The Department of State has started conducting market research on potential contractors for a commercial-off-the-shelf artificial intelligence/machine learning technology with advanced large language model capabilities similar to ChatGPT.
AI-Enhanced Tools to Enhance Procurement Process
According to the request for information notice posted on SAM.gov Thursday, the State Department’s Bureau of Global Acquisitions, or GA, seeks a proven platform with integrated analytical tools and customizable AI/ML and LLM development capabilities needed to support AI-enhanced workflows for processing and evaluating government data at various classification levels. The platform should also meet Department of Defense Impact Level 6 compliance, Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, or FedRAMP, moderate to high level authorization and other federal security requirements.
GA intends to enhance the procurement process to support the department’s domestic operations and 275 global diplomatic missions. It aims to develop AI-enhanced contract support tools that will streamline the acquisition lifecycle, including capabilities to conduct market research and independent government cost estimate analysis, as well as write documents such as requirements, federal notices, statement of work and statement of objectives.
Interested vendors have until May 21 to submit their responses.
