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AI Model Training and Customization for Federal IP Systems

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Response Deadline08/03/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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Department Of Commerce NistView Agency

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541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

Place of Performance

Gaithersburg, MD, 20899, USA

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PostedJul 23

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Full Description

Custom training and adaptation of AI models to analyze, classify, and recommend federal inventions using historical licensing and patent data.

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