Field Testing

SIMETRI is a woman-and-minority owned small business based in Winter Park, Florida, specializing in modeling, simulation, and training technologies. Founded in 2009, the company focuses on delivering innovative products and services that enhance the human experience and improve client outcomes through advanced training and program management analysis.

MANTECH is a premier provider of advanced technology solutions and services for national security, defense, intelligence, and federal civilian markets. With over 50 years of experience, MANTECH delivers mission-driven innovation across all domains—land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace—supporting complex operations with agility, precision, and speed. The company is recognized for its deep expertise in cybersecurity, data and AI, digital transformation, and intelligent engineering, empowering clients to achieve their goals and secure the future. MANTECH's mission is to deliver technology-driven innovation and next-generation capabilities, setting the standard for excellence and reliability in supporting critical government missions. The company is also known for its strong leadership team, culture of innovation, and commitment to professional growth and diversity.

Nanohmics Inc. is a Texas-based research and development company founded in 2002, specializing in the applied sciences of light, molecule, and advanced material interactions. The company focuses on designing and developing smart technology solutions that enhance product, technology, or system performance across various industries. With a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers, Nanohmics integrates advanced materials and state-of-the-art instrumentation engineering to create custom-engineered sensing technologies and platforms. Their mission is to accelerate client success through innovative product development, providing solutions for detection, surveillance, electro-optic imaging, performance characterization, environment awareness, and energy conversion applications.

Athena Consulting Group (ACG) stands at the vanguard of biomedical engineering and defense technology innovation, orchestrating a paradigm-shifting R&D portfolio that redefines biosurveillance and musculoskeletal injury prevention. Spearheading this effort is the Vector-Borne Surveillance System (VBSS), a revolutionary platform integrating portable next-generation sequencing (NGS) with machine learning-driven predictive analytics, developed in synergy with Northwestern University’s microbial genomics expertise. This ruggedized, MIL-STD-810-compliant system delivers real-time zoonotic pathogen detection and outbreak forecasting in austere environments, achieving >95% sensitivity and specificity through validated protocols, and seamlessly interfacing with DoD biosurveillance networks like MHS GENESIS via secure, AES-256-encrypted data pipelines. Complementing this, ACG’s wearable sensor platform, forged with Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine, pioneers proactive musculoskeletal injury mitigation, leveraging inertial sensors and advanced algorithms to predict compensatory gait patterns with 90% accuracy and detect biomechanical stressors in real-time—tailored for military rigor under MIL-STD-810 standards. These breakthroughs, underpinned by extensive preliminary data from over 1,000 hours of motion analysis and high-fidelity genomic sequencing trials, position ACG as a trailblazer in integrating AI, genomics, and ruggedized hardware. With strategic partnerships spanning FDA-compliant manufacturers and DoD stakeholders, and a dual-use vision spanning military readiness, global health security, and civilian disaster response, ACG’s R&D prowess drives scalable, cost-effective solutions that reshape Warfighter health and commercial markets with unparalleled scientific rigor and operational excellence.

Ethos Solutions specializes in rapid problem solving in dynamic environments through the Ethos IDEALs (Identification, Define, Engagement, Alignment, and Leveraging). Ethos leverages module working groups (or cells) consisting of Subject Matter Expert (SMEs) clinicians, training cadre, warriors, academics, and researchers able to rapidly identify and solve problem sets that require a grounded approach forged in austere and dynamic environments.

HELM Innovations is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business specializing in the integration of science, technology, and programmatic and strategic solutions, primarily for U.S. federal government clients. With over 30 years of experience in national security, systems engineering, and interagency collaboration, the company provides expertise in areas such as complex systems acquisition, R&D, environmental lab testing, crisis response, and leadership development. HELM Innovations is noted for applying advanced business models, fostering cross-disciplinary teamwork, and supporting rapid, effective decision-making in complex environments.

Booz Allen Hamilton is a leading management and technology consulting firm with over 110 years of experience. The company is dedicated to empowering people to change the world through innovative solutions in various sectors including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, engineering, and defense. Booz Allen partners with government and commercial clients to tackle their most complex challenges, leveraging a culture of innovation and a commitment to excellence. The firm operates with core values of integrity, courage, service, ingenuity, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

PinMed, Inc., is a National Innovation Award-winning bioinformatics/medical-device company that develops high-fidelity cardiovascular monitoring systems, personalized (adaptive) software, and integrated systems and custom solutions for tracking cardiovascular data in the most challenging environments (e.g., intensive activity, extreme electromagnetic interference, and interventional cardiovascular procedures) and identifying subtle but clinically important indicators of cardiovascular events. PinMed’s award-winning solutions include versatile, multisensor, high-fidelity monitoring systems for various hospital and ambulatory settings. The company has extensive experience in electronic and mechanical engineering, development of software and firmware for various processors, computational modeling, and cardiovascular physiology. PinMed’s flagship mobile platform, PELEX, provides unparalleled versatility in physiological monitoring and has been cleared by the FDA for diagnostic 12-lead ECG testing and various types of ambulatory monitoring.

DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. With over 3,200 employees, DLH is committed to solving complex problems faced by civilian and military customers, leveraging advanced technologies and methodologies to enhance health outcomes and operational readiness.

Augustine Consulting, Inc. is a woman-owned small business that provides solutions to critical mission requirements for government and commercial organizations. With a focus on service, integrity, and accountability, ACI has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services across various sectors, including defense, energy, and homeland security.

Planned Systems International (PSI) is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that empower clients across various sectors, including national security, health, and federal civilian operations. With a commitment to integrity, service, and excellence, PSI leverages cutting-edge technologies to address complex challenges and enhance operational efficiency. Founded in 1988, PSI has built a reputation for exceeding expectations and fostering a collaborative culture that nurtures employee growth and development.

Intellisense Systems, Inc. develops and manufactures advanced technologies that modernize armed forces and support commercial and government operations through innovative defense electronics, avionics displays, and environmental monitoring systems. The company specializes in replacing obsolete electronic systems, providing rugged, modular, and autonomous solutions for weather monitoring, avionics displays, power management, and more. With a strong focus on quality, innovation, and mission-readiness, Intellisense serves military, commercial, and government clients, delivering products that enhance operational efficiency, safety, and situational awareness in the most demanding environments. Their solutions are designed for compatibility with legacy systems and open architectures for future upgrades, ensuring long-term value and reduced lifecycle costs. Intellisense's Micro Weather Station (MWS) series is deployed in over 60 countries and on all 7 continents, and the company is recognized for its rapid innovation, including the development of the world's smallest lidar ceilometer and advanced power distribution solutions.

Exponent is a multidisciplinary science and engineering consulting firm serving sectors including healthcare, energy, manufacturing, and consumer products. From medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and supplements to digital health and wearables, we deliver rigorous science that quantifies impacts on human health. Exponent helps you push the envelope on the development, deployment, safety, and effectiveness of cutting-edge drugs, devices, and diagnostics — concomitantly balancing benefits and risks. Count on our multidisciplinary, data-driven, evidence-based assessments to give you clarity on your most complex product needs and challenges. With lives on the line, innovations that support healthcare demand the highest levels of scientific rigor. Whether you’re developing a novel drug, a sturdier stent, or a faster flu test, you need clear answers to complex questions, quickly. Exponent supports our life sciences clients across the total product lifecycle by solving critical design, regulatory, safety, and market access challenges. We can collaborate with you throughout your journey, helping you navigate risks and opportunities — and optimize outcomes — with science-based strategies and specialized expertise.

CUBRC is an independent, not-for-profit company dedicated to research, development, testing, and systems integration, focusing on high-stakes challenges in defense, intelligence, and homeland security. With a legacy of technical excellence, CUBRC combines innovative ideas and state-of-the-art technology to address critical problems facing the nation.

Augmntr is a software and systems engineering company specializing in Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality technologies. We offer solutions for presenting real-time, real-world data to users in a hands-free, eyes-out interface, aiming to transform the way people and complex data sets interact.

Smith+Nephew is a portfolio medical technology company focused on the repair, regeneration, and replacement of soft and hard tissue. The company aims to restore people's bodies and their self-belief by using technology to take the limits off living. With a commitment to medical education and improving patient outcomes, Smith+Nephew operates in over 100 countries and is dedicated to sustainability and community health. Their purpose is to promote health and wellbeing, not just through their products but also by ensuring a positive impact on society and the environment. Smith+Nephew is also committed to increasing diversity within the medical device industry through initiatives like the Orthopaedics for All global advisory board.