≈$5.5M BPA CALL 91990022F0045

U.S. Department of Education: ~$5.52M for CIO-led AI in IT modernization (iCatalyst) (USAspending)

Department of Education ・2022-09-29 〜 2026-09-28

The U.S. Department of Education awarded a ~$5.52 million ($5,515,799) contract to iCatalyst, Inc. for CIO-led "innovation artificial intelligence" as part of IT modernization — an example of practical AI use at a civilian (non-defense) agency.

Contract key facts

RecipientICATALYST, INC.
Contract value$5,515,799 (≈$5.5M)
Awarding agencyDepartment of Education
Awarding sub-agencyDepartment of Education
Award typeBPA CALL
Period of performance2022-09-29 〜 2026-09-28
Contract ID (PIID)91990022F0045

Contract scope (original)

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IT MODERNIZATION BPA--CIO INNOVATION ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Key points

The Department of Education contracted for CIO-led "innovation AI" in IT modernization
Recipient iCatalyst, Inc., ~$5.52M ($5,515,799), BPA call, September 2022 – September 2026
An example of practical AI use at a civilian (administrative) agency
Like USPTO, CMS, and the IRS, confirms AI spreading to non-defense federal agencies

This contract is an example of AI use in a civilian (administrative) domain — education — amid government AI procurement that can look defense-centric. The CIO office advances AI adoption and innovation as part of IT modernization. Like the USPTO, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and the IRS already featured on this site, it confirms that AI is spreading to non-defense federal agencies. The scope is brief and does not state specific uses, so we do not assert them (refer to primary sources for details).

Why it matters

An example of government AI use in education, a civilian domain. For those tracking government IT, GovTech, and public-sector AI adoption, a useful read on U.S. government demand extending beyond defense.

FAQ

What is a BPA call?

An order placed under a Blanket Purchase Agreement — drawing on a pre-established arrangement as needs arise.

What is the AI used for specifically?

The scope says only "CIO innovation AI in IT modernization"; specific uses are not stated. Refer to Department of Education primary sources (this article is limited to organizing the spending data).

Sources (primary)

This article is an independent organization based on the U.S. official spending data below. Verify the exact, latest details with the official source.

USAspending (award details)
Contract ID (PIID)：91990022F0045

#Government spending#AI#Department of Education#IT modernization#Civilian agency

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