SPARC Briefing

SPARC: Real-Time Production Readiness for the Defense Industrial Base

SPARC gives defense agencies and manufacturers a live view of who can build what, how fast, and with what risk. It replaces static databases and self-reported capability with real machine data, so you can see true capacity, identify bottlenecks, and find alternate suppliers instantly.

The Problem

Defense programs struggle with hidden single-source dependencies, inaccurate forecasts, and no visibility into actual production readiness. Traditional tools can’t show real availability or how quickly suppliers can surge when demand spikes.

The Solution

SPARC creates a real-time picture of the industrial base by mapping capacity across CNC machining, additive manufacturing, welding, assembly, and more. It reports verified utilization, throughput, and readiness so planners can act on evidence, not assumptions.

How It Works

• A live Supply Chain Health dashboard shows current capacity and utilization

• Surge simulations allocate demand and surface bottlenecks

• Machine-verified performance charts reveal true throughput and risks

• A lightweight connector lets suppliers join quickly without heavy IT work

Why It Matters

SPARC helps the DoD, primes, and manufacturers:

• Improve readiness and sustainment

• Accelerate surge production planning

• Reduce fragility and dependency risks

• Build a measurable, resilient supply network

Who It’s For

• DoD program offices and logistics teams

• Large primes managing complex supplier networks

• Small and mid-size manufacturers looking to participate in defense work

• Integrators and data providers supporting industrial operations