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The GovCon AI Gap: Insights for Building AI Maturity

AI use has become nearly universal in government contracting — but maturity hasn't yet caught up! Read this guide to learn where AI is creating value, where risks remain, and what top-performing contractors are doing differently.

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AI Adoption Isn't the Finish Line, It's the Starting Point

Nearly every government contractor is using AI today, but only a small percentage have developed the governance, visibility, and operational foundations needed to maximize its value. This guide explores what AI adoption actually looks like across the GovCon lifecycle and where organizations are still closing the gap between experimentation and maturity.

Read this guide to discover:

  • • The biggest challenges slowing AI maturity, from data quality to governance
  • • What high-performing contractors appear to have in common
  • • Where AI is being used across finance, business development, pricing, and project execution
  • • Why connected data matters more than adding another AI tool
  • • Three practical questions to ask before launching your next AI initiative

The AI Insights Every GovCon Leader Should Know

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AI Adoption Is Nearly Universal

90% of contractors use AI today, but only a fraction report mature capabilities.

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Governance Is the Missing Link

Many firms use AI extensively while still building oversight, controls, and trust.

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Connected Data Drives Better Results

Top performers pair AI with integrated systems and trusted operational data.

90%

of GovCons now report using AI in some capacity. Yet only 5% describe their AI capabilities as fully developed, and only 25% report established governance models

Learn How to Build a Smarter, More Governed AI Strategy