There is growing discussion across the defense community about how to responsibly and effectively apply AI. In a system where the odds are often stacked against mid-sized contractors, finding a competitive edge is essential. Proposal preparation alone can cost 1–2% of a contract’s value, roughly $2 million on a $100 million contract – automation can reduce this number drastically while ensuring efficient, compliant work.
Mac Liu, a former engineer at Anduril and Google, offers a unique perspective on this challenge. As the Founder and CEO of Vultron, he is reshaping how government work gets done by addressing the most labor-intensive part of the industry: the proposal.
The Bottleneck of Proposal Development
The federal proposal process is a test of endurance. Proposals must move through capture, solutioning, outlining, Pink Team drafts, Red Team reviews, Gold Team sign-off, and final production. Historically, these functions have been disconnected, requiring significant manual effort to coordinate.
Liu recognized the need to unify these functions into one system. His story stems from long before his platform existed; he originally built Vultron for himself with the goal of winning more federal contracts. He quickly saw immense demand, selling multiple clients on the solution with merely a prototype.
Vultron: A Purpose-Built Solution
Vultron is a purpose-built AI platform for federal proposal development. It automates the high-cost, time-consuming parts of proposal writing, allowing teams to do what once required entire departments.
Emerging from stealth in 2024, the company is now seen as the proposal engine of federal contracting. This vision has attracted significant backing, with a $22M Series A led by Greycroft, featuring participation from Craft Ventures, South Park Commons, and Long Journey.
Efficiency and Accuracy at Scale
The platform’s impact on productivity is measurable. Vultron’s AI-powered platform generates first-draft proposals in minutes. Crucially for government work, it ensures 95%+ compliance accuracy.
The metrics reported by users highlight the shift in efficiency:
- Faster Output: Teams experience 8× faster proposal drafting.
- Higher Volume: Contractors manage 3× more submissions.
- Reduced Overhead: The platform has reduced the time and cost of federal contracting at scale.
Proven Impact in the Defense Community
Vultron has rapidly gained traction within the market. Today, the platform helps 400+ contractors and Fortune 500 companies secure billions in awards. Specifically, clients have recorded over $2.2 billion in contract wins.
The tool has been adopted by a diverse range of organizations, including Siemens, SES, Shield AI, BTAS, Workplace Options, BCF Solutions, Trideum, RSC2, Sonoran Technologies, and TSI.
Next Steps
As the proposal space evolves, efficiency is no longer optional. Evaluate your current workflow for bottlenecks in the drafting and review stages. Consider how Vultron can unify your process to increase submission volume and accuracy.
