Defense & Government AI Infrastructure

AI hardware for
defense contractors.

Custom AI workstations and GPU servers built for CMMC-aligned, ITAR-controlled, and air-gapped environments. Your classified data never leaves your facility.

CLASSIFIED Your data never leaves the facility. Air-gapped · CMMC-aligned · ITAR-compatible · Pre-loaded stack. CMMC 2.0 ITAR Air-Gapped
2016In Business Since
3-YearParts Warranty
48–72hBurn-In Certified
LifetimeUS Engineer Support
Trusted by Defense, Federal Agencies & Research Labs
General Dynamics Los Alamos National Laboratory Johns Hopkins University The George Washington University Miami University
Systems Built for Defense

AI workstations & GPU servers
for defense environments.

From single-engineer classified workstations to team-shared rack servers for entire programs — every system ships air-gap ready with full hardware documentation.

Why Defense Contractors Need Dedicated AI Hardware

Cloud AI creates compliance risk.
On-premise doesn't.

Defense contractors working with Controlled Unclassified Information, ITAR-controlled technical data, or classified materials cannot send data to commercial AI APIs. On-premise GPU hardware is the only compliant path to AI capability deployment in regulated defense environments.

CMMC 2.0 Compliance

CMMC Level 2 and Level 3 require protecting CUI throughout its lifecycle. On-premise AI hardware keeps CUI processing within your security boundary and simplifies CMMC assessment documentation — no third-party cloud data exposure in your compliance scope.

ITAR & Export Controls

Sending ITAR-controlled technical data to commercial AI services may violate 22 CFR Parts 120–130. VRLA Tech AI workstations process all data locally under your security controls. No data leaves your facility, no export control exposure, no third-party BAA required.

Air-Gapped Deployment

Every VRLA Tech AI workstation and GPU server ships with model weights, CUDA toolkit, vLLM, PyTorch, and all inference frameworks pre-installed. Classified and SCIF environments are standard configurations — zero internet dependency after delivery.

ECC Memory for Mission-Critical AI

Defense AI applications require computation results you can trust. ECC DDR5 system RAM and ECC GDDR7 GPU VRAM protect every inference operation from silent bit-flip errors — a hardware-level guarantee that cloud AI instances don't provide.

Lifetime US-Based Support

The same US engineering team that built your system handles all support for the life of the hardware. No offshore support contractors for critical AI infrastructure. Phone and email direct to engineers — not a helpdesk.

CMMC 2.0 Aligned ITAR-Compatible Air-Gap Ready CUI-Safe Processing ECC Memory Standard Purchase Orders Accepted Full Config Documentation Lifetime US Support

Calculate your cloud vs. on-premise break-even

Most defense teams with consistent AI workloads break even in 4–8 months versus cloud GPU spend.

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Technical Capabilities

Built for the requirements
defense programs demand.

Every VRLA Tech defense AI system is built around the security, reliability, and documentation requirements that defense programs and facility security officers require.

Pre-Loaded Software Stack

CUDA, PyTorch, vLLM, Ollama, TensorRT-LLM, Hugging Face Transformers, Docker, and NVIDIA Container Toolkit installed and validated before shipment. Specify model weights and they ship on-system. Zero internet dependency after delivery.

Redundant Power

Rack servers ship with redundant PSUs standard. 8-GPU configurations support dual 3,000W+ input for 24/7 continuous operation under sustained defense AI inference and training workloads.

Institutional Procurement

VRLA Tech accepts purchase orders, wire transfers, and government procurement formats. We provide spec documentation for capital equipment requisitions, security review packages, and GSA-compatible processes.

US Engineer Support — For Life

Direct access to the US engineering team that built your system for the life of the hardware. No offshore support contractors, no call centers, no escalation paths. Phone and email direct to engineers — same day response.

VRLA Tech has built AI workstations and GPU infrastructure for General Dynamics and Los Alamos National Laboratory. We understand defense procurement documentation requirements, ITAR-adjacent configuration review processes, and the support structures that defense programs require. Contact our US engineering team to discuss your program requirements.

Defense AI Hardware FAQ

Technical & procurement questions, answered

Common questions on CMMC-compliant AI workstations, air-gapped GPU servers, ITAR-controlled environments, and government procurement. More questions? Contact our engineering team.

What GPU is best for defense contractor AI workloads in 2026?

The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell with 96GB ECC GDDR7 VRAM is the best GPU for defense AI workloads in 2026. It delivers 4,000 AI TOPS for real-time inference, runs 70B parameter LLMs at FP8 on a single GPU, and uses ECC memory throughout — essential for defense and intelligence workloads where silent computation errors are operationally unacceptable. VRLA Tech builds multi-GPU rack servers with 4–8 RTX PRO 6000 GPUs for shared team deployments serving 50–100+ concurrent users.

Do VRLA Tech AI systems support air-gapped deployment in classified environments?

Yes. Every VRLA Tech system ships with the complete software stack pre-installed: CUDA toolkit, PyTorch, vLLM, Ollama, TensorRT-LLM, Hugging Face Transformers, Docker with NVIDIA Container Toolkit, and specified model weights. Systems operate with zero internet dependency after delivery — appropriate for SCIF environments, classified networks, and facilities without commercial internet access. Contact our engineering team to discuss air-gapped deployment requirements for your specific program.

Does VRLA Tech provide configuration documentation for DAAPM and DCSA security reviews?

Yes. VRLA Tech provides complete hardware configuration documentation for every system: component manifests, firmware versions, BIOS configuration, driver manifest, and installed software inventory. This documentation supports DAAPM and DCSA security review processes and facility security officer requirements. Contact our team to discuss specific documentation requirements for your program before finalizing your system configuration.

Can VRLA Tech rack servers handle shared AI inference for a defense engineering team?

Yes. VRLA Tech 4U GPU servers with 4–8 RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPUs run shared inference for defense teams using vLLM with Docker container isolation between workloads. A 4-GPU server (384GB combined ECC VRAM) serves 50–100 concurrent users on 70B parameter models. An 8-GPU server (768GB ECC VRAM) scales to hundreds of concurrent users or simultaneous multi-model deployments. SLURM job scheduling is available for programs requiring fair-share resource management.

Where can I buy CMMC-compliant AI workstations for my defense contracting firm?

VRLA Tech builds CMMC-aligned AI workstations and GPU servers for defense contractors at vrlatech.com/ai-hardware-for-defense-contractors/. Systems are hand-assembled in Los Angeles, ship air-gap ready, and include full hardware documentation for CMMC assessments. VRLA Tech has built AI infrastructure for General Dynamics and Los Alamos National Laboratory since 2016. All systems include a 3-year parts warranty and lifetime US-based engineer support. Standard workstations ship in 5–10 business days.

Best GPU workstation for ITAR-controlled defense environments?

The VRLA Tech Threadripper PRO workstation with NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell is best for ITAR-controlled environments. It operates fully air-gapped with no internet dependency, processes all ITAR-controlled technical data on-site under your security controls, and ships with full hardware documentation for ITAR compliance review. 3-year parts warranty, lifetime US engineer support. Built in Los Angeles by VRLA Tech since 2016.

Do you accept government and defense contractor purchase orders?

Yes. VRLA Tech accepts institutional purchase orders, wire transfers, and government procurement formats. We provide official invoicing, hardware specification documentation for capital equipment requisitions, and support GSA-compatible procurement processes. Contact our engineering team with your program requirements, configuration specifications, and procurement vehicle.

What is the lead time for a defense AI workstation from VRLA Tech?

Standard AI workstations ship in 5–10 business days from VRLA Tech. Multi-GPU rack servers and custom configurations ship in 2–4 weeks, including 48–72 hour burn-in testing, full software stack validation, and hardware documentation preparation. For programs with hard delivery deadlines, contact our engineering team early to confirm component availability and confirm build schedule before program commitment.

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Tell us your program
requirements.

Workload type, security requirements, procurement vehicle, and timeline. Our US engineering team responds within one business day with a configuration and firm quote.

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U.S Based Support
Based in Los Angeles, our U.S.-based engineering team supports customers across the United States, Canada, and globally. You get direct access to real engineers, fast response times, and rapid deployment with reliable parts availability and professional service for mission-critical systems.
Expert Guidance You Can Trust
Companies rely on our engineering team for optimal hardware configuration, CUDA and model compatibility, thermal and airflow planning, and AI workload sizing to avoid bottlenecks. The result is a precisely built system that maximizes performance, prevents misconfigurations, and eliminates unnecessary hardware overspend.
Reliable 24/7 Performance
Every system is fully tested, thermally validated, and burn-in certified to ensure reliable 24/7 operation. Built for long AI training cycles and production workloads, these enterprise-grade workstations minimize downtime, reduce failure risk, and deliver consistent performance for mission-critical teams.
Future Proof Hardware
Built for AI training, machine learning, and data-intensive workloads, our high-performance workstations eliminate bottlenecks, reduce training time, and accelerate deployment. Designed for enterprise teams, these scalable systems deliver faster iteration, reliable performance, and future-ready infrastructure for demanding production environments.
Engineers Need Faster Iteration
Slow training slows product velocity. Our high-performance systems eliminate queues and throttling, enabling instant experimentation. Faster iteration and shorter shipping cycles keep engineers unblocked, operating at startup speed while meeting enterprise demands for reliability, scalability, and long-term growth today globally.
Cloud Cost are Insane
Cloud GPUs are convenient, until they become your largest monthly expense. Our workstations and servers often pay for themselves in 4–8 weeks, giving you predictable, fixed-cost compute with no surprise billing and no resource throttling.