Artificial Intelligence: What Federal Contracting Professionals Need to Know

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming federal acquisition, and many contracting professionals remain uncertain about how AI tools apply within federal compliance frameworks.

This live webinar provides a practical, acquisition-focused introduction to Artificial Intelligence for federal contracting and project management professionals. The session explores how AI tools can support acquisition planning, requirements development, risk assessment, market research, document drafting, contract administration, and stakeholder communication while remaining compliant with FAR requirements, agency guidance, and information security standards.

Participants will examine real-world federal use cases, understand the limitations of generative AI, and learn how to apply AI responsibly without substituting professional judgment, regulatory knowledge, or ethical decision-making.

This session also serves as an introduction to GSUSA’s extended learning opportunity on AI-enabled federal project and acquisition workflows.

Key Takeaways

Identify practical AI applications in federal acquisition workflows.
Use AI tools while remaining compliant with FAR and agency guidance.
Recognize AI limitations and protect professional judgment.
Improve efficiency in drafting, research, and contract administration.

What You’ll Learn

Understand how Artificial Intelligence is currently used in federal acquisition environments.
Differentiate between generative AI, machine learning, and other AI tools relevant to contracting.
Identify appropriate AI use cases in acquisition planning, market research, risk assessment, and contract administration.
Recognize legal, ethical, and FAR-related compliance considerations when using AI tools.
Apply AI responsibly while maintaining contracting officer authority and professional judgment.

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