
AFORGE LLC
Accelerating the Speed of Knowledge to Support National Security
About the firm
AFORGE LLC is a defense-focused engineering and consulting practice serving national security agencies, including the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, the State Department, and the Department of Homeland Security. It provides systems engineering, IT architecture, advanced manufacturing including metal and polymer additive processes, strategic planning, and advanced research and development. It operates offices in Virginia, Florida, and Maryland.
- Team
- Small
- Firm type
- Defense Engineering · Materials Engineering · Software Engineering
Credentials
ISO 9001:2015 · CMMC 2.0 Level 2 Compliant · ITAR Certified · Active Facility Clearance (TS) · PMP
Capabilities
Strategy, Advisory, & Consulting
Strategic guidance to help defense and intelligence organizations navigate complex administrative processes and achieve operational objectives.
- Strategic & Operational Planning
Designing actionable roadmaps that align technology, processes, and personnel with organizational goals.
- Program Planning, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE)
Assisting organizations through federal budgeting, financial management, and program definition.
- Organizational Management
Optimizing workforce communication and restructuring operational flows to minimize information delays.
Systems Engineering & IT Architecture
Technical development and architecture planning to ensure seamless information flow and data accessibility across defense networks.
- IT Strategy & Execution
Developing risk-mitigated strategies and design blueprints for modern IT infrastructure.
- Requirements Analysis
Analyzing mission-critical capability gaps across ground, sea, air, space, cyber defense, and intelligence domains.
- Systems Integration & Engineering
Connecting disparate systems, software platforms, and data pipelines to improve information accuracy.
- Cloud Edge Node Deployments
Deploying edge computing and node technology to bridge the gap between network environments and tactical field equipment.
- Capability Acquisition Support
Designing and testing future-ready defense capabilities to counter evolving threats.
Advanced Manufacturing
End-to-end additive and subtractive manufacturing capabilities supporting the entire development cycle from prototype to full-scale production.
- Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM)
Utilizing advanced CAD, topology optimization, and generative design to create lightweight, high-performance components.
- Metal Additive Manufacturing
3D printing using materials including tool steels, stainless steels, titanium, aluminum, and advanced alloys.
- Polymer Additive Manufacturing
Printing composite structures using materials like nylon, carbon fiber, and glass bead composites.
- Precision CNC Machining & Subtractive Processes
Post-additive 5-axis milling, lathe work, and electrical discharge machining (EDM) to meet exact tolerances.
- Metrology, Reverse Engineering, & Inspection
Utilizing 3D scanning, non-contact measurement, and finite element analysis (FEA) for dimensional validation and quality assurance.
- Specialized Armor & Joining
Manufacturing custom form-fitting resin-based ballistic armor and executing precision laser welding.
Advanced Research & Development
Developing forward-looking software innovations and leveraging emerging technologies to improve combat preparedness and defense capabilities.
- Software-Defined Warfare Enablement
Designing and prototyping advanced software solutions to enhance tactical scenarios and real-time decision making.
- Emerging Technology Assessment
Evaluating and incorporating artificial intelligence, automation, and advanced data analytics into national security systems.
Staff Augmentation & Recruiting
Talent acquisition and placement services specializing in cleared technical, advisory, and support personnel for defense missions.
- Engineering & Data Science Placements
Sourcing and placing cleared systems engineers, programmers, data scientists, and cybersecurity specialists.
- Technical & Functional Advisors
Deploying subject matter experts to guide complex IT implementations and bridge operational processes.
- Technical Support Staffing
Providing operational IT support experts to maintain system reliability and resolve database access issues.
IT Hardware & Software Procurement
Acting as a value-added reseller to streamline technology procurement and bypass administrative acquisition bottlenecks.
- Value-Added Reselling (VAR)
Facilitating rapid acquisition of critical hardware and software assets to support program modernization.
Industries
Defense · Intelligence & National Security · Federal · Government · Aerospace
Projects
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