Direct answers about Palantir implementation, what we do, and how we work.
We build Palantir Foundry and AIP systems. That means designing ontologies, writing data pipelines, developing Workshop applications, deploying AI in classified environments, and providing engineers who already know how to do this work. We only do Palantir—no other platforms, no general IT consulting.
Because Foundry is complex enough that generalists fail at it. The platform has too many specifics—incremental pipeline logic, ontology relationship modeling, Workshop module patterns, multi-org security architectures. Organizations waste money hiring consultants who learn on their contract. We already know the platform.
We're an independent implementation firm. We've built production Foundry systems and worked with Palantir's platform, but we're not part of their formal partner program. This means we're not selling Palantir licenses—we help you build with the platform you already have or plan to acquire.
Foundry is a data integration and application development platform. It connects to your data sources, transforms the data into a unified ontology (object model), and lets you build applications (Workshop) on top of it. Think of it as ETL + data modeling + low-code development in one platform. It's used heavily by federal agencies, defense, healthcare, and financial services.
AIP (Artificial Intelligence Platform) is Palantir's AI layer on top of Foundry. It lets you deploy large language models (LLMs) in your environment—including air-gapped classified networks—and integrate them with your Foundry data. The AI operates on your ontology, so it understands your data structures and can generate workflows that actually work with your systems.
An ontology is your data model in Foundry. It defines object types (like "Person" or "Transaction"), their properties, and relationships between objects. Get this wrong and everything downstream breaks—your pipelines fail, your Workshop apps don't make sense, and refactoring becomes expensive. We design ontologies that work from day one and scale as your data grows.
Workshop is Foundry's application development layer. You use it to build interfaces for end users—dashboards, case management tools, operational workflows. It's low-code but requires understanding how to structure modules, write functions, and design interfaces people will actually use. Bad Workshop apps get built and abandoned. Good ones become mission-critical tools.
If you're starting a Foundry implementation and don't have people who've built production systems before, yes. If your current team is struggling with ontology design or your pipelines keep failing, yes. If you're behind schedule because you can't find qualified engineers, yes. If your team already knows Foundry well and things are working, probably not.
Depends on what you're building. A basic ontology with a few data sources and a simple Workshop app? 2-3 months. A complex multi-organization architecture with dozens of data sources, sophisticated security controls, and multiple applications? 6-12 months. Anyone who gives you exact timelines without understanding your requirements is guessing.
Implementation costs vary based on scope, timeline, and whether you're doing staff augmentation or project-based work. For reference: a cleared Foundry engineer costs $150-250/hour depending on clearance level and experience. A 3-month project with two engineers runs $200K-$400K. Larger implementations with full teams cost more. This doesn't include Palantir's licensing fees—you pay those separately to Palantir.
You can try. The problem is qualified Foundry engineers are rare, hiring takes months, and clearance processing takes 12-18 months if they're not already cleared. Most organizations need people now, not next year. That's why staff augmentation works—our engineers already have the experience and clearances.
Foundry engineers (FDEs) build the backend—pipelines, ontology, data integration. They write transforms, configure incremental builds, and make sure data flows correctly. Deployment strategists work with end users. They figure out what problems need solving, build Workshop applications, and stay until people are using them daily. Most projects need both.
Yes. Foundry runs in air-gapped networks with no external connectivity. Data never leaves your security boundary. AIP can deploy LLMs in classified environments the same way—models run entirely offline within your network. This requires proper security authorization (ATOs), which we have experience supporting.
Yes. Our engineers hold active security clearances. If you have a cleared requirement, we can start immediately instead of waiting months for clearance processing. We understand read-on requirements, briefing procedures, and how to handle classified material in development environments.
Yes. We're an SBA-Certified Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB). CAGE: 9ZDW1, UEI: U8CWL9QJZGH1, SAM.gov active. This makes us eligible for VOSB set-asides and helps prime contractors meet small business subcontracting goals.
Yes. Many of our engagements are as subcontractors to larger primes who need Palantir specialists. We're set up for fast contract vehicle onboarding and work well within prime contractor structures. If you're a prime that won work requiring Foundry expertise, we can augment your team.
Federal agencies (defense, intelligence, civilian), healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and energy. Our core expertise is in environments where data security matters—classified programs, HIPAA-regulated systems, multi-organization data sharing with strict access controls.
We're headquartered in Ashburn, Virginia (44679 Endicott Drive, Suite 300-3001, Ashburn, VA 20147). We work on-site at client facilities, remote, or hybrid depending on the engagement. Most of our federal work is in the DC metro area.
Email us at palantir@baileyfinch.com or call (301) 458-0744. Tell us what you're trying to build or what problem you're trying to solve. We'll set up a call to discuss requirements and how we can help.
Yes. We train technical teams on Foundry platform administration, ontology design, pipeline development, and Workshop application building. Training is customized to your environment and the problems you're actually trying to solve—not generic platform overviews.
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