policy changes responded to long-standing concerns that…

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National Nuclear Security Administration Assessments Of Nuclear Weapon Acquisitions

National Nuclear Security Administration...

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) oversees the modernization of U.S. nuclear weapons and infrastructure, addressing both technological and logistical challenges. With billions of dollars at stake, the NNSA relies…

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Acquiring AI Companies: Tracking U.S. AI Mergers and Acquisitions

Acquiring AI Companies: Tracking U.S. AI Mergers...

In 2010, three London technologists set out to redefine artificial intelligence by founding DeepMind, aiming to build machines capable of human-like learning and problem-solving. Within just a few years, the…

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NASA SEWP VI: A Deep Dive into its History, Value, and Acquisition Process

NASA SEWP VI: A Deep Dive into its History, Value,...

NASA SEWP VI is the latest evolution of NASA’s long-standing IT procurement vehicle, offering a $60 billion, 10-year IDIQ contract that simplifies federal acquisition of cutting-edge IT products and services.…

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