AI Procurement

Google’s “Gemini for Government” agreement with the GSA offers U.S. federal agencies access to a comprehensive AI suite, including tools like NotebookLM and Veo, at a remarkably low price of $0.47 per agency through 2026. This deal, leveraging Google’s FedRamp High authorized cloud infrastructure, aims to transform government operations. While strategically positioning Google against competitors, the pricing model and potential for vendor lock-in raise concerns about long-term sustainability and market distortion. The success hinges on implementation details and safeguards.