The Trump administration has reached an agreement with OpenAI to provide federal employees with discounted access to the company’s advanced artificial intelligence models, according to a copy of the deal obtained by Fox News Digital.
The General Services Administration (GSA) will receive a 50% discount on OpenAI’s most advanced models, with no minimum spending requirement, under the agreement.
The arrangement will also allow federal, state, local and tribal government entities to access the same models at the discounted rate.
GSA negotiated the agreement through its OneGov procurement initiative, a Trump administration program designed to secure bulk-purchasing discounts on government acquisitions, particularly software.
“GSA’s OneGov strategy is positioning the federal government for the future by integrating advanced, AI-enabled capabilities into agency operations,” GSA Administrator Edward C. Forst said in a statement.
General Services Administration head Ed Forst arrives for a meeting to vote on a proposal for a new $400 million White House ballroom on April 2, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Al Drago/Getty Images / Getty Images)
Forst said the agreement establishes a secure framework for adopting AI across federal agencies and supporting mission-critical operations.
The deal emphasizes data protection and governance by incorporating GSA’s AI terms and conditions. It also limits model access to environments authorized under the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, known as FedRAMP.
“Under President Trump’s leadership, this initiative enhances federal performance, reduces administrative burden, and ensures that agencies can devote more time to delivering results that directly benefit the American people,” Forst said.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks during BlackRock’s 2026 Infrastructure Summit in Washington, D.C. (Daniel Heuer/Bloomberg / Getty Images)
Altman also welcomed the agreement, saying secure access to advanced AI tools could improve government efficiency, cybersecurity and public services.
“Giving public servants secure access to the best AI tools can help government be more efficient, strengthen cybersecurity, and improve the services people rely on,” Altman said in a statement.
“We are honored to continue collaborating with GSA to advance key goals of America’s AI Action Plan,” he added.
Laura Stanton, acting commissioner of GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service, described the agreement as an important part of the agency’s OneGov strategy. She said access to emerging technology allows government decision-makers to evaluate products before committing to larger purchases.
President Donald Trump and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman attend a working lunch with G7 members, partner countries and AI business leaders during the G7 summit in Evian, eastern France, on June 17, 2026. (Ludovic MARIN / AFP via Getty Images)
“We launched OneGov AI deals because agencies wanted the ability to try new technologies before committing to a lengthy acquisition,” Stanton said. “As agencies increasingly integrate AI into their regular operations, providing consumption-based access is the next logical step.”
Stanton said GSA remains open to working with additional AI companies through OneGov to expand agency choices, encourage competition and deliver value for taxpayers.