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PSC Brings Federal Contractors to Capitol Hill to Demonstrate How Industry is Outpacing Adversaries in National Security AI Technology
As global competitors accelerate their AI programs, leading federal contractors brief Congress on AI capabilities being deployed now to keep America ahead
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 24, 2026) — Today, the Professional Services Council (PSC) hosted “PSC on the Hill: AI in National Security,” a Capitol Hill showcase bringing together some of the federal government’s top technology contractors to brief members of Congress and their staff on artificial intelligence capabilities being actively deployed in defense, intelligence, and homeland security missions. The event underscored the urgent imperative for the United States to maintain its technological edge over adversaries by leveraging private sector innovation.
Held in the Rayburn House Office Building Foyer, the event featured tech demos and briefings from federal contractors including Arc Aspicio, AWS, DLH Corporation, GDIT, Golden Key Group, iWorks Corporation, Leidos, ManTech, Maximus, MTSI, Peraton, and SAIC.
Companies spoke about how they are deploying AI now—strengthening real-time threat detection, accelerating battlefield and intelligence decision cycles, improving operational readiness, securing critical infrastructure, and more.
Representative James Walkinshaw met with companies at the event, underscoring the growing recognition on Capitol Hill that AI-enabled federal contracting is central to America’s national security strategy.
"American industry has always answered the call when our nation needed it most, and this moment is no different. The companies in this room are deploying AI capabilities that directly strengthen our national defense," said Jim Carroll, CEO of PSC.
"The opportunity here is enormous — industry has mature, deployable AI capabilities ready to meet federal mission requirements today. With the right acquisition framework and regulatory environment, we can get these solutions into the hands of warfighters faster than ever before." said Stephanie Kostro, President of PSC.
Examples of federal contracting AI capabilities and success stories are featured in the 2026 PSC on the Hill: AI in National Security compendium, available at [hill.pscouncil.org/AI]hill.pscouncil.org/AI. View photos of the event here.
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