GSA seeks comment on draft GSAR clause safeguarding data in large language model AI systems
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Summary
General Services Administration is seeking public comment on a draft new GSAR clause, 552.239-7001, on basic safeguarding of Government data within Large Language Model AI systems. The clause would apply when Government data is processed by an LLM, with exceptions for LLMs embedded in common commercial products or incidental functionality. It sets roles (developer, operator, integrator, service provider), flowdown requirements, data handling, ownership, incident notification within 72 hours, documentation, change notification and unbiased AI principles. GSA plans a public listening session on Jul 14, 2026 and lists five specific questions for commenters. Future action could include a deviation or formal rulemaking.
Why it matters
Contractors supplying LLM-related services under GSA government-wide contracts would face new data protection, ownership, reporting and flowdown obligations if the clause is adopted. The document invites industry feedback before any deviation or formal rulemaking, with comments due Aug 3, 2026.
- Parties involved
- General Services Administration
- Federal Register doc. no.
- 2026-12205
- Citation
- 91 FR 36559
- Docket number
- Docket No. 2026-0331
- Document number
- Notice-MVAC-2026-01
- Primary source
- Federal Register (US) (federalregister.gov)
Source retrieved: . Sources are often in other languages; links open the original. - Topics
- Government use of AI · General AI governance · Transparency & labeling