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OMB memorandumIn effect

OMB Memorandum M-25-22: Driving Efficient Acquisition of Artificial Intelligence in Government

OMB guidance on agencies' acquisition of AI systems and services, issued consistent with the Advancing American AI Act, Executive Order 14179, and M-25-21; it rescinds and replaces M-24-18.1

Issued · Office of Management and Budget · In effect

Key provisions

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  • It requires agencies to update internal acquisition procedures within 270 days, states a policy to maximize the use of AI products and services developed and produced in the United States, and gives guidance across the acquisition lifecycle, including contract terms on intellectual property rights and protections against vendor lock-in.
  • It applies to contracts awarded under solicitations issued 180 days or more after the memorandum, and to options exercised after that date.1

Status: In effect

OMB Memorandum M-26-04 of December 11, 2025 states that it complements M-25-22 and names M-25-22 among the existing directives and policies that its guidance builds on.2

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Sources

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  1. 1.
    OMB Memorandum M-25-22, Driving Efficient Acquisition of Artificial Intelligence in Government (April 3, 2025) (external site: whitehouse.gov)

    Office of Management and Budget · Official page · published Apr 3, 2025 · accessed Oct 8, 2026

  2. 2.
    OMB Memorandum M-26-04, Increasing Public Trust in Artificial Intelligence Through Unbiased AI Principles (December 11, 2025) (external site: whitehouse.gov)

    Office of Management and Budget · Official page · published Dec 11, 2025 · accessed Oct 8, 2026

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