AI Enabled Technology Transfer Tools

The contract, issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the U.S. Department of Commerce, seeks AI-enabled technology transfer tools through a Firm Fixed Price solicitation pursuant to FAR Part 12 for commercial items. The solicitation, numbered 1333ND26QNB400403, was posted on July 23, 2026, with responses due by August 3, 2026, and is intended to procure subscription-based machine learning and artificial intelligence tools to support federal technology transfer initiatives on behalf of the Federal Laboratory Consortium. The contract is structured with a base period from July 1, 2027, to June 30, 2028, and includes a one-year option period extending through June 30, 2029, with a total potential duration of 3.5 years if both periods are exercised. Deliverables are defined by an attached Statement of Work requiring full compliance with technical specifications, including delivery, installation, user training, and ongoing warranty support, with performance evaluated against contract requirements rather than external industry standards. The place of performance and delivery is NIST’s facility at 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, Maryland, and acceptance is governed by government inspection under FAR 52.212-4, with supplies required to be merchantable and fit for the intended purpose. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of FAR and Department of Commerce Acquisition Regulation clauses, including deviations that affect equal opportunity obligations for veterans and individuals with disabilities, prohibitions on trafficking in persons, restrictions on internal confidentiality agreements that limit whistleblower rights, and requirements related to sustainable products and drug-free workplaces. Contractors must comply with the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) for electronic invoicing, with email submission to [email hidden] permitted only until IPP mandates are fully implemented, and are prohibited from using WAWF. Payment will be made by electronic funds transfer, and small business subcontractors are eligible for accelerated payments. The Contracting Officer’s Representative is designated as Muriel Midon, while Prateema E. Carvajal serves as the primary point of contact and contracting officer. The solicitation includes deviations to multiple clauses, notably those governing employee rights, subcontractor reporting, and security certifications, while also incorporating provisions to prevent conflicts of interest, ensure whistleblower protections, and prohibit contracting with entities that require nondisclosure agreements restricting lawful reporting. No pricing is disclosed in the