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.
OpenAI’s Advanced Models Have Gone Live for Government Use
Federal agencies have gotten access to OpenAI’s latest advanced models, with the ChatGPT-5.6 series available through the ChatGPT Enterprise suite, authorized under the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, according to NextGov.
GSA’s Digital Roadmap Looks to Enhance Agencies’ Services, CIO Says
The General Services Administration’s push to transform how the U.S. government procures new technologies will radically improve the way public servants deliver services at scale, according to the agency’s IT chief, according to NextGov.
OPM Tells Agencies to Prioritize Tech Talent in FY 2027 Hiring Plans
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) directed federal agencies to make technology recruiting a central element in their fiscal year (FY) 2027 workforce plans and to target at least 33 percent of external hires for early-career workers, according to MeriTalk.
DHS Begins $1.5B Spending Spree on Drone Defense
The Department of Homeland Security is putting up to $1.5 billion toward bridging its drone defense gaps with awards going to Anduril, Booz Allen, GDIT and others, according to FedScoop.
USPS Exploring AI In Hiring, But Reassures Humans Won’t Soon Be Replaced
The U.S. Postal Service is exploring the use of AI in its hiring processes and to streamline operations, potentially in hopes of saving some cash, according to a white paper report released this week by its Office of the Inspector General, as highlighted by FedScoop.
DoD CIO Issues New IT Category Management Policy
The Department of Defense’s (DoD) chief information officer (CIO) has approved a new instruction establishing policy, responsibilities, and procedures for information technology category management (ITCM) across the department, according to MeriTalk.
NIH Taps Maureen Falvella as Permanent CIO
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) named Maureen Falvella as its permanent chief information officer (CIO) and director of the Office of the CIO, effective July 26, according to MeriTalk.
