AI contracts · as of · federal and defense, from SAM.gov
Open government AI contracts, with who is hiring for them.
AI and machine learning notices from SAM.gov, the AI contracts that end this year, and whether each incumbent is hiring now. Get them weekly by email.
Open AI solicitations
| Notice | Agency | Type | Due | Set-aside | NAICS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DevX AutonomyW6QK ACC-Apg Durham | Dept of Defense | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation | Oct 31, 202613 days left | None | 541715 |
| NSF X-Labs Initiative – AI for Physical Systems Topic AnnouncementDirectorate for Technology, Innovation, & Partnerships | National Science Foundation | Solicitation | Jan 7, 202781 days left | NONE | 541715 |
AI contracts up for rebid in the next 12 months
| Contract | Agency | Incumbent | Award ends | Obligated | Incumbent hiring now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox Assembly,aiNavsup Weapon Systems Support | Department of Defense | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | Jun 15, 2027240 days | $41,287,500 | Not on the job board |
| Systems Analysis for Autonomous Vehicle Engineering (Saave) for United States (U.S.) Army Development Command (Devcom) Ground Vehicle Systems Center (Gvsc) Sys…FA8075 774 Ess | Department of Defense | Science Applications International Corporation | Jul 18, 2027273 days | $17,548,248 | Not on the job board |
| 4571158725!VECTOR AI SystemDLA Troop Support | Department of Defense | Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. | Oct 20, 20262 days | $15,369,112 | Not on the job board |
| Windshield Panel,aiNavsup Weapon Systems Support | Department of Defense | The Boeing Company | Jun 14, 2027239 days | $14,443,730 | 798 open postings7 AI or data roles |
| Machine Learning for Open SystemsIbc Acq Svcs Directorate (00004) | Department of the Interior | Cfd Research Corporation | Mar 2, 2027135 days | $13,518,610 | Not on the job board |
| 8511145089!VANE Segment,fan,aiDLA Aviation | Department of Defense | Rtx Corporation | Feb 19, 2027124 days | $13,452,246 | Not on the job board |
| Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Enterprise Security Operations Center (AI-Esoc) Support, Task Order 1.FA7037 Amic Det 2 Jbsa | Department of Defense | World Wide Technology LLC | May 17, 2027211 days | $11,299,302 | Not on the job board |
| AI-Enabled File Intelligence PlatformFA8604 Aflcmc Pzi | Department of Defense | Inkit Worldwide LLC | Sep 29, 2027346 days | $9,982,818 | Not on the job board |
| Autonomy in Docking Engagements and RefuelingFA9453 AFRL Rvk | Department of Defense | Astroscale US Inc | Apr 30, 2027194 days | $8,749,116 | Not on the job board |
| Statement of Work - Enhancement Task Order: W51701-25-F-A003 Issued to Near Earth Autonomy, Inc. Under IDIQ W51701-25-D-A002.W27P USA Acq Spt Ctr | Department of Defense | Near Earth Autonomy, Inc | Mar 1, 2027134 days | $8,500,000 | Not on the job board |
| Cross Domain AutonomyNAVSEA Hq | Department of Defense | University of Washington | Oct 31, 202613 days | $8,395,538 | Not on the job board |
| Develop Initial Maritime Atr Ontology of Military Objects, Apply Deep Learning Algorithms That Can Infer 3D from 2D Sensors Develop Object Tracking Across Non-…Office of Naval Research | Department of Defense | Rank One Computing Corporation | Jun 22, 2027247 days | $7,934,761 | Not on the job board |
| Blade Propeller, AIDLA Aviation at Philadelphia, Pa | Department of Defense | Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation | Jun 7, 2027232 days | $7,190,576 | Not on the job board |
| Autonomous Uxv Surveillance System Research and DevelopmentOffice of Naval Research | Department of Defense | Ocean Acoustical Services and Instrumentation Systems, Inc. | Jun 11, 2027236 days | $7,112,526 | Not on the job board |
| Autonomous Maritime PerceptionOffice of Naval Research | Department of Defense | University of South Carolina | Apr 18, 2027182 days | $7,040,000 | Not on the job board |
| Multi-Sensor Exploitation for Tactical AutonomyFA2377 USAF Afmc AFRL Pzl AFRL Ryks | Department of Defense | Rbr-Technologies, Inc. | Jun 21, 2027246 days | $6,874,524 | Not on the job board |
| 8509774835!CANOPY,PARACHUTE,AIDLA Aviation | Department of Defense | Paradigm Parachute and Defense Inc | Mar 31, 2027164 days | $6,444,000 | Not on the job board |
| Performance Modeling Toolkit for Autonomous Electro-Optical Imaging Solutions to F2T from PleoFA9453 AFRL Rvk | Department of Defense | Spectral Sciences, Inc | Nov 12, 202625 days | $5,285,107 | Not on the job board |
| F2D-8670 Odin Financial Management - Artificial Intelligence Enabled Execution Plan & BudgetFA8903 772 Ess Pk | Department of Defense | Illumination Works, LLC | Jun 30, 2027255 days | $5,247,681 | Not on the job board |
| Stealthy, Autonomous, Propeller-Less, Agile (Sapa) Vehicle for Mine CountermeasuresOffice of Naval Research | Department of Defense | Pliant Energy Systems Inc | Nov 6, 202619 days | $5,144,168 | Not on the job board |
The 20 largest of 133 AI rebids in the metro areas loaded so far.
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What the likely roles pay
Median advertised pay, open postings nationally · Ayla, Oct 18, 2026
What this list covers
- Notices: AI and machine learning notices in Ayla's latest SAM.gov pull, Oct 10, 2026. The pull covers selected occupational categories, so some AI notices are not in it.
- Recompetes: contracts ending within 12 months with no options left, from USAspending.gov, for the metro areas Ayla has loaded so far.
- Task orders under GWACs and IDIQs, such as OASIS+, SEWP and Alliant, are often not public.
- Incumbent hiring: open postings on Ayla's job board, matched to the incumbent by its SAM.gov identifier.
- State, county and city solicitations are not in this list yet.
- Public data only. SAM.gov is the official source.
Questions capture teams ask
Where can I find open government AI contracts?
SAM.gov is the official source for federal notices. This page lists the AI and machine learning notices in Ayla's latest SAM.gov pull, with the incumbents' open postings.
How do I know if a contract is a recompete?
Check its end date and options on USAspending.gov. A contract that ends with no options left must be rebid; one with options left may simply be extended.
Which NAICS and PSC codes cover AI work?
No single code does. Common NAICS are 541511, 541512 and 518210 for IT services and 541715 for research; PSCs fall under IT and R&D. Search titles by keyword.
What's the difference between an RFI, sources sought and an RFP?
An RFI or a sources sought notice is market research: the agency asks who can do the work. An RFP is the solicitation itself, with a proposal deadline.
Why don't GWAC task orders appear?
Orders under GWACs and IDIQs such as OASIS+, SEWP and Alliant are competed among the contract's holders, often outside SAM.gov, so many never appear there.
How often does Ayla update the list?
The list refreshes with each SAM.gov pull and prints the date of the latest one at the top. Recompetes refresh as each metro's award data reloads.
Where does the hiring data come from?
Open job postings on Ayla's job board, matched to each incumbent by its SAM.gov identifier. Pay is the median of advertised ranges, each range's midpoint annualised.
Can I get the list by email?
Yes. Ayla sends the week's new AI notices in one email on Mondays. One field, no account, and every email has an unsubscribe link.