CELERIS AWARDED PRIME SBIR phase ii CONTRACT FOR TEMP AUTOMATION
Anaheim, CA – Celeris Systems, Inc. announces it has been selected by AFWERX for a SBIR Phase II contract in the amount of $1,212,555 focused on Digital Engineering to Automate the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) to Expedite Air Force Acquisitions. This is to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF). The Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX have partnered to streamline the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) process by accelerating the small business experience through faster proposal to award timelines, changing the pool of potential applicants by expanding opportunities to small business and eliminating bureaucratic overhead by continually implementing process improvement changes in contract execution. The DAF began offering the Open Topic SBIR/STTR program in 2018 which expanded the range of innovations the DAF funded and now on February 5, 2024, Celeris Systems will start its journey to create and provide innovative capabilities that will strengthen the national defense of the United States of America.
“iRIS seamlessly integrates with other digital engineering tools, facilitating the management of requirements and architectural data.” said Angel Martinez, CEO Celeris Systems. “Moreover, it has received approval for deployment on the Air Force's Cloud One platform. These attributes position iRIS perfectly to digitize the essential content required for a TEMP. This digitization effort promises to expedite the review and approval processes across the system development lifecycle, ultimately resulting in reduced time to deliver new capabilities to the warfighter.”
This Phase 2 grant aims to build upon the achievements of Phase 1, with the goal of creating a prototype or product that holds potential for commercialization. “Advancing to Phase II represents the next milestone on the path to achieving fully automated TEMP creation and maintenance, with the ultimate goal of making this capability available for potential use throughout the entire U.S. Department of Defense.” said Mr. Martinez.
Disclaimer: “The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.”
About Celeris Systems, Inc.
Headquartered in Anaheim, CA, Celeris Systems, Inc. is a provider of engineering services and digital innovation for the world's largest aerospace and defense companies as well as Government agencies.
Company Press Contact:
Name: Brian Wiig
Title: Director, Media Relations
Email: brian.wiig@celeris-systems.com
About AFRL
The Air Force Research Laboratory is the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force. AFRL plays an integral role in leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space and cyberspace force. With a workforce of more than 12,500 across nine technology areas and 40 other operations across the globe, AFRL provides a diverse portfolio of science and technology ranging from fundamental to advanced research and technology development. For more information, visit afresearchlab.com.
About AFWERX
As the innovation arm of the DAF and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory, AFWERX brings cutting-edge American ingenuity from small businesses and start-ups to address the most pressing challenges of the DAF. AFWERX employs approximately 325 military, civilian and contractor personnel at six hubs and sites executing an annual $1.4 billion budget. Since 2019, AFWERX has executed 4,697 new contracts worth more than $2.6 billion to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base and drive faster technology transition to operational capability. For more information, visit: afwerx.com.