Services & Capabilities 

We support companies in:

How We Work

We provide practical, execution-focused support to help companies navigate and operate effectively within the DoW, IC, and Federal acquisition environment.

    • Assess solution fit against Federal priorities

    • Identify relevant offices, programs, and pathways

    • Refine how capabilities are presented to government stakeholders

    • Map appropriate engagement pathways (SBIR, OTA, marketplaces, direct engagement)

    • Support early shaping activities prior to formal solicitations

    • Develop capture approaches aligned to program needs

    • Support movement from prototype to funded effort or contract

    • Structure partnerships that support transition and scale

    • Align intellectual property and delivery models to government funding

    • Advise on contracting approaches and acquisition pathways

    • Support compliance with federal requirements without slowing execution

    • Align efforts with program timelines and decision processes

    • Identify and engage relevant government, industry, and academic partners

    • Support coordination across stakeholders

    • Facilitate working sessions, demonstrations, and engagement activities

    • Develop clear positioning aligned to mission priorities

    • Support proposal development and executive communications

    • Prepare materials for events, briefings, and external engagement

    • Training on federal acquisition and transition pathways

    • Capture and proposal development support

    • Guidance on engaging effectively with government stakeholders

For Companies New to the DoW Ecoysystem, NL1GHTN provides a structured starting point:

What We Build and Support

Acquisition and technology marketplace models

SBIR and OTA engagement strategies

Public-private partnership (P3) structures

Technology transition frameworks

Workforce development and training programs

Communications and engagement strategies tied to acquisition outcome

Compliance and Intellectual Property Strategies

Negotiation strategies and support