.AI Files in InDesign

I am new at all of this so please bear with my novice question. I have a need to create graphic files that are in ".AI" format. Can I do this in InDesign? I just started using a trial version of InDesign and when I do "save as" I do not get an option to save as an AI file. HELP! The people I need to submit this to specify "Vector art" in .AI format.
Thanks.

No, you must create AI files in Adobe Illustrator. InDesign cannot create or save as AI files.

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