The BluePath-SPA Alliance is a SBA-approved Mentor-Protégé 8(a)/SDVOSB joint venture comprised of BluePath Labs LLC (Protege and Managing Partner) and Systems Planning and Analysis (Mentor). The BluePath-SPA Alliance is focused on national security missions and provides capabilities including advanced analytics, systems engineering & safety analysis, strategy, policy & compliance, program support, and related services to a variety of clients. BluePath and SPA have been working together on various projects since 2023.

BluePath Labs is a professional services and technical solutions company designed to improve the identification, development, and application of revolutionary technologies for US national interests. BluePath is now an INC 5000 company transforming critical missions for the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, Energy, and Commerce in a variety of domains ranging from strategic competition and cyber security research and development to border, supply chain, and energy program support.

For over five decades, SPA has worked domestically and globally to inform decisions that have strategic and lasting impacts on national security. SPA combines rigorous program management, rich technical expertise, and data-driven analytical insights to produce expert solutions backed by sound analysis. SPA is a trusted partner to private and public sector clients and is proud to deliver vital information in support of critical national security programs.

Joint Capabilities

Strategic Planning, Policy, & Workforce Support

  • Defense Strategy, Policy, and Budget Development
  • Strategic Planning & Communications
  • Conventional-Nuclear Integration
  • Specialized Mission Support
  • DoD Workforce Training and Instructional Design
  • Organizational Structure and Process Development
  • Monitoring & Evaluation

Intelligence, Threat, & Supply Chain Analysis

  • Supply Chain Security
  • Threat & Intelligence Analysis
  • Open-Source Research (BlueScout.io)
  • Entity Vetting & Border Security
  • Critical Minerals & Materials (CMM)
  • Business Intelligence & Economic Security
  • Kill Web & Capability Gap Analysis
  • China / PLA Studies
  • Trade Policy Impact Analysis & Stakeholder Management

Data Science, AI / ML, and Decision Analytics

  • Applied AI/ML, NLP, LLMs, and Knowledge Graphs
  • Threat Modeling and Risk Management
  • AI/ML Platform Development and Services
  • Data Discovery, Fusion, and Visualization
  • Prescriptive Forecasting and Decision Support
  • Low-code/no-code and DevSecOps Capabilities
  • Capability Gap Identification & Advanced Analytics

Modeling, Simulation, & Future Force Assessment

  • Concept of Operations (CONOPS) Development
  • Strategic Foresight & Scenario Planning
  • Wargaming & Red/Blue Force Interactions
  • Emerging Tech & Military Utility Assessments
  • Force Structure & Design Modeling
  • Operational Analysis & Assessment
  • Custom M&S Application Development

Acquisition, Cost, & Program Management

  • Program Management & Strategic Planning
  • Acquisition Planning & Portfolio Management
  • Cost Estimation & Risk Analysis
  • Budget Development & Capital Planning
  • EVM & Schedule Analysis
  • Systems Engineering & Major Acquisition Support
  • Digital Program Management & Alternatives Analysis

Systems Engineering, Cyber, & Digital Solutions

  • Model-Based and Digital Engineering
  • IV&V and Systems Integration Support
  • Agile DevSecOps and Secure Enclave Development
  • Cloud and Network Architecture
  • Offensive & Defensive Cybersecurity
  • Full Stack and Analytic Tool Development
  • Digital Twins and Virtual Testing
  • Visualization and Dashboarding Tools

Markets & Domains

The BluePath-SPA Alliance has partnered with our clients across the defense, intelligence, energy, commerce, and homeland security markets to help inform decisions that have strategic and lasting impact on national security.  We provide executive decision support for major defense acquisition programs and great power competition and systems engineering, modeling and simulation, and data science capabilities for program support.

Defense

Intelligence

Homeland Security

Our US government department and agency-level clients include:

  • Department of Defense
  • United States Navy
  • United States Marine Corps
  • United States Coast Guard
  • United States Air Force
  • United States Army
  • United States Space Force
  • Multiple Combatant Commands
  • Multiple Intelligence Agencies
  • National Aeronautics and Space Administration
  • Department of Homeland Security
  • Department of Commerce
  • Department of Transportation
  • Department of Energy
  • General Services Administration

Contract Vehicles

SBA 8(a) Sole Source Vehicle 

The BluePath-SPA Alliance is eligible for new sole source contract awards under the 8(a) program through 14 MAR 2027

Ceiling: Each contract award up to $4M-$6.5M depending on the requirement

Eligibility: Any government organization

Scope: Varies based on requirement(s)

Advantages: Ability to directly negotiate and rapidly award (2 weeks) sole source contracts through SBA sponsored 8(a) disadvantaged business development program.

BluePath is also an SDVOSB so agencies get both SDB and SDVOSB credit on each award.

Contact Us

Joe Helfrich

BluePath Labs

(301) 675-3419

jhelfrich@bluepathlabs.com

bluepathlabs.com

Wes Blankinship

Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA)

(703) 399-7018

wblankinship@spa.com 

spa.com