AI in SLED Contracting: From Buzzword to Buy-In

Artificial intelligence is no longer on the horizon for state, local, and education (SLED) governments—it’s here. While full-scale adoption is still unfolding, agencies are asking smarter questions, piloting real use cases, and laying the groundwork for responsible integration. In this second annual report, we go beyond the buzz to explore how SLED agencies are moving from curiosity to commitment.



What You'll Discover:

• Real-world examples of how SLED governments are piloting and deploying AI technologies.
• Procurement trends showing how AI-related language is being woven into RFPs and contracts.
• Engagement levels across the tiers of SLED government—who's leading the charge and who's catching up.
• Industry hotspots where AI is gaining traction, like public safety, education and technology & telecom.

Whether you're an AI vendor, consultant, or strategist, this FREE report offers the insights you need to understand where the SLED market is headed—and how to position your solutions for success.

“GovWin IQ from Deltek offers tremendous depth of functionality for SLED, and has great customer support along with sales support.”
Yogi Muthuswamy, Program Manager, YKM Tech Services

Turn AI Trends Into Wins:

Spot Real AI Demand
Learn where AI is showing up in actual government bids and see how agencies are embedding AI into procurement language and scopes of work.


Target the Right Buyers
Discover which levels of SLED government and industries are leading AI adoption. Focus your outreach where interest and investment are strongest.


Plan for What's Next
Use keyword and Smart Tag forecasts to anticipate future AI opportunities. Align your BD strategy with where the market is headed through 2027.

253% SLED AI-related bids surged 253% in 2024 alone—signaling a major shift in how SLED agencies are prioritizing AI in procurement.

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