Tampa, Florida

AI for combatant commands and special operations.

CENTCOM. SOCOM. MacDill.

Tampa hosts two combatant commands and the global hub for special operations technology. BaileyFinch delivers Palantir Foundry implementation, AIP development, and the AI engineering around them to CENTCOM, SOCOM, and the primes supporting them.

Discuss Your Program →

Federal landscape

Two combatant commands and the SOF technology ecosystem at MacDill AFB.

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) plans and executes operations across the Middle East, Central Asia, and East Africa from MacDill Air Force Base. U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) is headquartered here, commanding all special operations forces across every service branch. Together they represent some of the most operationally active commands in the Department of Defense.

SOFWERX, SOCOM's technology innovation hub, operates in Tampa and serves as a conduit for emerging technology into special operations. The combination of two combatant commands, SOFWERX, and a growing defense technology contractor base makes Tampa one of the most active markets for AI and data platform delivery in the federal space.

BaileyFinch provides cleared engineers who understand the operational tempo of combatant command programs.

What we deliver

AI and data services for combatant commands and SOF.

Operational Intelligence AI

AI for multi-source intelligence fusion, pattern-of-life analysis, and threat network mapping. Decision support tools for CENTCOM and SOCOM operational planners.

SOF Mission Planning

AI agents and data platforms for special operations mission planning, rehearsal, and after-action analysis. Built for small units operating in complex environments.

Palantir Foundry for COCOM

Ontology design and Workshop applications for combatant command Foundry programs. Operational data, logistics, and intelligence unified in production Foundry deployments.

AIP Agent Development

Agents built in AIP Logic and Agent Studio for analyst workflows, targeting support, and logistics automation. Deployed in classified environments with oversight controls and full audit capabilities.

Theater Logistics Analytics

AI for CENTCOM logistics operations. Supply chain visibility, predictive maintenance for theater equipment, and distribution network optimization across the AOR.

SOFWERX Technology Integration

Rapid prototyping and production deployment of AI capabilities sourced through SOFWERX innovation events. Bridging the gap between technology demonstrations and operational systems.

Key customers in Tampa

Commands and organizations we support.

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)

Operations across 21 countries in the Middle East, Central and South Asia. Intelligence analysis, logistics planning, and operational decision support at combatant command scale.

U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM)

Commands all U.S. special operations forces. Technology adoption, intelligence fusion, and mission planning systems for the most demanding operational environments in DoD.

SOFWERX

SOCOM's innovation outpost connecting commercial technology with special operations requirements. Rapid problem-solving events, prototyping, and technology transition programs.

Defense Primes in Tampa

L3Harris, Booz Allen Hamilton, SAIC, Leidos, and General Dynamics maintain significant Tampa operations supporting CENTCOM and SOCOM. BaileyFinch provides SDVOSB subcontracting with cleared engineers.

Supporting CENTCOM or SOCOM programs in Tampa?

Tell us about your mission. We will show you how BaileyFinch fits into your team with cleared AI and Foundry engineers.

Work here runs on the delivery model described on our Palantir Foundry delivery page.