AI Readiness and Adoption Service

The agency is seeking a vendor to accelerate artificial intelligence readiness and adoption through strengthened coordination and expanded access to technical resources. The project emphasizes practical implementation via hands-on assistance and workforce upskilling, including experiential learning models such as internships, project-based work, and apprenticeships. These efforts aim to ensure stakeholders can effectively apply and innovate with AI technologies. The scope of work includes the management of AI-Ready Catalyst Award Competitions, which are topic-driven contests designed to pilot and scale innovative approaches to national AI needs. The agency also requires a National Coordination Lead to facilitate collaboration among regional hubs and inform national AI strategies across priority economic sectors. This lead entity will be responsible for knowledge sharing and strategic alignment throughout the program. Eligibility is restricted to onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency expects all performance of work to occur offsite. While the agency is currently looking for proposals to define the financial scope, the main RFP document is not available on the public website.