• ICF report flags long federal AI rollout cycles, averaging 6.7 months from concept to prototype.
• Time from prototype to production runs 10 to 17 months, pointing to slower time-to-value for agency-scale deployments.
• Survey of 200 federal employees across 18 agencies highlights process friction, with 60% citing bureaucracy despite 84% reporting governance structures.
• Procurement ranks as the top barrier at 57%, with data readiness at 49% and workforce skills at 46%.
• Gap in confidence persists: 77% of leaders see cost-effective AI, while 65% expect rapid implementation.

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