Authorium Awarded $1.2 Million SBIR Phase II Contract for AI-Enhanced Procurement

San Francisco, CA / ACCESSWIRE / September 4, 2024 / Authorium, a cloud-based technology platform that automates and enhances complex government processes, has announced its selection by AFWERX for an SBIR Phase II contract. The $1.2 million award focuses on AI-driven procurement for rapid deployment of defense technologies and compliance with FAR/DFARS standards.

The partnership between the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and AFWERX aims to streamline the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) processes. The initiative seeks to accelerate timelines, expand opportunities for small businesses, and reduce bureaucratic overhead.

"Authorium is at the forefront of supplying government teams with the technology they need to improve operations and increase efficiency," said Jay Nath, Co-CEO of Authorium. Kamran Saddique, Co-CEO, added, "Today's award demonstrates confidence in our ability to support our armed forces." Authorium currently helps manage over $35 billion in public programs and services across the United States.