What Happened
Federal Agencies Face New Scrutiny Over AI Use in Contract Awards
A recent court ruling has opened up a new era for procurement litigation, as federal agencies’ use of artificial intelligence in contract awards is coming under scrutiny. The US Court of Federal Claims ruled against Trax International Corp. in its protest of a $449 million Army contract, citing the company’s failure to demonstrate how the Army’s use of AI led to evaluation errors. Experts say this case may be the beginning of a new phase for bid protests, as contractors challenge agencies’ use of AI in the procurement process. This development was first reported by Bloomberg Government.