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≈$14.8M DEFINITIVE CONTRACT FA865021C6271

U.S. Air Force: ~$14.8M for AI-enhanced workflows — a Mile Two contract, SBIR Phase III (USAspending)

Department of Defense ・2021-01-15 〜 2026-01-15

The U.S. Air Force awarded a ~$14.8 million ($14,788,874) contract to Mile Two LLC for AI-enhanced workflows and processes. Designated SBIR Phase III (Small Business Innovation Research), it shows AI use at the commercialization stage of research results.

Contract key facts

  • RecipientMILE TWO LLC
  • Contract value$14,788,874 (≈$14.8M)
  • Awarding agencyDepartment of Defense
  • Awarding sub-agencyDepartment of the Air Force
  • Award typeDEFINITIVE CONTRACT
  • Period of performance2021-01-15 〜 2026-01-15
  • Contract ID (PIID)FA865021C6271

Contract scope (original)

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ENHANCED WORKFLOWS &PROCESSES -SBIR3

Key points

  • The U.S. Air Force contracted for AI-enhanced workflows and processes
  • Recipient Mile Two LLC, ~$14.8M ($14,788,874), January 2021–January 2026
  • "SBIR3" = Phase III of SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) — the commercialization stage
  • An example of a small business entering government procurement via AI and reaching deployment
  • The object is business workflow rather than weapons or equipment, so results appear in how the work moves.

1What the trailing SBIR3 denotes

The trailing "SBIR3" appears to denote Phase III of SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research). SBIR moves a small business's innovative technology toward government procurement in stages — Phase I (proof of concept), II (prototype development), and III (commercialization/deployment).

2Where research results go into operations

Phase III is where prior research results are deployed into actual operations, and this shows the effort to enhance workflows with AI reaching that commercialization stage. It is also suggestive of a path for small businesses to enter government procurement via AI. The specific workflows are beyond the scope field, so we do not assert them; refer to primary sources.

3What the contract strengthens

Even within Air Force awards, whether the object is equipment or the way work proceeds changes how results appear. This one is the latter.

Equipment and weapons as the objectBusiness workflow and process as the object (this contract)
Results appear as capability in the fieldResults appear in how the organisation's work moves
Large defense firms tend to lead the procurementIt becomes a route for small businesses to enter through the programme
Measurable on performanceMeasured on efficiency and reduced burden

The trailing "SBIR3" appears to denote SBIR Phase III. Phase III is the stage at which prior research results are carried into actual work, so this marks the effort to strengthen workflow with AI reaching its operational phase. The specific work involved lies beyond what the summary field covers.

Why it matters

An example of a small business entering government procurement via SBIR and reaching the AI commercialization stage. For AI startups and small businesses, a read on the SBIR entry point to U.S. government procurement.

FAQ

What is SBIR Phase III?
SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) proceeds in phases: I (proof of concept), II (prototype), and III (commercialization). Phase III deploys research results into actual operations or commercial use.
What workflows specifically?
The scope says only "AI-enhanced workflows and processes"; specific workflows are not stated. Refer to primary sources for details.

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Sources (primary)

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