Command Strategies accelerates research, technology transition, and federal market growth for universities, industry, and emerging technology partners.
Trusted by R1 universities, applied research institutes, non-traditional , and defense-focused industry partners nationwide
Command Strategies is a specialized business development firm focused on defense, intelligence, and federal research markets. We are not a lobbying firm. We deliver outcomes through direct engagement with end users, program managers, and acquisition stakeholders—shaping requirements, aligning funding, and building programs of record based on mission needs.
Our approach spans "from the End User to Capitol Hill," connecting operational requirements to programmatic and budgetary execution. Success is measured by contract awards, funded programs, and sustained mission impact.
Full-spectrum business development services tailored to the defense and federal research ecosystem
Conducting market intelligence, opportunity assessment, and structured capture planning.
Identifying, shaping, and securing competitive RDT&E and procurement opportunities.
Developing multi-institution partnerships across academia, industry, and government.
Supporting proposal strategy, contracting pathways, internal processes, and compliance.
CS task-organizes teams around each client, pairing a Lead Consultant, an Assist, and a Strategic Advisor drawn from experienced former senior government or industry leaders.
Work directly with program managers, technical leaders, and contracting personnel
Identify emerging requirements and shape opportunities before they're announced
Align client capabilities with federal priorities through strategy, direct engagement, and operational execution
"Our approach integrates strategy, direct engagement, and operational execution in partnership with our clients."
Delivering measurable results for universities, research institutes, and defense technology partners
5-year $63.5M IDIQ with DEVCOM/DAC
5-year $30M IDIQ for AI and automated analysis
$15M ARL IDIQ for UAV and counter-UAS research
$8M USSOCOM logistics analytics contract
Multiple Cooperative Agreements across C-UAS, robotics, automation, materials, and geospatial technologies
National footprint with strong federal relationships across diverse client sectors including:
Identify emerging DoD and IC requirements through direct PM engagement
Conduct tailored market research on client capabilities and target areas
Recommend priority government customers and contracting pathways
Establish introductions to program managers, industry partners, and integrators
Shape opportunities to secure funding, teaming, and program alignment
Support secure and open domain engagements as required
Let's discuss how Command Strategies can accelerate your federal market growth and secure the funding your innovations deserve.