Federal Register #NoticeMVAC202601

GSA Seeks Comment on Draft Clause for Safeguarding Data in LLM AI Systems

The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking public input on a proposed acquisition regulation clause for safeguarding data in government contracts involving Large Language Model Artificial Intelligence Systems (LLMs). - Government Buyer: - General Services Administration (GSA), Office of Acquisition Policy - Scope and Applicability: - Draft GSAR clause 552.2397001 targets basic safeguarding of government data processed by LLMs in federal contracts - Applies to all entities in the LLM supply chain: LLM Developers, System Operators, System Integrators, and Service Providers - Requirements must flow down to subcontractors and service providers - Excludes incidental or embedded LLMs in commercial products - Key Requirements: - Government data ownership and strict data handling protocols - Mandatory compliance, reporting, and privacy protections - Unbiased AI principles and change notification obligations - Clear definitions for LLM-related roles - No specific OEMs, vendors, or products are named; the clause is intended for broad applicability across all LLM-related government contracts - GSA is inviting feedback from stakeholders to inform future regulatory actions

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The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking public comment on a draft GSAR clause for basic safeguarding of data within Large Language Model Artificial Intelligence Systems (LLMs). The clause aims to establish comprehensive requirements for protecting Government Data processed by LLMs, including clarifications on contractor responsibilities, compliance, and flowdown requirements. GSA plans to hold a public listening session and invites stakeholders to submit comments to inform future actions such as deviations or formal rulemaking. The clause addresses data protection, intellectual property, and ethical AI development in government contracts involving LLMs.

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