OMB Individually Reported

Leveraging Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) AI to Power Outcome-Based Contracting

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Description

The AI is intended to solve the problem of federal acquisition teams struggling to write clear, concise, outcome-based requirements, which often leads to incomplete or undesirable contract outcomes and higher costs. This experimental effort aims to determine if an AI-powered assistant can provide coaching and feedback on drafting such requirements with accuracy and reliability comparable to experienced human facilitators, thereby reducing reliance on limited Subject Matter Expert availability.

AI / analytics pattern

Generative AI: AI that generates new or synthetic content (e.g., images, videos, audio, text, code).

Automation level / stage

a) Pre-deployment – The use case is in a development or acquisition status.

Controls / human review

ATO: Not reported; PIA: Not published