Real-World Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Public Spend Forum

Public Spend Forum used its AI-MITM platform to help the DOD Advanced Materials R&D Program Office explore polymeric and elastomeric materials for on-orbit servicing, assembly, and maintenance (OSAM) of satellites. The team mapped... supplier and tech ecosystems, identifying 10 key technology capability areas. They gathered a dataset of about 700 companies and research institutions working on OSAM materials. The project validated and ranked companies with federal innovation awards for in-space polymers and elastomers. This work supported the DOD's goal to extend satellite service life.
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Public Spend Forum helped a Dept. of Defense program office find suppliers of explosion-proof human lifts for aircraft servicing. The... team used AI-enabled research tools and traditional analysis to map the supplier ecosystem. They cataloged over 1,000 models from 143 suppliers. The project identified top suppliers and new opportunities for future engagement. The client received a detailed catalogue with technical specs and seller contacts.
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Public Spend Forum helped a federal R&D program office modernize its aircraft fleet by mapping the current and future landscape of aircraft battery technologies. The team identified... over 100 battery suppliers and leading research institutions in advanced battery chemistries. Analysts used AI-driven frameworks to analyze battery chemistries and technology readiness levels. The project provided detailed supplier and research insights to guide the client's modernization efforts.
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Public Spend Forum helped Indiana Defense Procurement Accelerator map the state's emerging defense tech ecosystem. Using AI-powered market intelligence, they... identified and segmented companies, investors, and agencies in 13 tech segments. The project integrated public and proprietary data to enrich profiles and inform outreach. Results included a national ranking of innovation ecosystems and highlighted Indiana's strengths in advanced manufacturing. The work supported strategic growth and inclusion goals for Indiana's defense sector.
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Public Spend Forum helped the DoD Program Office address risks from relying on a single supplier for military canteen cups. The team used... AI-driven market intelligence and analyst research to map the supplier ecosystem and assess hydroforming technology options. They identified 142 organizations capable of hydroformed steel production. The project delivered a prioritized supplier list and evaluated six alternative manufacturing processes. This improved supplier diversity and reduced production risk for the defense agency.
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Public Spend Forum helped an OTA consortium management firm quickly map the landscape of medical technology companies for emergency preparedness. Using their Rapid... Market Intelligence workflow and AI-powered tools, they identified and validated 500 vendors, including 107 with contract manufacturing capabilities. The team delivered a custom report and interactive dashboard. This enabled the client to strengthen supply chain priorities and prepare for future public health emergencies.
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Public Spend Forum used its AI-powered Rapid Market Intelligence Sprint to help a national security federal program office understand the counter-UAS technology market. The team mapped... over 300 validated companies into 7 technology categories. They delivered a tailored report with company capabilities and contact information. The client received an interactive dashboard to analyze suppliers by product and maturity. This improved the agency’s ability to assess and select counter-drone technology providers.
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Public Spend Forum used its AI-enabled Market Intelligence Sprint workflow to help an Air Force lab. The lab needed to... find partners to commercialize four advanced materials patents. In just two weeks, PSF identified and ranked 45 program offices as potential partners. The team mapped these offices to four key technology areas. This gave the lab a fast path to commercialization.
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Public Spend Forum used its AI-enabled RMIS AI and datasets to help a Mountain-West based Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) support quantum photonics startups. The team mapped... 29 active government programs and identified 100 companies supplying quantum and photonic components. They validated over $520M in federal funding for these technologies from FY18 to FY23. The PIA received a custom report and dataset for future outreach. This work aimed to connect startups with commercialization partners and federal opportunities.
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Public Spend Forum used its AI-enabled Market Intelligence Sprint workflow to help a U. S. federal agency program office. The...agency needed to find companies specializing in ultra high temperature ceramic matrix coatings for hypersonic applications. Public Spend Forum identified 107 advanced coating suppliers and mapped the supplier ecosystem. They tracked federal experience and Navy engagement, and delivered a custom dashboard for ongoing visibility. The solution combined AI algorithms with analyst research to uncover emerging companies.
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Public Spend Forum used AI-MITM technology and analyst research to help the Defense Logistics Agency assess its supplier network. DLA wanted to... find small businesses and innovative suppliers to strengthen its supply chain. The team analyzed spending from 2019 to 2023 using enriched datasets and AI algorithms. They identified key suppliers and flagged areas needing more due diligence. This improved DLA’s visibility into its industrial base and helped manage supply chain risks.
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Public Spend Forum used AI-enabled rapid market intelligence to help the CO-WY Climate Resilience Engine. The sprint mapped companies, research... groups, and investors in ASCEND technologies. The team built a keyphrase list for climate resilience use cases. They used supply chain algorithms to find and validate ecosystem partners. The client received a custom report, dashboard, and access to an LLM-based research assistant.
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Public Spend Forum used AI-enabled tools and analyst research to help the Defense Innovation Unit map the supplier landscape for unmanned underwater vehicles. The team delivered... a validated list of vendors in just one day. They identified 89 companies with DoD or civilian agency awards from FY2020 to FY2024. The project highlighted both established and new federal contractors. DIU gained a clear view of the UUV supplier ecosystem.
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