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

- **Jurisdiction:** United States (federal) (US)
- **Type:** Guideline · **Status:** In force · **Binding:** yes
- **Issued by:** Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
- **Proposed:** — · **Adopted:** 3 Apr 2025 · **Effective:** 30 Sep 2025
- **Obligations:** Government use of AI, Data governance
- **Sectors:** Public sector

## Summary
Replaces M-24-18 and sets rules for how agencies buy AI: preference for American AI, protections against vendor lock-in, limits on vendors' use of government data, and performance-based contracting. It applies to contracts awarded under solicitations issued 180 days or more after issuance and to options exercised after that date.

## Why it matters
Federal AI contracts now carry standard terms on data rights, model portability and testing; vendors must plan for them in bids.

## Source
[The White House (OMB)](https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/M-25-22-Driving-Efficient-Acquisition-of-Artificial-Intelligence-in-Government.pdf)
Checked against the source on 4 Oct 2026. Effective date shown is the computed 180-day applicability date (3 Apr 2025 + 180 days). Does not apply to AI acquired as a component of National Security Systems.

## Cite
OMB Memorandum M-25-22: Driving Efficient Acquisition of Artificial Intelligence in Government. Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Status: In force. wheresthe.ai, https://wheresthe.ai/rule/us-omb-m-25-22-ai-acquisition-2025/ (verified 4 Oct 2026).

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