AI on Demand: New Tool Aims to Secure Federal Supply Chains

ARLINGTON, VA – December 04, 2025 – The complex web of federal contracting, a cornerstone of national security, is grappling with a persistent and dangerous vulnerability: its supply chain. A staggering 58 percent of security breaches involving top U.S. federal contractors originate not from internal failures, but through third-party attack vectors. In response to this critical threat, a new partnership is bringing an AI-powered solution to the forefront. Announced at the American Aerospace & Defense Summit, defense technology contractor Core4ce and competitive intelligence provider InfoBase Publishers are launching CrossSight, a platform designed to deliver on-demand, AI-driven due diligence reports.

Set for release in January 2026, CrossSight aims to transform a traditionally slow and cumbersome vetting process into a near-instantaneous one. By integrating Core4ce’s advanced AI engine with InfoBase's venerable DACIS platform, the tool promises to generate real-time, defensible risk assessments in minutes, offering a new line of defense for a sector under constant threat.

The New Federal Firewall

The timing of CrossSight’s arrival is no coincidence. Federal agencies are under increasing pressure to harden their supply chains against foreign influence and cyber threats. Sweeping initiatives like the Pentagon's "Golden Dome" project are raising the bar for supply chain oversight, while the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program imposes strict, auditable security requirements on defense contractors. These mandates, alongside updated guidance from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), are shifting the paradigm from periodic compliance checks to a state of continuous monitoring and proactive risk management.

For federal contractors, this means the burden of proof has grown heavier. They must not only secure their own networks but also demonstrate comprehensive due diligence on every partner and supplier in their ecosystem. This is precisely the challenge CrossSight is built to address. By consolidating hard-to-access information on ownership, corporate affiliations, and potential vulnerabilities, the platform provides acquisition and compliance teams with a rapid, unified view of third-party risk.

“CrossSight showcases the investments Core4ce has made in AI and machine learning and data innovation to help customers make rapid, well-informed decisions about partner selection, supplier risk, and program support,” said Todd Harbour, Managing Partner and Chief Technology Officer at Core4ce, in the announcement. “As federal initiatives like Golden Dome raise expectations for stronger supply chain oversight and the requirements of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program, contractors will need clear insight into their own suppliers. CrossSight gives teams a practical way to demonstrate that readiness with speed and confidence.”

Democratizing Due Diligence

Beyond its security implications, CrossSight introduces a business model innovation that could reshape the competitive landscape. Traditionally, sophisticated intelligence and risk assessment platforms have been the domain of large prime contractors with deep pockets, often requiring expensive, large-scale enterprise deployments and long-term subscriptions. This high barrier to entry can leave small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) at a significant disadvantage, struggling to meet the same stringent due diligence requirements as their larger counterparts.

CrossSight disrupts this model by offering fast, pay-per-report assessments. This approach effectively democratizes access to high-grade, AI-powered intelligence, allowing contractors of all sizes to perform robust, audit-ready vetting without a prohibitive upfront investment. For an SMB bidding on a sensitive contract, the ability to quickly generate a defensible report on a potential subcontractor could be a game-changer, leveling the playing field and fostering a more secure federal supply base from the ground up.

This new capability extends an already mature ecosystem. InfoBase's DACIS platform is a trusted resource for over 400 organizations, providing deep intelligence on the federal aerospace and defense markets for nearly three decades. CrossSight builds on this foundation, layering automated analysis and unique datasets to deepen the decision support available to this established user base and the broader market.

Under the Hood: Fusing AI with Decades of Data

The power of CrossSight lies in the strategic fusion of two distinct but complementary strengths: Core4ce's cutting-edge AI and InfoBase's deep domain data. Core4ce brings a formidable AI/ML engine to the table, honed within its defense-focused innovation labs. This engine leverages advanced Natural Language Processing (NLP) to parse unstructured text, predictive analytics to identify anomalous patterns, and data fusion techniques to synthesize information from a vast array of sources.

Crucially, these sources extend beyond public records and news articles. The platform incorporates cyber intelligence and data from the deep and dark web, allowing it to flag risks that are invisible to conventional screening methods, such as mentions of a company in illicit hacker forums or evidence of compromised credentials. This multi-intelligence approach, which mirrors techniques used in national security missions, is designed to create a holistic and unflinching risk profile.

This powerful analytical engine is fueled by the rich, structured data from the DACIS platform. With over 100 million records covering 28 years of federal contracts, contractors, and market forecasts, DACIS provides the essential context and historical depth needed for truly meaningful analysis. The AI doesn't just find data points; it understands their significance within the specialized world of federal contracting.

“As due diligence becomes more central to national security and program success, we looked through that market lens and, as suspected, found that aerospace and defense teams continue to struggle with due diligence solutions that match the speed and complexity of this sector,” noted Eric Hess, CEO of InfoBase. “That’s why we’re excited to partner with Core4ce and bring CrossSight forward—answering the demand for specialized, domain-specific intelligence.”

By uniting government-grade data with advanced analytics, the platform offers a practical path forward for agencies and contractors alike. It supports both rapid screening for initial vetting and provides the depth needed for deeper investigative reviews, all while delivering intuitive outputs that are immediately actionable and prepared for the scrutiny of an audit. This shift from manual research to automated insight represents a fundamental evolution in how the defense industry can build and maintain trust in an environment where it has never been more critical.