Welcome to the Fed Mission Success News Round Up brought to you by Makpar. Each week, we will provide a summary of actionable news and insights to help aid in overall mission success for Federal agency IT decision-makers and influencers.
The Longest Government Shutdown in U.S. History Comes to a Close
Last week, President Trump signed a bill to fund the government, bringing a close to the longest government shutdown in history, one that saw millions of Americans affected and ended with little political gain, according to NPR.
OpenAI Offers US Veterans Free Year of its ChatGPT Plus Service
Last week, OpenAI announced that it is launching a new initiative to provide some transitioning servicemembers with 12 months of free access to its subscription-based chatbot, according to NextGov.
DoD Seeks Input on New RETS Support Contract
The Pentagon is inviting industry partners to share their capabilities for a major upcoming contract that will provide critical engineering and technical services supporting the department’s research and innovation mission, according to MeriTalk.
AI Takes Center Stage in New Federal Education Grants
The Department of Education is making artificial intelligence (AI) exposure and literacy a top priority in a key higher education grant program, aligning with White House efforts to expand AI use across educational institutions, according to MeriTalk.
The Army is Racing to Modernize Its Industrial Base to Stay Ready for Tomorrow’s Fight
From printed circuit boards to drone assembly, the Army’s organic industrial base is evolving to meet future combat needs, according to a recent Federal News Network interview with Col. Brett Ayvazian and Col. James Crocker from Army Materiel Command.
USDA Nominee for Rural Development Eyes Cyber, IT Assists
The Department of Agriculture will not be shy about asking Congress for help on cybersecurity and IT, the agency’s undersecretary for rural development nominee recently told senators, according to FedScoop.
Dawn Zimmer Takes Over as Permanent Energy CIO
The Department of Energy officially installed Dawn Zimmer as its chief information officer Friday, putting a pause on the revolving door at the agency’s IT leadership office, according to FedScoop.
