The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has unveiled a series of landmark agreements with Amazon Web Services (AWS), OpenAI, and other leading AI providers aimed at modernizing federal IT systems, expanding artificial intelligence adoption, and delivering significant taxpayer savings.
The initiatives, announced in recent weeks, are part of GSA’s OneGov strategy and align with the Trump Administration’s America’s AI Action Plan. Together, they promise to cut costs, speed cloud migration, and give agencies streamlined access to advanced AI tools from some of the world’s top technology companies.
$1 Billion in Savings with AWS
Under a new OneGov agreement with AWS, GSA projects up to $1 billion in savings for federal agencies through December 31, 2028. The deal offers agencies AWS credits for core cloud services, modernization support, and training resources. Agencies will also have access to AWS experts to guide the move from aging on-premises systems to cloud infrastructure.
GSA officials said the partnership will “fast-track digital transformation” while bolstering AI capabilities across government. AWS CEO Matt Garman called the agreement a “significant milestone” that will help agencies achieve immediate efficiencies and lay the groundwork for “a more secure and innovative government of tomorrow.”
Nationwide ChatGPT Access for $1 per Agency
In a separate deal with OpenAI, GSA secured ChatGPT Enterprise licenses for all federal agencies at a nominal cost of $1 per agency for one year. The agreement includes an additional 60-day period of unlimited access to advanced AI models, as well as tailored training and a new government user community.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the partnership puts “AI in the hands of the people serving our country,” enabling public servants to work more efficiently and deliver better services. GSA leaders urged other American AI companies to follow OpenAI’s lead in partnering with government.
Broad AI Marketplace Expansion
GSA also announced the addition of Anthropic’s Claude, Google’s Gemini, and OpenAI’s ChatGPT to the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), the central purchasing vehicle for federal agencies. By making these tools available through MAS, GSA aims to ensure easy, compliant access to AI solutions that can streamline operations, enhance decision-making, and transform service delivery.
Acting Administrator Michael Rigas emphasized the Administration’s commitment to ensuring federally procured AI prioritizes “truthfulness, accuracy, transparency, and freedom from ideological bias.” Federal Acquisition Service Commissioner Josh Gruenbaum said the expansion would give agencies a broad range of options, from general-purpose language models to highly specialized, mission-specific applications.
Driving AI Adoption and Safeguards
The combined agreements represent one of the most aggressive pushes yet to integrate AI and cloud technologies across the federal enterprise. GSA officials stressed that procurement would be coupled with a focus on responsible adoption, ensuring AI systems meet federal standards and align with public trust principles.
By centralizing procurement and securing favorable terms, GSA’s OneGov strategy seeks to eliminate redundancies, reduce costs, and speed the rollout of transformative technologies. For AI companies, placement on the MAS provides a trusted, scalable pathway into the federal market.
Path Forward for Agencies
Federal agencies can begin using AWS services by executing a OneGov Program Agreement with AWS or its partners, while ChatGPT Enterprise access will be available via GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule. AI products from Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI are now listed in the MAS catalog, giving agencies streamlined options for acquisition.
GSA’s moves come as governments worldwide grapple with how to modernize legacy systems while safely integrating AI into public services. With these partnerships, federal leaders are betting that rapid adoption, paired with centralized procurement and clear guardrails, will keep the U.S. at the forefront of AI innovation and digital government.
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