GSA — AI Guide for Government and AI Procurement Resource Center
United States · GSA AI Guide for Government (2024)
GSA's AI procurement guide gives federal contracting officers a step-by-step playbook for buying AI — including risk classification, vendor due diligence, evaluation criteria, and contract clauses that comply with OMB M-25-22.
Technical detail
GSA, 'AI Guide for Government: A Living and Evolving Guide to the Application of AI' (Sept. 24, 2024) and accompanying AI Procurement Resource Center. Operationalizes OMB M-25-22 federal AI acquisition baseline. Includes model contract clauses, risk assessment templates, and vendor evaluation rubrics for generative AI, biometric, and high-risk AI systems.
Who is protected: Federal employees and members of the public served by federally procured AI
Who must comply: Federal contracting officers and program offices procuring AI
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | United States |
|---|---|
| Level | Federal |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2024-09-24 |
| Enacted | 2024-09-24 |
| Citation | GSA AI Guide for Government (2024) |
| Enforced by | General Services Administration; OMB oversight |
| Private right of action | No — agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | Contract compliance enforcement; OMB inspector general review |
| Topics | government use of AI · automated decision-making · AI disclosure and transparency |
| Last verified | 2026-06-17 |
| Official source | GSA — AI Guide for Government (Centers of Excellence) ↗ |
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