GenAI Request for Information
ID: 2031JW25N0007Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THEOFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCYCOMPTROLLER OF CURRENCY ACQSWASHINGTON, DC, 20219, USA

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DA01)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/66c202244f85440887e49c2465bc5852/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Treasury, specifically the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), is seeking information regarding contractor support for its Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) and Machine Learning (ML) initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency. The procurement focuses on services related to the operation and maintenance of GenAI tools, including program support, capability tuning, knowledge transfer, and stakeholder communication, with an emphasis on compliance and optimization of AI systems. This initiative is critical for the OCC as it seeks to leverage advanced technologies to fulfill its regulatory mission while ensuring effective oversight and quality assurance in AI implementations. Interested parties must submit their responses to the Request for Information (RFI) by 5:00 PM Eastern on December 19, 2024, to Casey Helman at casey.helman@occ.treas.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Casey Helman
    (202) 897-6069
    casey.helman@occ.treas.gov
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    Gen AI RFI Questions.docx
    The document presents a Request for Information (RFI) addressing the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of Generative AI tools. It seeks insights on practical aspects, such as pricing structures suitable for fixed-price contracts, effort characterization, and labor categories. Key task areas include identifying common O&M activities, challenges in advancing prototypes to production, and the relevant technologies and frameworks involved. Further inquiry focuses on methodologies for model training, data ingestion best practices, user interface enhancements, and securing data privacy. It also probes into performance metrics and the suitability of listed tasks within the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS), suggesting potential additions or separations. The purpose of this RFI is to gather comprehensive feedback to ensure the development and maintenance of effective AI/ML tools, with the ultimate goal of informing contractual specifications and improving service efficacy, scalability, and compliance with industry standards. This emphasizes the government’s proactive approach in leveraging Generative AI while addressing operational readiness, sustainability, and security concerns.
    GenAI-draft PWS_RFI-clean.docx
    The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is seeking contractor support for its Generative AI (GenAI) and Machine Learning (ML) initiatives to enhance the efficiency of its operations. The scope includes program support, GenAI/ML implementation, capability tuning, knowledge transfer, and stakeholder communication. Key tasks involve analyzing the OCC's AI environment, ensuring compliance with regulations, optimizing AI systems, managing operational changes, and training OCC staff on AI utilities. The contract emphasizes the development of AI tools such as OCC-Chat, set to launch in December 2024, along with the transition of various AI prototypes to production. The contractor will also propose a staffing plan to ensure continuity of services and oversee remote and non-core hour support. Deliverables are structured around defined timelines and quality assurance processes to maintain effective oversight over AI implementations. Overall, this RFP highlights the OCC's commitment to leveraging advanced technologies to meet its regulatory mission and improve operational capabilities while adhering to federal guidelines.
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