MERIT is a cloud‑based workspace for government contractors and small‑business program teams that consolidates opportunity tracking, partner evaluation, staffing fit, and capture milestones into a single system. Using AI‑driven search and automated teaming analysis, it structures each pursuit into defined stages with clear ownership, gap identification, and next‑step tasks, providing real‑time visibility across the entire business‑development pipeline.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Government contractors and small GovCon business development teams often manage capture work using disparate spreadsheets, SharePoint sites, email threads, and personal notes, resulting in fragmented data, missed gaps, and unclear ownership of tasks.
Solution
MERIT provides a unified cloud workspace that consolidates opportunity tracking, partner evaluation, staffing fit, pricing readiness, and capture milestones into a single system. Users can search SAM.gov listings or upload opportunity documents, then automatically assess teaming compatibility, capability gaps, and required roles. The platform structures each pursuit into defined stages with assigned owners and next‑step actions, enabling teams to see real‑time progress and address gaps before bid submission. Integrated AI‑assisted workflows suggest relevant partners and highlight missing clearances or expertise, while a shared dashboard offers visibility across the entire pipeline, reducing reliance on manual files and improving coordination.
Target Audience
Primary users are government contractors, capture managers, and small‑business program teams within the defense and federal contracting sector who need a coordinated, end‑to‑end business development workflow.
Features
- AI‑driven opportunity search and import from SAM.gov, with detailed fields such as agency, set‑aside, value, NAICS, and due dates
- Structured capture stages (Identification, Qualification, Capture, Proposal Submitted, Won/Lost) with clear ownership and progress tracking
- Automated partner matching based on past performance, clearances, and capability fit, plus visual gap analysis
- Staffing fit analysis that compares team member qualifications to opportunity requirements and flags shortages
- Centralized document repository and next‑step task generation linked to each pursuit
- Integrated PWin scoring and gate‑review tools for probability‑of‑win assessment
- Event matchmaking hub for small‑business programs, including participant intake, match scoring, QR‑based scheduling, and outcome reporting