AI Risk Mitigation and Compliance Planning

The contract requires the development and ongoing maintenance of a government-reviewable AI Risk Mitigation Plan that aligns with federal AI frameworks, focusing on critical areas including governance structures, bias detection and mitigation, data provenance tracking, model validation protocols, incident response procedures, and continuous monitoring mechanisms. The plan must be designed to ensure accountability, transparency, and compliance across all stages of AI system lifecycle management, enabling federal oversight and audit readiness. Technical deliverables must demonstrate robust methodology, clear documentation, and adherence to evolving national standards for ethical and secure AI deployment. This subcontract, issued by the Program Support Center Acquisition Management Service under the Department of Health and Human Services, targets entities capable of delivering high-integrity AI risk solutions in a federal context. The effort is situated in Washington and demands full compliance with NAICS code 541611, indicating a focus on management consulting services related to technology risk. The response deadline is set for July 2, 2026, with no specified set-aside status, leaving eligibility open to qualified contractors who can meet the technical and operational rigor required for federal AI governance. The successful offeror will be expected to work collaboratively within the government’s existing compliance infrastructure to produce actionable, scalable, and reviewable risk mitigation outputs.