United States: OMB Memorandum M-25-22: Driving Efficient Acquisition of Artificial Intelligence in Government

1. 1. OVERVIEW
2. 2. SCOPE
3. 31 U.S.C. § 901 (b). The requirements in this memorandum do not apply to elements of the
4. 1. Agencies' regulatory actions designed to prescribe law or policy regarding non­
5. 11. Agencies' assessments of particular AI applications because the AI provider is the
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7. 3. AGENCY-LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
8. 1. Review planned acquisitions involving an AI system or service and provide any
9. 11. Convene a cross-functional team ofrelevant agency officials 14 to include in the
10. 1. Scope. Scoping licensing and other IP rights appropriately, based on the intended use
11. 11. Timeline. Ensuring components necessary to operate and monitor the AI system or
12. 111. Data Handling. Providing clear guidance on handling, access, and use of agency data
13. 4. AI ACQUISITION LIFECYCLE GUIDANCE
14. 1. Convening a Cross-Functional Team. Based on the nature of the requirements
15. 11. Determining the Use of High-Impact AI. During this phase, agencies must identify
16. 1. Broad Market Research. Agencies should take advantage of the dynamic evolution of
17. 11. Product Demonstration. Where practicable, agencies should seek detailed
18. 111. Performance-Based Acquisition Techniques. Agencies are strongly encouraged to use
19. 1. AI Use Transparency Requirements. When practicable, agencies must disclose in
20. 11. Protections Against Vendor Lock-In. In general, agencies should include provisions in
21. 111. IP Rights and Use of Government Data. Consistent with the processes developed
22. 11. Opportunity and Risk Re-Evaluation. Prior to selection, agencies should assess
23. 1. Authorization To Operate Compliance. Consistent with the requirements of 0MB
24. 11. Contractual Oversight. Agencies must perform effective system oversight consistent
25. 111. Performance and Cost Justification. As part of contract administration, agencies
26. 1. Vendor Lock-In Protection. As soon as a decision is made not to extend a contract for
27. Appendix I: Consolidated Table of Required Actions

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