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The world is being quietly rearranged by people who write very long documents.

SAM.gov · May 12, 2026
The title they went with 7A21--NNG15SC71B 36C10B26F0141 | Enterprise ID.me Software Subscriptions and Support Noisy translates that to

The US government is buying a lot more identity verification from a single company

What happened
The US government just awarded a $17 million contract for identity verification software and support. This means more federal agencies will likely use ID.me to confirm who people are online.
Why it matters
Governments need to know who they are dealing with online, especially for benefits and services. This contract shows a clear preference for one company's approach to digital identity. It means that ID.me's system, which often involves facial recognition and document scanning, will become a more common way for citizens to interact with federal services.
The signal
Watch for more federal agencies to announce they are using ID.me for login and identity verification, and whether any competitors emerge to challenge this market position.
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