OpenAI - Sole Source Award

This is a Notice of Sole Source Award issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia for artificial intelligence software. The award was made to OpenAI (ChatGPT) on September 22, 2026. The procurement officer managing this contract is Colleen Johnson, Lead Commodity Contract Officer & Project Manager. The commodity classification is Artificial Intelligence Software, indicating the state's acquisition of AI-based software services or licenses from the selected vendor.

The document does not specify detailed pricing terms, contract duration, renewal options, funding sources, or other financial particulars. No information is provided regarding set-asides, incumbent contractors, response deadlines, or site visit requirements. The sole source award designation indicates that the Commonwealth of Virginia determined OpenAI as the only capable vendor to meet the stated requirements, bypassing the competitive bidding process.