DEVELOP EVALUATIONS AND BENCHMARKS FOR ASSESSING CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL CAPABILITIES OF AI MODELS
ID: 1333ND25QNB100143Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYDEPT OF COMMERCE NISTGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6540b0192a394024b35af15ae5e5d0b7/view
Timeline
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    Posted Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 23, 2025, 7:30 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking contractors to develop evaluations and benchmarks for assessing the chemical and biological capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) models. The objective of this procurement is to provide resources for testing, evaluation, validation, and verification of frontier AI models, ensuring alignment with the best available science and collaboration with diverse AI stakeholders. This initiative is critical as it addresses the emerging risks associated with AI technologies, particularly in the context of chemical and biological capabilities. Interested parties should note that multiple Basic Ordering Agreements (BOAs) will be awarded for a base period of one year, with four additional one-year option periods, and are encouraged to monitor the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov) for the solicitation release, anticipated approximately seven days after this notice. For inquiries, contact Carol A. Wood at carol.wood@nist.gov or by phone at 301-975-8172.

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Carol A. Wood
(301) 975-8172
(301) 975-6273
carol.wood@nist.gov
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