Generative AI Platform Deployment

Past New Requirement Updated

Agency
Solicitation expected
Estimated value
$950,001 to $1,000,000
Set-aside
No set-aside

Forecast facts

Anticipated award
NAICS code
541511 Custom Computer Programming Services
Forecast number
FY26-DEA-1524-0022
Points of contact

Forecast details come from the Justice Department's procurement forecast. Agencies' dates and values are estimates.

About this forecast

The Drug Enforcement Administration is forecasting a new requirement to procure a generative AI platform with perpetual licensing and complete source code transfer. The platform must include an Agent Platform, Authentication Service/Okta, API Gateway, Agent Sandboxes, LLM Analytics, MCP Integration, Audio/Video capabilities, persistence layer, Docker images, Infrastructure-as-Code templates, API specifications, and Python/JavaScript/Mobile SDKs. This investment is designed to provide the DEA with full operational control, eliminate vendor lock-in, enable independent security audits, and support rapid development of AI-driven solutions for investigative workflows, intelligence analysis, and operational decision-making. The estimated solicitation release date is January 1, 2026, with an estimated award date of July 1, 2026.

The estimated award value ranges from $950,001 to $1,000,000 for this base period contract. Performance will take place at 2560 King Arthur Boulevard, Suite 102, Lewisville, Texas 75056. Interested vendors should contact the DEA Small Business Program at deasmallbusinessprogram@dea.gov or submit general business inquiries to dea-business.request@dea.gov for additional information regarding this Information Technology procurement opportunity.

Forecast text

2026-SS-0045 "Purchase a generative AI platform with perpetual licensing and complete source code transfer (Agent Platform, Authentication Service/Okta, API Gateway, Agent Sandboxes, LLM Analytics, MCP Integration, Audio/Video, persistence layer, Docker images, IaC templates, API specs, Python/JavaScript/Mobile SDKs). This investment provides DEA with full operational control, eliminates vendor lock-in, reduces long-term costs, enables independent security audits, and supports rapid development of AI-driven solutions across DEA operations. Perpetual licensing ensures data sovereignty and compliance with federal AI governance requirements.

The platform enables DEA's mission by providing advanced analytical capabilities for investigations, intelligence analysis, and operational decision-making. Agent automation, LLM analytics, and multi-modal processing supports investigative workflows and enhance operational effectiveness. The platform supports DEA's administrative and business operations as well."

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