Secure AI / Large Language Model (LLM) Integration & Governance

The contract seeks secure integration of artificial intelligence and large language model systems in strict alignment with DOJ-09 compliance standards, requiring comprehensive model documentation, full auditability, and robust incident reporting protocols to ensure transparency and accountability. It emphasizes ethical AI governance, mandating frameworks that uphold responsible deployment, mitigate bias, and maintain operational integrity throughout the system lifecycle. The effort is scoped under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the SBA, and falls under NAICS code 541715 for scientific research and development services. Performance will be executed at Pennington Gap, Virginia, with all work required to be completed and submitted by the response deadline of May 7, 2026. The solicitation, issued by the Department of Justice under USP Lee, is structured as a subcontract and does not specify a point of contact, requiring prospective bidders to rely on the publicly accessible SAM.gov portal for additional details. The contract places paramount importance on security, compliance, and ethical standards, targeting contractors with proven expertise in securing AI systems within federal regulatory environments.