Mantel Technologies’ AI Futures Program Assessed “Awardable” For Department Of Defense Work In CDAO’S Tradewinds Solution Marketplace
Fort Collins, CO and Columbus, OH – 17 March 2025 – Mantel Technologies’ AI Futures Program, a pioneering initiative dedicated to building the Department of Defense’s civilian talent pipeline, announced today that it has achieved “Awardable” status through the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office’s (CDAO) Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace.
The Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace is the premier offering of Tradewinds, the Department of Defense’s (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.
We are very proud of the achievements made throughout the execution of our successful OTA Prototype for AI Futures.” said Bill Breedlove, Executive Vice President, Special Programs. ”Obtaining the “Awardable” status on the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace will allow our numerous USG partners a streamlined path to leverage our talent pipeline. The Mantel Technologies’ AI Futures team continues to make great strides in workforce development initiatives, breaking the mold from traditional approaches.”
Mantel Technologies’ video, "AI Futures: Building the DoD’s Civilian Talent Pipeline," accessible only by government customers on the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace, presents an actual use case in which the AI Futures Program connects students with civilian career opportunities to address the DoD’s critical need for technical talent. AI Futures was recognized among a competitive field of applicants to the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace for its innovation, scalability, and potential impact on DoD workforce development. Government customers interested in viewing the video solution can create a Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace account at tradewindAI.com.
To learn more about the AI Futures program, you can access the submission video here, or reach out to aifutures@manteltechnologies.com.
About Mantel Technologies
Mantel Technologies is a defense technology company delivering products and services to the National Security and dual-use markets. We drive transformation through Decision Support, Performance, and Safety and Survivability, leveraging purpose-built infrastructure, distributed manufacturing, and a full-lifecycle approach—from requirements development to advanced prototyping and new product introduction. With offices in Fort Collins, CO; Columbus, OH; and Austin, TX, we operate at the intersection of technology and mission readiness. In parallel, we are committed to workforce development, cultivating talent through hands-on engagement, industry partnerships, and skill-building initiatives that support national security and emerging technologies.
About Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace
The Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace is a digital repository of post-competition, readily awardable pitch videos that address the Department of Defense’s (DoD) most significant challenges in the Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML), data, and analytics space. All awardable solutions have been assessed through complex scoring rubrics and competitive procedures and are available to Government customers with a Marketplace account. Government customers can create an account at www.tradewindai.com. Tradewinds is housed in the DoD’s Chief Digital Artificial Intelligence Office.
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