# GSA Scales AI Prototypes

GSA CIO David Shive said the agency tested more than 200 AI prototypes before narrowing its focus to eight to 10 areas for scaled implementation. Some of that work has evolved into USAi, a governmentwide shared service. For contractors, this signals that GSA is moving from experimentation toward selected AI applications, while emphasizing measurable value and mission-appropriate security and risk controls. The signal identifies no specific solicitation, contract value, or procurement deadline.

- Contractors pursuing federal AI work should demonstrate measurable outcomes and explain how their solutions address mission-specific security and risk needs.
- USAi’s development from prototype work into a shared service highlights a potential route for governmentwide AI adoption; companies should assess how their capabilities could support shared-service use cases.
- Federal acquisition simplification may bring process or system changes, but the signal provides no implementation details or timeline.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** October 27, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)
- Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council)

### Sources
- [What GSA CIO David Shive Learned From 200 AI Prototypes – MeriTalk](https://www.meritalk.com/articles/what-gsa-cio-david-shive-learned-from-200-ai-prototypes) - MeriTalk