GSA Removes Anthropic from USAi.gov and MAS

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Filed February 27th, 2026

Detected March 5th, 2026

Summary

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has removed Anthropic from USAi.gov and its Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) in accordance with President Trump's directive. This action impacts federal agencies' access to Anthropic's technology for AI development and procurement.

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What changed

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has officially removed Anthropic from USAi.gov and its Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) procurement vehicle. This action is a direct response to President Trump's directive to immediately cease all use of Anthropic's technology, citing national security concerns and an effort to prevent the "politicization" of AI work. USAi.gov is a platform for federal agencies to test and deploy AI models, while MAS is the primary government vehicle for purchasing commercial products and services.

Federal, state, and local entities eligible to use MAS are now prohibited from procuring Anthropic's technology through this channel. Agencies that were utilizing USAi.gov will no longer have access to Anthropic's models via that platform. The directive implies that continued use of Anthropic's technology by government entities may be considered non-compliant with the President's AI Action Plan, though specific penalties for non-compliance are not detailed in this announcement.

What to do next

Review current procurement contracts and usage of Anthropic technology.
Identify and implement alternative AI solutions not affected by the directive.
Ensure all federal agencies cease use of Anthropic's technology as per the presidential directive.

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February 27, 2026
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GSA Stands with President Trump on National Security AI Directive

WASHINGTON - Today, in support of President Trump’s directive “to IMMEDIATELY CEASE all use of Anthropic’s technology,” the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is removing Anthropic from USAi.gov and our Multiple Award Schedule (MAS). This decision reflects our responsibility under the President’s AI Action Plan for the American people.

“GSA stands with the President in rejecting attempts to politicize work dedicated to America’s national security. Building resilient, secure, and scalable AI solutions demands alignment, trust, and a willingness to make hard calls,” said GSA Administrator Edward C. Forst. “We’re committed to delivering results for Americans, and working with our AI industry partners who fit the bill.”

GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) is the federal government’s primary vehicle for procurement that allows eligible federal, state, and local entities to purchase commercial products and services at cost-effective, pre-negotiated rates. MAS schedules accounted for over $52.5B in sales in FY25.

USAi.gov is a secure, cloud-based, generative artificial intelligence (AI) evaluation suite launched by GSA in August 2025. USAi serves as a “sandbox” or centralized platform for federal agencies to test, experiment with, and deploy AI models from leading providers at no cost.

About GSA: GSA provides centralized procurement and shared services for the federal government. GSA manages a nationwide real estate portfolio of approximately 360 million rentable square feet, oversees more than $116 billion in products and services via federal contracts, and delivers technology services to millions of people across dozens of federal agencies. GSA’s mission is to deliver exceptional customer experience and value in real estate, acquisition, and technology services to the government and the American people. For more information, visit GSA.gov and follow us at @USGSA.

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Last updated: Feb 27, 2026

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