Artificial Intelligence Assisted Procurement Tools (AIAPT)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Strategic Acquisition Center Frederick is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for Artificial Intelligence Assisted Procurement Tools (AIAPT), seeking commercial off-the-shelf generative AI solutions to support acquisition and contract lifecycle management functions. The VA requires a FedRAMP-authorized platform with moderate level certification that can provide AI-enhanced workflows for various procurement stages, including acquisition planning, document generation, pre-award processes, evaluation, award, and post-award management. Key technical requirements include integration with existing VA systems, machine learning and natural language processing capabilities, automated document generation, real-time collaboration tools, and automated proposal evaluation functionalities. Vendors must demonstrate proven federal deployment experience, specifically supporting agencies of similar complexity with concurrent support of at least 10 states or 25+ facilities. Comprehensive responses are due by February 19, 2025 at 3 PM ET and must include company information, functional requirements assessment, and past performance details.

The procurement opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, targeting computer systems design services under NAICS code 541512. While no specific contract award value is currently disclosed, the RFI emphasizes that this is purely a market research initiative to gather information about potential AI procurement solutions. The VA intends to use the collected information to determine future procurement methods, develop specific requirements, and identify potential vendors with appropriate capabilities and resources. Vendors will need to provide robust security features compliant with VA standards and demonstrate expertise in AI-driven contract management technologies. The procurement will likely focus on information technology and telecommunications business application development software as a service, with an emphasis on advanced AI capabilities that can streamline and enhance government procurement processes.