Procuring and Managing AI Solutions

This course focuses on the specific challenges of procuring AI solutions for the government, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring solution suitability.

Hands-on Activities

• Review past Federal solicitations and contract awards
• Draft sample RFP sections for an AI-based project
• Role-play a vendor evaluation and negotiation scenario

Competencies

Federal Procurement; RFI and RFP preparation; Vendor and Proposal evaluation; Contract Vehicles and Types; Federal Compliance Standards

Duration

2 days

Upon completing this course, participants will:

• Develop requirements for AI projects and write effective RFIs and RFPs
• Understand Federal contract vehicles and types including GSA, BPAs, GWACs, Purchase Orders, Multi-Award and Sole Source Award contracts
• Understand budgeting and pricing structures for RFPs and contracts
• Understand Federal Compliance standards such as FISMA, FedRAMP, FOIA, Section 508
• Understand NIST AI Risk Management Framework and Responsible AI Best Practices
• Accomplishing Agency Small Business contracting quotas
• Evaluate vendor proposals and understand AI contracting models
• Create strategies for monitoring and managing AI contracts and solutions post-acquisition

Register 21 days before class start date and save 10%! Enter discount code EARLY10 during registration.

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Is there a discount available for current students?

UMBC students and alumni, as well as students who have previously taken a public training course with UMBC Training Centers are eligible for a 10% discount, capped at $250. Please provide a copy of your UMBC student ID or an unofficial transcript or the name of the UMBC Training Centers course you have completed. Asynchronous courses are excluded from this offer.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Student will receive a refund of paid registration fees only if UMBC Training Centers receives a notice of cancellation at least 10 business days prior to the class start date for classes or the exam date for exams.