The Fed Mission Success Round Up: Federal Data Guidance Coming; AI National Security Framework; and Makpar Makes 2024 WashTech Fast 50 List
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.
Biden to Release AI National Security Memo
Last week, President Joe Biden issued a memo and framework on the use of AI in the context of national security with the aim of providing steps for U.S. leadership and guardrails for governance of the technology.
White House Nearing Finish Line on Federal Data Guidance
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is getting close to finalizing long-awaited data guidance required by a 2019 law that mandates the machine-readability of federal information, according to FedScoop.
VA’s Head of AI Sees His Role as a ‘Bridge’ to Future Use
The Department of Veterans Affairs has been testing out a variety of AI use cases to determine how the tools can enhance veteran care and benefit services. According to the VA’s Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer and Chief Technology Officer Charles Worthington, AI will be a component of most systems.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Has Eliminated All Legacy Systems, CIO Says
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission does not use any legacy IT, having either decommissioned or modernized all of its systems, according to the independent agency’s chief information officer Scott Flanders.
DoD Plans $1.4B Sole Source Extension for Leidos on Healthcare Record
The Pentagon is planning a $1.5 billion sole-source extension for Leidos to act as integrator on MHS Genesis, the Defense Department's electronic health record program, according to recently released contracting documents.
SSA Operations, HUD Digital Infrastructure Get TMF Boost
Last week, the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) announced four new investments, totaling $50.2 million, aimed at meeting user needs for housing and enhancing Social Security Administration operations.
Makpar Makes Washington Technology’s Fast 50 for 2024
We are thrilled to announce that Makpar has been named to the 2024 Washington Technology Fast50 list.