From Prototype to Production:
AI for Federal Missions

Successful technology begins with a clear understanding of who the users are, how they will use the software, and what they can achieve when successful.

Our efforts outline each applicable use case, the expected usage volume and workloads, and the mission workflow and context. This picture informs architectural decisions, security requirements, testing plans, and go-live deployment and sustainment planning.

We design the target-state architecture needed to support operational use at full-scale — including APIs and integration points, tech stack and libraries, data flows, compute and scaling models, access controls, and security guardrails aligned with the appropriate Federal CMMC, NIST, and FedRAMP requirements.

The architecture is also typically planned and developed for multi-cloud and on-prem integration, in addition to modern, API-based integration with existing IT systems based on the current infrastructure of the Government agency.

Often, cutting-edge research and prototypes are not deployable as-is. We refactor the existing codebase for efficiency at production scale, operational reliability, long-term maintainability, and Federal security standards.

This often includes adding new components (e.g., user authentication, user workspaces), rewriting existing components, creating documentation, implementing DevSecOps pipelines, and applying engineering quality standards suited for sustained use and future extension.

Once the system reaches readiness, we validate performance against real-world workflows, edge cases, and mission-relevant operating conditions.

Testing typically includes user acceptance testing. functional validation, integration testing, stress/load simulations, model evaluation, automated regression checks, penetration testing, and red-team assessment. The test plans are not only documented, but also automated for continued maintainability.

The output is evidence-based confidence the system will perform predictably and repeatedly in its intended environment.

We embed the controls required for secure Federal deployment — from identity and access management to logging, encryption, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring alignment.

This work ensures traceability to frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53, CMMC, FedRAMP, or agency-specific accreditation pathways. When required, we support the engineering and documentation components of Authority to Operate (ATO) preparation.

Successful implementation doesn’t end with development — it requires a successful go-live adoption and continued focus on user adoption.

We plan and actively support go-live deployment, most often in phased rollouts. We build in automated user adoption tracking and structured feedback loops, identifying user challenges as they emerge so that system can quickly become a trusted, integrated part of day-to-day workflows.

Successful software evolves — features are refined, security postures advance, and architectures adapt as standards and mission needs change.

Based on our client needs, we support ongoing sustainment that spans from continuous development and improvement, security monitoring, and compliance updates. And as part of our side-by-side delivery model, we can build internal capabilities to sustain these responsibilities, ensuring the system remains secure, maintainable, and expandable over time.