Overview
- GSA’s proposed GSAR 552.239-7001 sets AI terms for Multiple Award Schedule contracts, with public comments accepted through March 20 before potential contract modifications.
- After considering comments, GSA plans to add the clause to MAS contracts, and contractors would have 60 days to accept the modification.
- The clause covers AI delivered to the government or used in contract performance, makes contractors responsible for any third-party Service Providers, and leaves the scope uncertain because “Artificial Intelligence capabilities” is undefined.
- The proposal mandates use of only American AI Systems, grants the government an irrevocable royalty-free license for any lawful government purpose, and states the clause controls over conflicting commercial terms.
- Vendors must meet Unbiased AI Principles, enable government-run automated assessments via provided tools, disclose AI use within 30 days of award, report incidents within 72 hours, segregate government data, forgo using that data for training, and support portability through open formats and APIs.