AI-Powered Demand Planning & Analytics

The contract titled AI-Powered Demand Planning & Analytics seeks to develop and maintain artificial intelligence and machine learning models focused on inventory forecasting, demand planning, and supply chain optimization for the Department of Veterans Affairs. The work must strictly adhere to OMB M-26-04 guidelines and the VA’s Trustworthy AI Principles, ensuring transparency, accountability, fairness, and robust oversight in all model development and deployment. This subcontract is part of a broader effort to modernize VA’s logistics and supply chain operations through advanced analytics, improving efficiency and service delivery to veterans. Responses are due by May 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM, with the solicitation posted on May 5, 2026. The NAICS code 541690 categorizes this as Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services, indicating the need for specialized expertise in AI/ML applications within federal procurement contexts. The contracting activity is managed by the Technology Acquisition Center NJ under the Department of Veterans Affairs, though specific performance location and point of contact details are not provided. The effort is intended to be performed in support of VA’s mission-critical supply chain functions, requiring vendors to demonstrate both technical proficiency in predictive analytics and strict compliance with federal AI ethics and procurement standards.