Chris Sharbaugh

Many customers in the Federal space have complex disparate data across focus areas. Decisions are driven based on combining data sources, and making those decisions at the data level can help drive faster and more accurate answers for downstream applications and LLMs. In this blog post, Seth M. explores how "data gravity"—the increasing difficulty and cost of moving large datasets—exacerbates challenges, where applying complex business rules often leads to latency and infrastructure strain. To counter this, the Seth highlights an integrated approach using Corticon.js for decision authoring and MarkLogic as a data hub. Corticon.js empowers business analysts to build decision logic via intuitive tools like Corticon.js Studio: defining vocabularies from schemas, crafting rulesheets for conditional logic, sequencing via ruleflows, and validating with ruletests. This compiles into portable JavaScript for seamless deployment. MarkLogic complements this by ingesting data through Flux and triggering inline evaluations on document arrival, enriching records with decisions, audit messages, and traces—without any data movement. This preserves lineage, boosts throughput, and ensures a single source of truth. Key benefits include transparent, auditable decisions for compliance; reduced costs from eliminating data transfers; and enhanced efficiency for sectors like public programs (e.g., automating eligibility and claims). For LLMs and apps, an explainability dashboard visualizes policies and traces, while an AI-in-the-loop chatbot leverages Retrieval-Augmented Generation from MarkLogic to deliver grounded, context-rich responses. Check out the blog post here: https://lnkd.in/eEkHUZ7K #DataGravity #DecisionIntelligence #FederalIT #DataManagement #MarkLogic #Corticon #BusinessRules #GovTech #DataHub #RAG #AIinGovernment #Compliance #LowCode #PublicSector

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DoD Contract Alert — Serious Subcontractors Only If you are already working federal projects — or trying to break into DoD subcontracting — pay attention. Major aerospace and defense technology contracts are being awarded right now, and they create real subcontracting pathways for IT, avionics, cybersecurity, engineering, and logistics firms. Richelli Consulting Group is tracking these awards and identifying where small and mid-sized businesses can plug into the supply chain early. Here is one you should be watching. 🚨 Contract Award: Collins Aerospace (RTX) Agency: U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) Program: Post Deployment Software Support VI (PDSS VI) Contract Value: $174,100,000 Award Date: March 6, 2026 Period of Performance: Through March 2031 (with potential extension to September 2031) Scope of Work This contract supports modernization and sustainment of software systems used on Army Special Operations Aviation aircraft. The program focuses on maintaining and upgrading mission-critical aviation systems, including avionics, flight sensors, navigation systems, and communications platforms used in sensitive SOCOM operations. Work will primarily be performed in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Where Subcontractors Can Plug In Technology and engineering firms should look for opportunities in: • Avionics software development • Embedded systems engineering • Cybersecurity & secure communications • Software testing and validation • Systems integration & interoperability • Data processing & mission systems support • Cloud infrastructure for mission data • Technical documentation & configuration management • Contractor logistics support • Engineering program management Programs like PDSS VI typically require multiple technical subcontractors over the life of the contract, especially in software sustainment and avionics integration. Why This Matters SOCOM aviation programs are long-term sustainment efforts, which means subcontracting opportunities often emerge months after the initial award as task orders and engineering support needs expand. Companies that engage the prime early are the ones most likely to secure subcontracting work. What Richelli Consulting Group Does We track federal contract awards, analyze the details, and translate complex government language into clear, actionable insight for small and mid-sized businesses. We identify: ✔ Where your company fits ✔ Which prime contractors to contact ✔ When subcontracting windows actually open ✔ How to position your capabilities early If your business aligns with this contract’s scope, this is where informed opportunity begins. 🔗 Free 30-Minute Strategy Consultation https://lnkd.in/gQ-uAQJc

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It was such a privilege to work with the ACT-IAC IT Management and Modernization COI on this white paper. Take a look at the common challenges and success factors for government when transitioning technology pilot projects to full-scale production.

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Sarela Technology Solutions (STS) scores DISA Support for Emerging Technologies (SE2T) Strategy and Engineering Support contract ==>> https://lnkd.in/egbCZ4_H Sarela Technology Solutions | Gary Vecchio

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If you are a defense contractor or subcontractor to a prime you are most likely aware that CMMC certification requirements are fast approaching. I found a valuable resource for small business to learn about CMMC and cyber security, it called Spectrum Project. Articles, templates and courses mostly free. I would recommend visiting the site before starting to work with a consultant so you can have a basic understanding of the requirements. I have posted the link below. https://lnkd.in/ekYeGMT7

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Worth a read in from Air & Space Forces Magazine on how the United States Space Force is planning to advance its training and simulation capabilities.   Slingshot Aerospace is proud to support USSF’s digital training efforts through our autonomous, AI-powered agent, TALOS, which replicates realistic satellite behaviors and threat scenarios, optimizes real-world operations, and supports mission command decision-making to prepare Guardians for future contested space operations.   Space is now an integral warfighting domain, and AI-powered training capabilities ensures the U.S. and its allies are ready for any warfighting scenario. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gGF3bhJi   #SpaceTech #SpaceForce

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