Raft Secures GSA Phase III SBIR Contract to Accelerate Edge to Enterprise Data and AI Across the Department of Defense

USSOCOM award unlocks rapid access to proven battlefield technology
and signals a major milestone in Raft's national security mission

MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Raft, a leading defense technology company, has been awarded an Integration of Digital Ecosystem Applications (IDEA) Single Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract by U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). The award was issued under the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS) Innovation Office.

"Together, we've delivered forward-leaning defense innovation with real world impact. This award puts proven defense solutions into the hands of the warfighter faster," said Shubhi Mishra, Founder & CEO of Raft. "It's a reflection of our long-standing partnership with SOCOM, driven by the mission and our nation's security."

Raft is helping put critical data in the hands of warfighters and improving decision making for commanders and their units in both connected and DDIL (Denied, Degraded, Intermittent, and Limited-bandwidth) environments.

This award provides a powerful vehicle to scale the deployment of mission-ready AI and edge-to-enterprise data platforms across the Department of War, while underscoring Raft's role as a new prime defense technology provider advancing the Department's mission.

About Raft

Raft is the leader in autonomous data fusion and Agentic AI, equipping the Department of Defense and national security organizations with cutting-edge solutions to drive mission success. Trusted by over 25 federal agencies, we enhance legacy systems and accelerate modernization with limited-language, voice-activated AI, enabling smarter, faster decisions from the tactical edge to headquarters. Our autonomous AI agents, powered by modular machine learning wrappers deliver greater mission impact without the cost and disruption of full system replacements.

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