JAIC Seeks Test and Evaluation Services for Artificial Intelligence

The Joint Artificial Intelligence Center is looking for AI test and evaluation services to support the Defense Department and "the entire U.S. government," according to a new request for proposal posted Feb. 11. The JAIC, through Army Contracting Command-Rock Island, intends to award multiple blanket purchase agreements for AI testing and evaluation services. The contract has a ceiling of more than $249 million, according to a question and answer document posted along with the RFP. Offers on the solicitation are due March 5. Jane Pinelis, the JAIC's testing and evaluation chief, said the contract and another forthcoming multi-award contract for data readiness assessments will help connect DOD components to industry partners with readily available services facilitating AI adoption. Data readiness has been one of the biggest impediments thwarting fielding of AI in DOD, she said.