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Illuminating the Supply Chain Risk for the U.S. Navy
Overview
As global supply chains grow more complex, ensuring the integrity and security of mission-critical procurement has never been more important. For the U.S. Navy, maintaining visibility into foreign associations within its supply base was a core priority—one that traditionally demanded time-consuming research and manual data aggregation.
Under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, 202 Group (doing business as BlueVoyant Government Solutions) developed an integrated data analytics solution that would revolutionize how the Navy identifies and manages supply chain risks. Behind the scenes, LGNDX led targeted Discovery sessions—from Analysts to Admirals—to translate 202 Group’s elite datasets and analyst insights into a functional product. LGNDX innovation teams transformed research into iterative prototypes, then refined them into an interactive, NIST, and CMMC-compliant Supply Chain Risk Management tool. The result: a fully productized solution that brings 202 Group’s risk intelligence and supply chain illumination to life.
The Challenge
The Navy needed a streamlined way to detect potential foreign influence across its extensive roster of vendors. Previously, procurement officials lacked a single, reliable dashboard to interpret information culled from federal datasets, commercial intelligence providers, and open-source materials.
Without a holistic view, the risk of unknowingly sourcing from vendors under foreign influence remained high, jeopardizing equipment integrity and mission readiness.
The SBIR Advantage
Through Phase I and Phase II SBIR awards originally secured for the Air Force, 202 Group established a data-driven foundation for illuminating complex supply chains and supplier risks.
Leveraging that groundwork, the technology was adapted for the Navy environment, ensuring alignment with specific maritime mission priorities and procurement protocols.
The SBIR pathway ensured a guided, iterative development process, from feasibility studies and early prototyping to pilot deployments and eventual scale-up.
The Technology
The resulting platform integrated multiple government and commercial datasets—such as LexisNexis, Thomson Reuters, and various open-source intelligence feeds—into a user-friendly dashboard.
Supported by artificial intelligence, automated data ingestion, and advanced analytics, the system quickly surfaces insights across key risk categories (foreign influence, finance, operations, etc.).
End-users, including procurement and operations teams, gain meaningful context and decision-ready intelligence in near real-time, eliminating guesswork and enhancing operational security.
Behind the Scenes—Data Integration & Product Innovation
While 202 Group brought domain expertise and analytics capabilities, the dedicated LGNDX product innovation team was instrumental in refining the user experience, ensuring data flowed seamlessly, and optimizing the platform’s underlying architecture.
Through close collaboration with stakeholders, these behind-the-scenes experts established data pipelines, created intuitive interfaces, and implemented feedback loops that guided continuous improvement—essentially taking a scattered data landscape and transforming it into a coherent, mission-critical decision-making tool.
the outcome
Navy-Wide Impact
The integrated analytics solution streamlined foreign influence detection, enabling more confident procurement and operations decisions and reinforcing the Navy’s ability to safeguard its supply chain.
SBIR Phase III Transition & Beyond
Building on the SBIR-funded technology, the Navy awarded a three-year Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for industrial base resilience services. This long-term commitment validated the platform’s utility and potential for further expansion.
Commercial Viability & Acquisition
202 Group’s success ultimately led to its acquisition by BlueVoyant, where the solution continued evolving as LGNDX integrated BlueVoyant's data capabilities. Supported by strategic partnerships and reseller channels, the platform now serves not only the Navy but also other federal and private organizations.
Looking ahead
By leveraging SBIR support and cross-sector collaboration, the Navy’s supply chain illumination solution demonstrates the power of data-driven innovation in federal procurement. As threats evolve and supply chains become even more intricate, this model of integrated analytics—fostered through strategic partnerships, guided by iterative product development, and backed by SBIR investments—ensures that decision-makers remain a step ahead, reinforcing national security on every level.
202 Group, doing business as BlueVoyant Government Solutions, continues to work with LGNDX and has expanded well beyond their nearly $30M Phase III funding. The product is now used across multiple branches and divisions of the Department of Defense, and the product services many new customer use cases including supplier cybersecurity analysis, network analysis, workflow tools, and more.
Your next step
Ready to leverage SBIR funding and transform groundbreaking concepts into thriving market solutions? Contact us today to learn how LGNDX can help you navigate from Phase I all the way to a successful exit—maximizing innovation, delivering exceptional user experiences, and driving sustainable growth that outlasts the competition.
