From creating baseline language for RFPs to analyzing vendor performance and more, artificial intelligence is poised to become a mainstay in government procurement offices.

by Adam Stone for StateTechmagazine.com

Artificial intelligence has permeated dozens of government functions over the past few years, and government procurement is no exception. Jim Weaver, former North Carolina CIO, told StateTech that procurement was one of the first AI use cases in the state, and that it vastly improved procurement timelines.

Recently, the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) polled all 54 U.S. chief procurement officers, and respondents indicated that AI was a key priority in 2025. In the coming months and years, we should expect to see more widespread use of AI for a variety of purposes, including — but not limited to — developing baseline language for RFPs, conducting research to inform RFPs and analyzing responses.

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