AI Talent Support to CDAO with Sancorp Corporation, LLC
ID: W52P1J22F0207Type: Justification
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RIROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-0000, USA

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

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https://sam.gov/opp/f6685c910dbe46d5ba5b40cc2d2abdd3/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking to procure AI talent support services from Sancorp Corporation, LLC, as outlined in the Justification and Approval document (J&A No. 23-038). This procurement aims to enhance the capabilities of the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) through professional engineering and technical support. The services are critical for advancing the Army's initiatives in artificial intelligence and digital transformation. Interested parties can reach out to John Overstake at john.l.overstake.civ@army.mil or Adam Geneva at adam.m.geneva.civ@army.mil for further information regarding this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    John Overstake
    john.l.overstake.civ@army.mil
    Adam Geneva
    adam.m.geneva.civ@army.mil
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    JA 23-038 - AI Talent Support to CDAO_Redacted.pdf
    The document serves as a justification and approval for a sole-source contract extension with Sancorp Consulting, LLC, to provide critical artificial intelligence (AI) talent support for the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office within the U.S. Army. The extension arises from delays in finalizing a follow-on competitive contract, necessitating immediate continuation of services to maintain operational capabilities related to AI initiatives across the Department of Defense. It outlines the authority under which this action is justified, the competitive landscape for future contracts, and certifies the reasonableness of the costs involved.
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