Treasury Notice_AI Tools_April 2025
ID: TN_AI_2025Type: Special Notice
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TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THEDEPARTMENTAL OFFICESTREASURY OPERATIONSGlenarden, MD, 20706, USA

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    The U.S. Department of the Treasury is seeking industry feedback through a Request for Information (RFI) for its upcoming acquisition of enterprise Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools. The primary objective is to refine the solicitation process for advanced AI-powered coding assistant tools that enhance developer productivity and code quality while adhering to federal security and compliance standards. These tools are crucial for improving software development efficiency across Treasury departments, with a focus on solutions that are FedRAMP-compliant and capable of operating within U.S.-based data centers. Interested vendors must submit their responses via email by April 23, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Ricky Callahan Jr. at Ricky.l.callahanjr@irs.gov or Stephanie Moon at Stephanie.Moon@treasury.gov.

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    The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) is soliciting proposals for advanced AI-powered coding assistant tools, intended for use across its departments. The focus is on tools that enhance developers' productivity and code quality while adhering to strict federal security and compliance standards. Key requirements for vendors include delivering real-time, context-aware coding solutions capable of supporting a variety of programming languages, and functionality comparable to leading AI models such as GPT-4 and AWS CodeWhisperer. The solutions must be FedRAMP-compliant, operate within U.S.-based data centers, and utilize a usage-based pricing model. They should guarantee the confidentiality of Treasury data and include a robust support framework with a minimum uptime commitment of 99.9%. Additional considerations involve vendor training resources, long-term viability, and alignment with federal AI policies. The aim is to implement secure, flexible, and efficient coding assistant tools tailored to Treasury's software development needs while ensuring compliance with federal security mandates and transparent pricing structures.
    The U.S. Department of the Treasury has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather industry feedback for its upcoming acquisition of enterprise AI tools. This notice aims to refine the solicitation process, following recent Presidential Executive Orders focused on enhancing government efficiency through advanced technology. The impending solicitation is expected to be streamlined, with a response period of seven business days anticipated in early May. The procurement will potentially utilize a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracting model, with a total performance period of five years. Vendors may need to provide a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution, helpdesk support, and adhere to specific content requirements such as technical approaches and security compliance. Evaluation will consider technical capability, cost efficiency, and ethical AI practices, among other criteria. Responses to the notice must be submitted via email by April 23, 2025, including essential company information and any questions to refine the procurement process. Notably, this document clarifies that it does not constitute an official solicitation and the government is not bound to issue a contract or reimburse respondents.
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