Test and Evaluation (T&E) Services Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)

Background

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The objective of the Test and Evaluation Services Blanket Purchase Agreement (T&E BPA) is to meet the DoD’s requirements for test technology and tools for a variety of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and autonomy applications. This contract is open for ordering to all agencies of the USG in support of AI T&E.

Working in partnership with the prime contractors, CDAO manages the contracts, in coordination with Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI). Through the use of the T&E BPA, users have a flexible means of supporting their commercial AI T&E needs quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively. Orders may be placed by any contracting officer from the aforementioned agencies. There is no fee to place orders against the T&E BPA.

 

Scope

The T&E BPA encompasses a full range of AI T&E services under NAICS 541511 - Custom Computer Programming Services and PSC R423 – Support Professional: Intelligence. Services will be acquired by issuing individual Call Orders (COs).

Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) cover the following services:

• Acquisition of commercial AI tools and services

• Development of new AI tools and services

• Integration of AI tools and services into environments

• Operation and support of AI tools and services

• Use of AI tools and services to conduct AI testing on AI models and software

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After reviewing the needs and projections for the upcoming fiscal year, the Government has decided not to offer an on-ramp opportunity for the DRAID Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA), T&E Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), and AI Talent Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) for FY25. The CDAO team will continue to assess the situation throughout the year and will provide a public notification if there are any changes. Please continue to engage with Tradewinds for any updates regarding those specific opportunities. 

 

For industry partners interested in engaging with the CDAO, we encourage you to submit your innovative solutions to the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace at www.tradewindai.com. We are eager to learn more about your technical capabilities and value your active participation in the Tradewinds community. 

 

Thank you for your continued support and collaboration within the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace!