On September 18, CALIBRE Systems, Inc. and VAST Data Federal announced that they have been assessed “Awardable” for U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) work in the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace.
The Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace is the premier offering of Tradewinds, the DoD’s suite of tools and services designed to accelerate the procurement and adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML), data, and analytics capabilities.
CALIBRE’s solution, powered by the VAST Federal Data Platform, is purpose-built to help customers fully harness the value of their data for faster, more informed decision-making. Through our strategic partnership with VAST Data Federal, CALIBRE is proud to offer not only advanced data capabilities but also workforce enablement, becoming the first certified Federal Systems Integrator (FSI) services provider to help clients train and empower their own teams. VAST Federal’s unified platform is trusted by a diverse range of organizations, from Fortune 500 companies and global enterprises to AI clouds and model builders, to critical government agencies, for its scalability, performance, and AI-readiness.
“Modern defense missions demand AI systems that can adapt, scale, and deliver insights in real time,” said Randy Hayes, vice president, public sector, VAST Data Federal. “Through our partnership with CALIBRE and this ‘Awardable’ designation, we’re equipping government leaders with both mission expertise and a trusted data platform to act decisively. Together, we’re providing agencies with AI-ready infrastructure to unify massive datasets and deliver critical insights with the speed, confidence, and operational advantage today’s missions require.”
“We’re honored that CALIBRE has been recognized as ‘Awardable’ by the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace,” said Richard Pineda, CALIBRE’s president and CEO. “Through our partnership with VAST Data Federal, we’re proud to deliver an advanced AI Data Platform that empowers government organizations to fully leverage their data—driving faster, smarter, and more informed decisions across mission-critical operations.”
Source: CALIBRE
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By Loren Blinde
September 23, 2025
