3.4 Million Federal Workers Now Have Access to AI Through GSA's OneGov
The General Services Administration has made artificial intelligence tools available to nearly 3.4 million government employees through its OneGov initiative, according to Birgit Smeltzer, director of GSA's Office of IT Products, IT Category.
More than 120 orders have been placed for AI for Government offerings through the program, which GSA launched in April 2025. The initiative has generated at least $1.15 billion in savings by leveraging the federal government's collective purchasing power.
How OneGov Works
OneGov negotiates discounted rates with private sector vendors by treating the entire government as a single customer. Twenty companies, including Microsoft and Adobe, have signed agreements to provide cost reductions on their products and services.
Departments of Health and Human Services, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and State are among the agencies already using OneGov's Generative AI and LLM offerings.
Building Familiarity With AI Tools
The program gives federal employees a way to experiment with AI without long-term commitment. Agencies can offer temporary access, allowing workers to see how the tools fit into their daily tasks.
"You're able to use it in your workday, and can see how it can benefit you and get your work done more efficiently," Smeltzer said at the ACT-IAC Emerging Technology and Innovation Conference on Friday.
GSA Deputy Administrator Mike Lynch said the agency aims to be "a force multiplier across the government" through OneGov and similar initiatives.
Next Steps
OneGov builds on the USAi.gov platform, which GSA launched last August in response to a presidential AI action plan. Several thousand federal employees have already used USAi to experiment with large language models.
Lynch said GSA will continue to expand OneGov partnerships with industry vendors and check in with agencies to ensure the program meets their needs.
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