Attachment_3_-_Narrative_Response.docx

This is a Narrative Response attachment for an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the State of California, Department of General Services, Procurement Division, on behalf of the Department of Justice. The procurement is a one-time acquisition for Buccal Kits that must meet the specifications outlined in Attachment 1A (Kit Specifications), Attachment 1B (Administrative Requirements), and Attachment 2 (Cost Worksheet). The IFB number is 0820-30. Bidders are required to complete a narrative response form that documents their company name and responses to specific questions regarding artificial intelligence use and international business operations.

The narrative response form requires bidders to disclose whether they intend to provide Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) as a deliverable to the State or utilize GenAI from third parties to complete deliverables that materially impact system functionality, risk to the State, or contract performance. Bidders must also indicate whether they have conducted business outside the United States within the last three years, and if so, must submit the Darfur Contracting Act Form. Additionally, bidders must provide their California Secretary of State Business Entity Number and their California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Retailer's Seller Permit number, if applicable.