AI Workshop for Contracting Professionals
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)-Savannah District is conducting market research through this Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified sources for an AI Workshop for Contracting Professionals in Savannah, GA. This initiative aims to provide a practical, mission-aligned foundation for understanding AI within USACE parameters, focusing on acquisition and contracting activities. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) opportunity. Responses are due by June 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall design and deliver an instructor-led workshop tailored to the USACE-Savannah district's contracting environment. Key content includes:
- Essential AI concepts, terminology, and functions relevant to acquisition and contracting.
- Mission-focused guidance on responsible AI use throughout the acquisition process.
- Platform-specific instruction on Gemini Enterprise Plus (latest version), with an overview of ChatGPT and Grok.
- Expert evaluation and feedback on the existing Gemini agent for RFO and regulatory compliance.
- Actionable recommendations for future AI-agent development to enhance efficiency, compliance, and decision-support. The workshop must emphasize realistic applications for pre-award, award, and post-award support, aligning with the Government's operational environment and current use of Gemini Enterprise Plus.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 541512 – Systems integration design consulting services, computer
- Small Business Size Standard: $34M
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: June 13, 2026, by 3:00 PM ET
- Published: June 12, 2026
- A detailed training plan would be required with a proposal, based on a potential Request for Quotes (RFQ) date of June 15, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by responding. Information received will be used solely for market research to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. No reimbursement will be provided for responses, and respondents will not be notified of evaluation results. If a solicitation is issued, it will be announced separately.
Responses should be submitted via email to rafael.g.alamedapabon@usace.army.mil or nathan.a.aylesworth@usace.army.mil.
Additional Notes
Responses do not guarantee inclusion on a bidders list or receipt of a future solicitation.