Federal Contract Vehicles

AI T&E

CDAO AI Test and Evaluation (T&E) Blanket Purchase Agreement

CDA CDAO BPA Active
Companies awarded
79
Vehicle type
BPA
Status
Active

Vehicle overview

The CDAO Artificial Intelligence Test and Evaluation (T&E) Blanket Purchase Agreement is a Department of Defense vehicle for acquiring the tools, capabilities, and services needed to test and validate AI systems. Managed by the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) and administered by Army Contracting Command at Rock Island (ACC-RI) under the Tradewinds ecosystem, it is open for ordering to all U.S. government agencies with AI test-and-evaluation needs and charges no ordering fee. The agreement was established with a pool of 79 industry holders.

The T&E BPA spans the acquisition, development, integration, operation, and support of AI test tools and services used to evaluate AI models and software applications across a range of artificial-intelligence and autonomy use cases. Work is categorized under NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), and any U.S. government contracting officer may place orders in support of AI T&E.

Vehicle details

Ordering period

Blanket Purchase Agreement; holder awards made beginning 2024.

AI T&E contract holders

NAICS coverage

NAICS 541511

Frequently asked questions

What is AI T&E?
The CDAO Artificial Intelligence Test and Evaluation (T&E) Blanket Purchase Agreement is a Department of Defense vehicle for acquiring the tools, capabilities, and services needed to test and validate AI systems. Managed by the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) and administered by Army Contracting Command at Rock Island (ACC-RI) under the Tradewinds ecosystem, it is open for ordering to all U.S. government agencies with AI test-and-evaluation needs and charges no ordering fee. The agreement was established with a pool of 79 industry holders.
Which agency manages AI T&E?
CDAO AI Test and Evaluation (T&E) Blanket Purchase Agreement is a BPA managed by Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office.
What can agencies acquire through AI T&E?
The T&E BPA spans the acquisition, development, integration, operation, and support of AI test tools and services used to evaluate AI models and software applications across a range of artificial-intelligence and autonomy use cases. Work is categorized under NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), and any U.S. government contracting officer may place orders in support of AI T&E.
How many contractors hold AI T&E?
79 contractors hold a position on AI T&E.
Is AI T&E active?
Yes, AI T&E is currently active (ordering period: Blanket Purchase Agreement; holder awards made beginning 2024.).

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