# Carahsoft Expands AI Governance Tools

Carahsoft Technology has partnered with ModelOp to offer public sector agencies access to ModelOp's AI management platform, enabling procurement of advanced AI lifecycle management and governance solutions. This collaboration leverages Carahsoft's established reseller network and government contracts to facilitate acquisition across federal, state, and local agencies, addressing growing needs for oversight of machine learning, generative AI, and agentic AI systems.

- The partnership provides procurement professionals with streamlined access to AI governance tools that support real-time reporting, compliance checks, and operational transparency.
- Agencies can enhance AI system oversight to meet evolving regulatory and strategic requirements, improving risk management and decision-making.
- Vendors and contractors should consider opportunities to integrate or support AI governance capabilities in public sector offerings.
- This development signals increasing demand for AI lifecycle management solutions within government IT procurement portfolios.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** September 14, 2026

### Vendors
- Carahsoft Technology (prime contractor)
- ModelOp (technology provider)

### Key Quotes
> The partnership will make the company’s capabilities available to government IT buyers through established procurement contracts as agentic AI drives demand for updated governance practices.
> — Alex Rice, Director of Partnerships at ModelOp

> The tool is meant to give agencies a clearer view of what their AI systems are doing, with reporting and compliance checks happening in real time, supporting informed decision-making and strategic growth.
> — Michael Adams, Program Executive for AI Solutions at Carahsoft

### Sources
- [Carahsoft, ModelOp Partner on Public Sector AI Tool](https://www.executivebiz.com/articles/carahsoft-modelop-ai-management-tool) - ExecutiveBiz