AI models and APIs item

George Mason University has awarded a contract to Anthropic for the provision of artificial intelligence models and application programming interfaces. The contract, designated A247_PC_TXN00624278, was awarded on September 17, 2026, with a cumulative value of forty-seven dollars ($47). The delivery location is specified as GMU Purchasing, with a quantity of one unit procured at a unit price of $47.60. The contracting organization is located in Virginia.

This procurement represents a minimal-value transaction for artificial intelligence technology services to support George Mason University's operational or research requirements. While the contract documentation does not specify an explicit performance period or contract duration, the award date of September 17, 2026, establishes the execution date. The contract structure indicates a single-unit purchase of AI models and APIs, suggesting either a limited-scope engagement, a pilot initiative, or an initial phase of a broader technology integration effort at the institution.