On October 26, 2026, software firm GovSignals submitted public comments to the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council requesting a governmentwide standard for artificial intelligence in federal acquisitions.
Proposed Framework for AI in Acquisitions
GovSignals submitted its comment letter in response to the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council's September 18, 2026 proposed rule revising Federal Acquisition Regulation Case 2026-003. The company stated that agencies already use artificial intelligence and automated analytic tools in live source selections, but neither the current regulation nor the published revisions specifically address those tools.
To address this gap, GovSignals proposed a four-part framework intended to give contracting officers practical direction. According to the company, the approach is permissive, stating that AI tools may be used while nothing mandates them.
Four-Part Approach and Transparency
The second part of the framework is disclosure, meaning any request for proposals must state if AI tools will assist evaluation. The third part requires human adoption, ensuring a government evaluator independently reviews and adopts every AI-assisted finding before anyone relies upon it.
The final part requires documentation in the contract file identifying the tool, its scope of use, reviewing officials by function or position rather than name, and any modified or rejected findings. Derek Hoyt, Chief Executive Officer of GovSignals, said the overhaul offers an opportunity to provide a consistent approach to tools agencies already use.
Key facts and where they come from
- GovSignals submitted public comments requesting the FAR Council to establish a governmentwide standard for AI tools in federal acquisitions.
GovSignals, Inc. submitted public comments requesting the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council) to establish a governmentwide standard for artificial intelligence and automated analytic tools
- The FAR Council published a proposed rule revising the Federal Acquisition Regulation under FAR Case 2026-003 on September 18, 2026.
the FAR Council's September 18, 2026 proposed rule revising the FAR Case 2026-003
- GovSignals recommends a four-part framework consisting of permissive use, disclosure, human adoption, and documentation.
GovSignals proposes a permissive, plain-language, four-part approach for AI-assisted evaluation and price analysis
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