# Anthropic Expands Federal Civilian Sales

Anthropic appointed Brian Mikkelsen to lead its U.S. federal civilian go-to-market effort as it pursues broader federal adoption of its AI services. The company’s GSA OneGov offer for Claude for Government is priced at **$1 per user** through October 31, 2026, and the October 29 FedCiv Summit in Arlington offers a near-term opportunity for government and industry engagement.

- Federal buyers can evaluate the OneGov offer before it expires on **October 31, 2026**—10 days from October 21—and assess its fit for their use cases and purchasing needs.
- Anthropic’s appointment signals a focused effort to engage civilian agencies; contractors supporting federal AI adoption may find opportunities in implementation and related services.
- The FedCiv Summit takes place in Arlington on October 29, eight days from October 21, giving agencies and industry stakeholders a near-term venue for engagement.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** October 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- General Services Administration (GSA)

### Vendors
- Anthropic (Provider of Claude for Government under the GSA OneGov agreement)

### Sources
- [Anthropic Names Brian Mikkelsen Federal Civilian GTM Head](https://www.govconwire.com/articles/anthropic-brian-mikkelsen-federal-civilian-gtm-head-hired) - GovCon Wire