Federal Register #Docket No. 260401-0092

Department of Commerce seeks industry consortia for full-stack American AI export packages

The Department of Commerce, through the International Trade Administration (ITA), is seeking proposals from industry-led consortia for the American Artificial Intelligence (AI) Exports Program. - Objective: Designation of full-stack American AI export packages for international promotion - Packages must cover five technology layers: hardware, data pipelines, AI models, cybersecurity, and AI applications - Eligibility and Requirements: - Proposals must be led by a U.S.-based anchor member with demonstrated international delivery experience - Consortia must demonstrate U.S. content and compliance with national security requirements - Entities from countries of concern (as defined in the National Defense Authorization Act) are excluded - Benefits of Designation: - Priority government advocacy - Streamlined export licensing review and processing - Interagency coordination and financing referrals - Designation does not guarantee federal assistance, financing, license approval, advocacy outcomes, or contract awards - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or part numbers are listed; the solicitation is for comprehensive, integrated AI technology solutions - Place of performance and contracting office: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, 1401 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20230

Description

The Department of Commerce, through the International Trade Administration, is inviting proposals from industry-led pre-set consortia for full-stack American AI export packages under the American AI Exports Program. This program aims to promote American AI technology exports by designating packages that may receive priority government advocacy, export licensing review, interagency coordination, and financing referrals. Proposals are accepted from April 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026, and designation does not guarantee federal assistance or contract awards.

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