AI/ML Governance and Model Lifecycle Management

The contract titled AI/ML Governance and Model Lifecycle Management requires the development and ongoing management of comprehensive governance frameworks for artificial intelligence and machine learning models employed in operational decision-making. Key responsibilities include ensuring model transparency, identifying and mitigating bias, enabling full auditability, and implementing continuous lifecycle monitoring to maintain compliance, reliability, and ethical standards. The work demands robust processes to track model performance, data inputs, and decision outputs throughout each phase of deployment, from development through retirement, with an emphasis on accountability and regulatory alignment within a defense context. This subcontract is issued by the Department of Defense through the W39L USA Ng Readiness Center, with performance expected to occur in the 22204 zip code area. The solicitation was posted on April 24, 2026, and responses are due by May 22, 2026. It falls under NAICS code 541511, which classifies it as computer systems design and related services, indicating a focus on technical and analytical expertise rather than hardware or general consulting. The absence of a set-aside designation or point of contact suggests the opportunity is open to qualified entities without demographic or size restrictions, and interested parties must navigate the provided SAM.gov link for full submission details and requirements.