Sustainment is an AI-native software platform built for sourcing and procurement teams in direct manufacturing and supply chain operations. Founded in 2020 and backed by over $25 million in private venture capital and more than $10 million in federal R&D investment, Sustainment was designed specifically to bring structure, visibility, and efficiency to the complex workflows that drive direct real-time procurement in manufacturing businesses. At its core, Sustainment functions as a centralized operating system for sourcing and procurement, replacing the fragmented combination of email, spreadsheets, and manual processes that most manufacturing companies rely on today. The platform connects sourcing teams, suppliers, engineers, and operations stakeholders in a single system of record, giving everyone involved in procurement the visibility and tools they need to work more effectively. Sustainment's key capabilities include: - RFQ and PO lifecycle management — structured workflows that take sourcing events from request through delivery, with automated tracking, supplier communication, and status visibility at every stage - Supplier performance and compliance tracking — centralized records on supplier history, quality performance, and compliance certifications, making it easier to select the right supplier and stay audit-ready - PO risk and delivery monitoring — proactive identification of late or at-risk purchase orders, enabling teams to shift from reactive expediting to early intervention before production is impacted - Cross-team data visibility — shared access to historical pricing, quotes, lead times, and supplier data that supports better negotiation and spend consolidation across buyers and business units - Scalable, audit-ready documentation — version-controlled drawings, revision histories, and sourcing records that support compliance requirements and traceability without additional administrative burden The business impact of the platform spans several dimensions: customers report material cost savings from more competitive sourcing, significant reductions in procurement team time spent on manual follow-up and firefighting, and improved ability to protect revenue tied to supplier on-time delivery performance. Sustainment also enables organizations to scale their procurement operations while keeping headcount sustainable by automating the coordination and communication tasks that consume the most time in manual setups. As a dual-use platform, Sustainment services mid-market manufacturing teams as well as federal and defense procurement organizations. To learn more, visit our website at www.sustainment.com.