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OneGov savings balloon to over $1.6 B as agencies weigh future of AI in contracting

Nextgov/FCW · August 13, 2026 · US Federal · AI Governance

The General Services Administration has already agreed to extend some OneGov deals and is working on brokering new ones, according to an official.

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OneGov savings balloon to over $1.6 B as agencies weigh future of AI in contracting

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