The BUYSMARTER FCS AI Tool for the Medical Category enables the 26 agencies within the Department to operate as a cohesive acquisition structure by leveraging the full suite of HHS’ contracting data to assist in analyzing spend data and identifying opportunities that support enterprise acquisitions.
Figure 1: HHS Prior to the FCS AI Tool and Future Outcomes
The FCS AI Tool uses AI and NLP to “read” contracts and provide an analysis based on pricing, specifications, terms and conditions, and other variables. The BUYSMARTER PMO worked closely with the Category Collaboratives and other stakeholders to build the FCS AI Tool during human-centered design sessions to make it intuitive and easy to use.
Figure 2: FCS AI Tool Design Concept
Based on the analyses of the output generated by the FCS AI Tool, the Category Collaborative can make a recommendation to the ESC on how to maximize value across HHS — whether it is negotiate a new contract or direct OPDIVs and STAFFDIVs to use an existing contract vehicle. BUYSMARTER plans to expand the scope of the FCS AI Tool to include additional categories, such as professional services.