For CEOs, Strategy Leaders & Commercial Manufacturers
Civilian automotive, energy and heavy-equipment manufacturers often waste $250k+ and two years chasing security clearances before knowing which prime contractors actually need their shop-floor capacity. We map your existing machines and quality systems to funded, unclassified dual-use subcontracts you can bid now while sequencing high-ROI certifications for later.
Diversify away from low-margin civilian OEM price-downs into sticky defence batches
Start with unclassified Tier-2/3 subcontracts that do not require controlled-goods wait times
Invest in new quality or security registrations only after verifying buyer demand
Prioritized list of programs and supply-chain buyers matched to your equipment
Commercial-to-Defence Entry Scope
Tell us what you manufacture today, your current quality certifications and the markets you want to evaluate.
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Start with a public capability summary or line card. Mutual NDA available before sharing detailed equipment lists.
Prefer direct email or a mutual NDA first? Email hello@15rock.com
The outcomes we enable
We do not sell generic industry overviews or software seats. Every engagement delivers the verified evidence, cost models and company shortlists needed to execute.
Outcome 01 · Immediate Revenue Route
Many defence sub-assemblies, ground-support structures, enclosures and commercial-off-the-shelf components do not require controlled-goods registration on day one. We pinpoint where your current ISO/IATF shop can qualify fastest.
Delivered artifact
Capability-to-work-package map ranked by speed to revenue and capital efficiency.
Outcome 02 · Sequenced CapEx & Registrations
Instead of guessing which certificates to pursue, see which specific funded programs each registration unlocks, what it costs, and whether supplying an already-cleared Tier-2 partner is a faster first step.
Delivered artifact
Step-by-step readiness checklist comparing direct prime, Tier-2 partner and dual-use routes.
Outcome 03 · Focused Commercial Outreach
Supplier diversity and offset managers ignore generic line cards. We arm your leadership team with a targeted brief showing which capacity bottleneck on their funded program your shop solves.
Delivered artifact
Prioritized target buyer list and executive decision workbook.
Quantify the impact & inspect a sample
Adjust the slider below to model an illustrative scenario for your mandate, then inspect a sample table from the unlocked Excel workbook.
Interactive Outcome Value Model · Illustrative
Illustrative model: estimate gross-margin expansion from reallocating commercial shop capacity into specialized defence/dual-use batches.
Modeled annual gross-margin dollar uplift (+17% margin spread)
$2.0M
Fastest initial entry route while clearances process
Unclassified dual-use & Tier-2 subcontracting
Illustrative scenario comparing an 18% civilian OEM gross margin against a 35% specialized defence/dual-use batch margin (+17 percentage-point spread). Fictional example only; does not guarantee contract award.
| Entry route | Current shop fit | Requirements to validate | Time to bid | Illustrative potential$M / yr · range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route A · Unclassified dual-use sub-assemblies | Can serve today · Existing ISO 9001 & 5-axis CNC | Vendor onboarding & first-article inspection check | 1 to 3 mos | $2M to $4Mest. |
| Route B · Subcontract to an already-cleared Tier-1 supplier | Strong overlap · Overflow precision housings | Flow-down quality audit & cybersecurity baseline | 3 to 6 mos | $3M to $6Mest. |
| Route C · Direct prime contractor offset bench | Could qualify · Matches regional offset gap | Controlled-goods registration & AS9100 upgrade | 9 to 15 mos | $5M to $10Mest. |
| Route D · Direct tender bidding as prime integrator | Defer · High compliance overhead | Full facility clearance & program bonding | 18+ mos | Not sized |
| Fictional manufacturer and figures. Research findings identify routes to validate; final qualification and contract awards remain with customers and authorities. | ||||
How the engagement works
01Your leadership + 15Rock
Review your current machining, fabrication, electronics or service capabilities, certifications and revenue goals.
02AI research agents
Scan funded defence and dual-use programs, prime offset benches and sub-tier bottlenecks that match your processes.
0315Rock analysts
Compare direct, Tier-2 subcontract and dual-use entry routes, ranking each by speed, certification cost and value.
04Your commercial team
Execute the prioritized outreach plan with prime and Tier-1 buyers while sequencing only the certifications that pay back.
Commercial-to-Defence Entry Scope
Tell us what you manufacture today, your current quality certifications and the markets you want to evaluate.
Loading inquiry form…
Start with a public capability summary or line card. Mutual NDA available before sharing detailed equipment lists.
Prefer direct email or a mutual NDA first? Email hello@15rock.com
How to start
We can provide regular research updates after the first project.
No. The entire purpose of the assessment is to show you which unclassified dual-use or sub-tier routes you can pursue immediately with your existing certifications, and which specific registrations are worth funding next.
No. Qualification, security clearance, technical acceptance and contract awards always remain with the relevant customers and authorities. Our research gives your leadership an evidenced roadmap so you invest time and capital in the highest-fit routes.
Your company website, a standard capability line card or machine list, current quality certifications, and your target timeline are enough to scope the assessment.
This program is our dedicated edition of the Defence Opportunity Assessment tailored specifically for commercial and industrial manufacturers evaluating entry or expansion into defence supply chains.
Other defence outcome programs
01 · Capital & Credit Underwriting
02 · Should-Cost & Fleet Readiness
03 · Offset & Tender Capture
04 · Pre-LOI Diligence & Roll-Ups
Discuss your defence scope
Request a scoped Defence Opportunity Assessment and 90-day market entry roadmap for your business.