ARI’s Rapid Acquisition Marketplace (RAM) Wins Acclaimed GovForum Disruptive Program Award

BLOOMINGTON, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Applied Research Institute (ARI) has been recognized as a trailblazer in defense innovation, earning GovForum’s Disruptive Program Award for its Rapid Acquisition Marketplace (RAM). This award highlights ARI’s role in revolutionizing government procurement, dramatically reducing acquisition timelines and unlocking access to cutting-edge technology at an unprecedented speed. As demands for government efficiency grow, the RAM is already accelerating DoD acquisition timelines by 300%, enabling faster, more efficient delivery of mission-critical capabilities to warfighters.

“At ARI, we turn challenges into breakthroughs. Being honored with the GovForum Disruptive Tech Award validates our commitment to radically transforming government procurement through innovation, collaboration, and relentless pursuit of results to taxpayers,” said David Roberts, CEO of the Applied Research Institute. “ARI RAM is not just a platform—it’s a catalyst for change that empowers agencies to achieve unprecedented efficiency and mission success."

GovForum is a leading platform connecting government and industry leaders, showcasing emerging technologies, and recognizing groundbreaking advancements in public sector innovation. The Disruptive Program Award recognizes programs that drive measurable impact and showcase breakthrough innovation that enhance and advance each agency’s mission.

Transforming Defense Procurement

ARI’s ARI RAM is at the forefront of transforming government procurement. By integrating cutting-edge digital tools with agile contracting mechanisms, ARI RAM empowers agencies to rapidly acquire innovative capabilities while ensuring full compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and policies.

To date, the ARI RAM has:

• Engaged 55 DoD organizations with over $440 M in awards via the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace.
• Accelerated acquisition timelines 3x by streamlining the contracting process and leveraging full congressional acquisition authorities.
• Been adopted by CDAO (Chief Digital AI Office), DARPA and Air Force Platform One.

Bringing RAM to Your Agency

ARI’s Rapid Acquisition Marketplace is available to all federal agencies and can be engaged on a sole-source basis under the authority of 10 USC 4022(f). To discover how ARI RAM can accelerate your agency’s modernization efforts, please schedule an information session by contacting ARI Communications Lead Amy Ross: amy.ross@theari.us

About ARI

The Applied Research Institute (ARI) is a neutral, third-party nonprofit committed to uniting innovators and powering innovation across the technology ecosystem to drive economic growth and enhance national security.

With a practitioner-driven approach, ARI transforms ideas into mission-ready capabilities, helping government and industry bridge the gap between concept and execution.