Manufacturing as a Service (Maas) Build
Full Access to a Complete Defense Engineering & Manufacturing Team starting at $30,000 a Month. Manufacturing as a Service for defense innovators and prime contractors. One subscription. Every capability. Built in the USA.
Manufactoring as a Service (Maas)
What is DTI's Build Service?
BUILD gives defense innovators and prime contractors subscription-based access to a full team of product development and manufacturing experts for a fraction of what it costs to build that team yourself.
Here is the honest comparison. Hiring the engineering and manufacturing team you need to bring a defense product to market costs between $500,000 and $1,000,000 a year in salaries alone. That does not include equipment, a facility, tooling, supply chain setup, or the years it takes to get ITAR registered, ISO 9001 certified, and CMMC Level 2 compliant. Most companies cannot absorb that investment before their first product ships.
BUILD starts at $30,000 a month. For that, you get DTI’s entire engineering team across every discipline, a full machine shop, fabrication equipment, electronics assembly, and a production facility in Sterling, Virginia that is already built, certified, and operational. You are not paying to build any of that. It already exists. You are paying to use it for your product.
You bring the product idea. DTI designs it, builds it, tests it, and takes it to production. No factory to set up. No team to hire. No certifications to chase.
BUILD is available on 6 month and 12 month contracts. Pricing starts at $30,000 a month based on your specific program requirements. Contact our team to get a number that fits what you are building.
Who Is BUILD For?
Who Is DTI's BUILD Service For?
BUILD is for any company that has a defense product they want to bring to market but does not have the team or facility to build it.
You Have the Product Idea
- You know what you want to build. It could be a communications device, a rugged computing system, a metal component or enclosure, a tactical platform, or any defense-grade product. You have the idea and the customer relationship. What you need is a team to build it.
You Do Not Have a Factory
- Setting up a manufacturing operation from scratch takes years and millions of dollars. Most defense companies cannot do that before their first product ships. BUILD removes that problem entirely. DTI already has the factory, the engineers, the equipment, and the certifications. You pay a monthly subscription to use all of it.
You Need to Go from Prototype to Production Without Switching Partners
- A lot of companies build a prototype with one vendor and then scramble to find a production manufacturer. That handoff causes delays, quality problems, and lost time. With BUILD, the same team that builds your prototype takes you all the way to production. Nothing is lost in translation.
DTI's BUILD vs. Building It Yourself: The Real Cost Comparison
Most defense companies underestimate what it actually costs to bring a product to market on their own. Here is the direct comparison.
Year One Cost: Doing It Yourself vs. BUILD
| Do It Yourself | BUILD | |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Team: | $500K+ per year | Included |
| Machine Shop and Equipment: | $500K to $2M (one time) | Included |
| Facility and Overhead: | $100K to $300K per year | Included |
| ITAR, ISO 9001, CMMC Level 2: | $70K to $450K plus 1 to 3 years | Included from day one |
| Total Year One: | $500K+ before first product ships | Starting at $360K |
Building your own team costs $500,000 or more per year before a single product ships. That does not include equipment, a facility, or certifications. BUILD starts at $360,000 for a full year with the entire team, the full facility, and every certification already in place.
WHAT PRODUCTS CAN DTI-Build TAKE TO MARKET?
BUILD works for any defense or government-grade product that needs to be precision engineered and manufactured in the United States. Here are the main product types DTI builds through the BUILD program.
Communications Devices and Systems
If your product communicates, DTI can build it. Tactical radio accessories, antenna systems, secure communications enclosures, gateway devices, and networking hardware all fall inside DTI’s capability. We have dedicated RF engineers and the machining and fabrication equipment to build communications hardware to defense-grade standards.
Computing Devices and Platforms
Ruggedized computing enclosures, edge computing platforms, embedded system housings, and mission-specific computing hardware. DTI’s machine shop produces the precision metal components these products require, and our electronics team handles assembly and integration.
Metal Fabricated Defense Products
Any defense product built from metal — enclosures, frames, panels, brackets, or structural components. DTI runs five 3-axis mills, three 5-axis mills, fiber lasers, press brakes, and welding stations. If your product is made of metal and needs to meet defense tolerances, DTI has the equipment to build it.
Integrated Defense Systems
Products that combine an enclosure, electronics, power, and software into one finished system. DTI covers every engineering discipline needed to design and build an integrated defense platform from scratch.
Strategic execution at startup speed.
Built for Innovators
Full Capability
Get cradle-to-cradle execution—mechanical, electrical, prototyping, process development — all under one roof, with industry-leading speed.
Flexible & Scalable
Use the subscription as needed to solve problems. Scale seamlessly from prototype to stable production via long-term supply agreements.
Rapid Response
Designed for rapid demos and OTA timelines, we help teams meet today’s accelerated requirements without internal staffing bottlenecks.
Unmatched Efficiency
Shave months off development by collapsing the OODA loop with transparent communication and feedback across design, built, and test.
Capabilities
Deployable Technologies has the broadest capabilities of any engineering and manufacturing service provider in the Nation Capital Region. We are vertically integrated to design and manufacture defense systems.
Engineering
Full stack design and engineering specializing in defense electronics
Industrial Design
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Software / Firmware Engineering
RF Engineering
Network / DevOps Engineering
Cybersecurity
Optimization and Scale
Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
Manufacturing Engineering
Process Development
Supply chain development and management
Value engineering
Machining
5x 3-axis vertical mills
3x 5-axis mills (1x w/pallet pool)
1x Horizontal mill w/pallet pool
2x Lathes
1x Mill-turn lathe
Fabrication
3x Fiber laser
1x CO2 laser
2x Press brake
1x Deburring machine
3x Welding stations
Production
Production Machining
Injection Molding (Partner)
Stamping (Partner)
Die Casting (Partner)
Supply chain and inventory management
Approvals
ISO 9001:2015 registered
SAM.gov registered
ITAR registered
NIST 800-171 / CMMC Level 2 compliant
Ancillary
Additive manufacturing (3d Printing)
Hardware insertion
Power coat painting
Wet coat painting
Cerakote painting
Aluminum dip brazing (Partner)
Cables and harnesses (Partner)
Chemical conversion coating
Laser engraving
Screen printing
Electronics assembly
Crating, palletization, kitting
Cut and sew / soft goods
PCBAs (In-house / Partner)
You Have the Product Idea. We Have Everything Needed to Build It.
BUILD gives defense companies full access to DTI’s engineering and manufacturing team starting at $30,000 a month. Whether your product is a communications system, a computing device, a metal fabricated platform, or something else entirely, DTI can take it from concept to production. Built in the USA. Certified and compliant from day one.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is BUILD in simple terms?
BUILD is a monthly subscription to DTI’s full engineering and manufacturing team. You pay $30,000 a month and DTI designs, engineers, builds, and produces your defense product. You do not need your own factory or engineering team. DTI is your team.
What kinds of products can DTI build through BUILD?
Any defense or government-grade product that involves metal, electronics, or both. Communications devices, computing systems, metal enclosures and components, tactical platforms, and integrated defense systems are all products DTI builds through BUILD. If you are not sure whether your product fits, contact us and we will tell you directly.
What does BUILD actually cost and how does it compare to doing it yourself?
BUILD starts at $30,000 a month based on your program requirements. A 12 month contract starts at $360,000. A 6 month contract starts at $180,000. To put that in perspective, building your own engineering and manufacturing team costs $500,000 or more per year in salaries alone before a single product ships. Add equipment, facility overhead, and certifications and the costs grow significantly from there. BUILD gives you the entire team, the full facility, and all the certifications included — starting at $360,000 for the year.
How long is a BUILD contract?
BUILD runs on either a 6 month or 12 month contract. A 6 month contract works well for products in the early prototype phase. A 12 month contract is better for products moving through development and into production. Contact our team to discuss what fits your product timeline.
Does BUILD cover full production or just prototypes?
BUILD covers the full lifecycle from design through prototype, validation, and into stable production. The same team handles every phase. When your product is ready to scale, we manage that transition without changing vendors or losing any of the work that was done during development.
Is everything manufactured in the USA?
Yes. Every product built through BUILD is designed and manufactured in Sterling, Virginia. DTI meets TAA compliance and Buy American Act requirements. If domestic manufacturing is a contractual requirement for your program, BUILD satisfies it.
What is the difference between BUILD and a regular contract manufacturer?
A contract manufacturer needs a finished design before they can help you. BUILD starts from your product idea. DTI designs the product, engineers it, builds the prototypes, validates the design, and takes it to production. If you do not have a finished design yet, BUILD is where you start.