Federal Pathways

Built for the Pathway That Can Evaluate and Fund

Axirix does not treat every opportunity the same. Each capability is packaged for the pathway that can evaluate, pilot, transition, or buy it.

Army / SBIR / Units

Topic-mapped software packages, Phase I / Phase II planning, Soldier touchpoints, SWaP-C assumptions, SAR inputs, prototype validation, and transition support.

SOCOM / Vulcan / SOFWERX

Scout-ready capability packages for technical exchange, operational problem fit, SOF stakeholder routing, OTA exploration, and prime integration.

NSA / DIB Cyber

Cyber mission assurance, ransomware recovery intelligence, mission simulation, trusted data integrity, AI security, and DIB risk reduction.

Air Force / AFWERX / Units

End-user and customer-focused packages for operational validation, transition logic, AFWERX alignment, unit engagement, and prime integration.

SOARC / IWTSD

Irregular warfare focused capability packages for experimentation, rapid development, demonstration, operational feedback, and transition planning.

TSM / OTA / Prime Teaming

TSM-awardable where verified, OTA pilot shaping, contracting-official ready materials, SDVOSB teaming, and integration-ready technical packages.

02 · Pathway Scope

What Each Pathway Is Built For

Federal pathways are not interchangeable. Each has its own evaluation lens, transition logic, and contracting fit. Axirix packages capabilities for the pathway that can actually evaluate, fund, and transition the work.

Pathway 01

Army / SBIR / Units

Topic-mapped tech packages and Soldier-touchpoint planning for active Army SBIR topics like ARM26BX01-NV002 (Modular Payloads for UAS).

Best for: Modular UAS payloads, ground-unit counter-autonomy, Soldier-validated prototypes
Format: Phase I planning artifacts, Phase II prototype roadmap, SWaP-C + SAR inputs
Output: Awardable submissions that pass formal Army review

Pathway 02

SOCOM / Vulcan / SOFWERX

Scout-ready capability packages and SOF stakeholder routing for operational problem fit and rapid technical exchange.

Best for: Counter-UAS, counter-autonomy, irregular warfare tech, maritime SOF
Format: Vulcan Scout Card, SOF Week engagement, SOFWERX experimentation
Output: Direct SOF operator feedback and OTA pilot routing

Pathway 03

NSA / DIB Cyber

Cyber mission assurance, ransomware recovery intelligence, mission simulation, trusted data and AI integrity, and DIB risk reduction packages.

Best for: Mission cyber resilience, recovery integrity, AI security, DIB validation
Format: NSA AI Security Center engagement, DoD cyber pathway routing
Output: Federal-cyber-ready software validation packages

Pathway 04

Air Force / AFWERX / Units

End-user and customer-focused packages for operational validation, AFWERX alignment, and unit-level engagement.

Best for: UAS, cyber, force protection, operational validation
Format: AFWERX SBIR/STTR (when authorized), TechNet Cyber, DAFITC engagement
Output: Operational validation logic and prime integration brief

Pathway 05

SOARC / IWTSD

Irregular warfare capability packages for experimentation, rapid development, demonstration, and operational feedback.

Best for: IW tech, rapid demonstration, operational feedback loops
Format: IWTSD demonstration package, SOARC routing
Output: Experimentation findings and transition planning

Pathway 06

TSM / OTA / Prime Teaming

Awardable solutions on the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace, OTA pilot shaping, contracting-official-ready materials, and SDVOSB teaming with primes.

Best for: Direct awardable solutions, prime subsystem teaming, OTA pilots
Format: TSM Awardable submission, 5-min video, OTA pilot scoping
Output: Awardable-where-verified status with direct procurement route

03 · Routing Matrix

Which Venture Routes to Which Pathway

Each Axirix venture is mapped to the federal pathways that can evaluate, pilot, transition, or buy it. The matrix below shows the primary routing per venture. Multiple pathways may apply concurrently.

Venture

Primary federal routing

Mission Twin

NSA/DIB Cyber DoD Cyber CDAO Cyber Ranges TSM OTA AFWERX Prime Cyber

Data Integrity Guard

NSA AI Security Center DoD Cyber CDAO DIB Cyber TSM SBIR Prime AI

PhotonTrace

Army SBIR ARM26BX01-NV002 SOCOM Vulcan SOFWERX Counter-UAS Tech Exchange Blue UAS / Prime

RobotBlind

SOCOM Vulcan SOFWERX Army Counter-Autonomy Air Force Force Protection Blue UAS OEM Prime Unmanned

Recovery Integrity Layer

NSA/DIB Cyber DoD Cyber Resilience TSM OTA Recovery Pilot IR Integrators Backup/Storage Partners Prime Cyber

LedgerLink ITV

Army SBIR ITV Army Logistics Modernization Air Force Logistics OTA Pilot Logistics Prime

Maritime Shield

Navy SOCOM Maritime Coast Guard Port Security Maritime Primes OTA Pilot DARPA

BattleForge Hub

DoD Talent Acquisition Service Personnel Commands NAVWAR PEO Digital Army Cyber Workforce SOFWERX Talent OTA Pilot

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