Bonafi, Inc. — Los Angeles, CA

Technology
for a connected
world

Four pioneering ventures — secure mixed reality hardware, distributed edge computing, AI-driven lead generation, and advanced defense energy systems — united under one roof.

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4×
Business verticals
SBIR
Phase I awardee
20K
Leads / year capacity
DoD
Trusted contractor

// Our Four Businesses

One company.
Four frontiers.

From battlefield-grade mixed reality to distributed cloud infrastructure and AI-powered marketing, Bonafi operates at the intersection of emerging technology and real-world impact.

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Original
MR Glass
Defense · Mixed Reality · Blockchain

AFWERX award-winning mixed reality glasses with blockchain-based cybersecurity for aircraft maintenance and military operations.

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Distributed
Data Centers
Edge Computing · Infrastructure · Getaway Space

Distributed edge data center infrastructure in partnership with Getaway Space — resilient, sovereign cloud built for the next generation.

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AI-Based
Marketing
Lead Generation · AI Automation · Government

Full-funnel AI lead generation — 20,000 qualified prospects per year — with autonomous nurture, appointment booking, and live attribution dashboards.

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SST-Coupled
BESS
Defense Energy · Microgrid · ERDCWERX

Solid-State Transformer paired with 2 MWh battery storage — a containerized hybrid tactical microgrid delivering 30–40% fuel savings for Army operations.

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AFWERX ACE Challenge Winner

01 — Original MR Glass

ACE Common Aviation
Support Equipment

Bonafi's advanced MR Glasses integrate distributed ledger technology for superior cybersecurity and supply chain verification, earning the SBIR Phase I award and winning the AFWERX challenge for their commitment to secure, innovative technology in various industries.

These glasses offer a revolutionary experience with hands-free operation, AI-assisted voice and gesture commands, addressing performance and security enhancements.

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Enhanced Response Times & Traceability

Real-time data retrieval and full supply chain traceability through distributed ledger architecture.

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No Central Server Required

Decentralized node architecture eliminates single points of failure and central attack vectors.

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Resilience Against Cyber Threats

Blockchain-based integrity verification protects every data transaction from manipulation.

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Streamlined Comms & Collaboration

Real-time expert support and documentation sharing across distributed field teams.

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Blockchain-Based
Cybersecurity

We use a distributed ledger system to store data on individual nodes, enhancing response times without a central server. This approach eradicates any single failure point, thus ensuring a resilient and efficient network.

02

AI-Assisted
Repairs

AI chip enables automatic detection of fluid leaks and misalignments, providing visual indications for quality control processes. Anyone who can follow instructions is capable of handling repairs.

03

Scaleable Aircraft
Maintenance

The implementation of a new system on military bases allows any personnel to perform repairs, increasing overall efficiency and enabling soldiers to access remote expert support.

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Improved Aircraft
Service

This system facilitates the retrieval of recommended solutions, prior repair history, and relevant manuals, while also allowing for real-time inventory status reports and the ordering of required parts.

Press & Recognition

06/21/2023 — Press Release

BONAFI Wins AFWERX ACE Common Aviation Support Equipment Challenge SPIRAL2

Bonafi, Inc., a cutting-edge LA tech startup, recently showcased its groundbreaking "Mixed Reality Glass for Rapid Diagnostics and Recovery" at the AFWERX ACE Challenge, earning accolades from evaluators for the technology's potential in aiding aircraft recovery at U.S. Air Force bases.

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07/04/2023 — Press Release

PNC Solutions and US-based Bonafi Successfully Advance to Second Phase of AFWERX Challenge

PNC Solutions and Bonafi have advanced to the second stage of the AFWERX Challenge with their augmented reality (AR) glasses, MetaLens. They aim to commercialize the technology for use in the U.S. market and military sector.

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Take Operations to New Heights

Take Your Operations to
New Heights with Bonafi's
Secure Mixed Reality Glasses

Unlock the true potential of your force by integrating Bonafi's innovative and secure Mixed Reality Glasses into your operations. Experience enhanced collaboration, increased efficiency, and unparalleled security through our blockchain technology.

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⬡ Partnership Venture

02 — Distributed Data Centers

Edge Infrastructure
Built to Last

Bonafi and Getaway Space are building the next generation of distributed edge data centers — resilient, sovereign cloud infrastructure deployed at the edge, closer to users and farther from single points of failure.

In Partnership With
Getaway Space
Distributed infrastructure & alternative asset platform
Edge
Distributed architecture
99.9%
Target uptime SLA
Zero
Single points of failure
Multi
Sovereign node regions
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Distributed Edge Nodes

Compute, storage, and networking deployed at geographically distributed edge locations — reducing latency and eliminating centralized failure points.

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Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure

Data residency and regulatory compliance built in from the ground up. Your data stays where you need it — jurisdictionally and physically.

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Colocation & Managed Services

Full-service colocation with on-site management, hardware provisioning, network connectivity, and 24/7 monitoring for enterprise and government clients.

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Blockchain-Verified Supply Chain

Leveraging Bonafi's existing distributed ledger expertise to verify hardware provenance, firmware integrity, and supply chain authenticity across the data center stack.

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Alternative Asset Infrastructure

Infrastructure-as-investment — distributed data center nodes available as alternative asset vehicles through the Getaway Space platform for accredited investors.

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DoD & Government Ready

Built to FedRAMP-aligned security standards with CMMC-compatible configurations — ready for federal agency and defense contractor workloads.

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Build on infrastructure
that doesn't quit.

Interested in colocation, investment, or a partnership? The Bonafi × Getaway Space distributed data center network is accepting early participants.

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⚡ Government Contractor · NAICS 541810

03 — AI-Based Marketing

The full-funnel
AI recruiting
machine

From first impression to booked appointment — Bonafi's AI marketing platform delivers 20,000 pre-qualified leads per year with autonomous nurture, real-time attribution, and AI recruiter deployment.

20K
Leads / year
24/7
AI Recruiter
≥8%
Conversion rate
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Multi-Channel Targeting

YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X, Google Search — geo-fenced to your eligible population

2
AI Lead Scoring

Proprietary ML models rank prospects by conversion probability in real-time

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Agentic Nurture Workflows

Behavior-triggered email, SMS, and retargeting sequences run autonomously

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AI Recruiter Chatbot

Embedded 24/7 on your website and social — answers questions, books appointments

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CRM Delivery & Dashboard

Leads delivered to your CRM with full attribution; monthly briefing reports

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AI Recruiter Chatbot

Deployed on your website and social pages — answers FAQs, nurtures leads, books appointments, and sends real-time alerts to your team. Always on.

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Lead Generation Engine

Custom microsites, multi-domain targeting, calendar booking integration, and automated sequenced email and SMS remarketing delivering 20,000+ qualified leads annually.

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Attribution Dashboard

Live reporting across all channels — lead volume, AI engagement metrics, appointments scheduled, campaign ROI. Monthly briefings with full written reports.

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Recruiter Training

Structured onboarding for your team — how to work with AI-generated lead queues, escalate warm leads, and navigate the dashboard. In-person or virtual.

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Active Management

Continuous platform oversight, microsite maintenance, creative refresh, A/B testing, and COR-directed updates responded to within one business day.

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Government Ready

NAICS 541810 · 541330 · 334511 · 518210 · CAGE 8AT57 · SAM registered · CMMC Level 1 · FFP contract capable · QCP delivery within 15 days of award.

Federal Contractor
Case StudyGetaway Space× StartEngine

10,000 investors
reached. 65 committed.
$70,000 raised.

Bonafi ran the full-funnel investor acquisition campaign for Getaway Space's Regulation CF offering on StartEngine.com — from targeting to nurture to conversion — demonstrating the identical pipeline proposed for large-scale recruiting and outreach campaigns.

10K
Prospects reached
65
Investors converted
$70K
Capital raised
0.65%
Cold conversion rate

Government Contracts

Ready to work
with your agency

Bonafi is an active small business federal contractor with a proven record of DoD performance. SBIR Phase I awardee, AFWERX challenge winner, and registered in SAM.gov.

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⚡ ERDCWERX26_OT01 · PROJECT TEMPO

SST-Coupled
2 MWh BESS
Hybrid Tactical Microgrid

A containerized Solid-State Transformer paired with battery energy storage — delivering 30–40% fuel savings, 25–30% size reduction, and soldier-independent digital control for Army operations.

Nontraditional Defense Contractor CAGE: 8AT57 · UEI: LUTKZ2FQ3MK3 FFP · $1.5M – $2.0M ROM
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BESS
2 MWh LFP · IP66
154 Wh/kg · 8,000+ cycles
DC Bus
600–1200V ⟷
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SST
1 MW · DAB Topology
SiC · 20–100 kHz
4,160V AC
3-Phase ⟷
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PSC
Primary Switching Center
Vacuum Circuit Breaker
Grid / MEP →
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MEP-810D
Diesel Generator
Reduced runtime
30–40%
Fuel Savings
25–30%
Size & Weight Reduction
60%
System Loss Reduction
9 mo.
Delivery Timeline
18 mo.
Program Duration
TRL 9
BESS Maturity Level
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Containerized Platform

ISO 20-ft NEMA 3RX enclosure, under 35,000 lbs. Dry-type, sealed — no oil, no hazmat risk in desert or DVE environments. Operates –40°F to +130°F.

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Native Bidirectionality

Dual Active Bridge (DAB) topology with SiC devices enables single-stage charge and discharge — eliminating the separate inverter required by conventional approaches.

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Soldier-Independent Control

Native Modbus TCP/IP and CAN bus integration. The Microgrid Controller autonomously manages dispatch schedules with no continuous soldier intervention required.

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Active Power Quality

Four-quadrant power factor control, active harmonic filtering, and instantaneous voltage regulation protect sensitive C2 loads from generator transients.

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Short Lead Times

SiC devices sourced from US distributors; transformers manufactured locally. While conventional 60 Hz transformer delivery runs 12–24 months, SST ships in 9.

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UPS Resilience

BESS functions as a fully autonomous UPS — instantly bridging power gaps during MEP-810D maintenance windows, refueling, or unplanned shutdowns.

Technical Team

World-class power electronics.
Defense-grade delivery.

CEO / Program Lead
Steve Kuh
30 yrs tech executive · Bonafi, Inc.
Program Manager
Ken Dulaney
President, NC Solar Inverters LLC
Lead Power Electronics Engineer
Dr. Wensong Yu
Prof., NC State FREEDM Center · SiC SST patents
BESS Partner
Our Next Energy (ONE)
Michigan-based LFP manufacturer · one.ai

18-Month Milestone Schedule

M1
Award
M3
PDR
M9
FAT
M13
Delivery
M16
OV
M18
Final

Path to Production

  • Successful OV → follow-on production under 10 U.S.C. 4022(f) — no re-competition
  • COTS-based design architected for rapid manufacturing scale-up
  • Projected 20–25% unit cost reduction at 10+ unit production run
  • Directly supports Army PM Prime Power modernization roadmap

// About Bonafi

Built at the intersection
of defense, data,
and intelligence.

Bonafi, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based deep technology company operating across four high-impact verticals: secure mixed reality hardware for defense, distributed edge data center infrastructure, AI-driven lead generation for government and enterprise clients, and solid-state transformer–coupled battery energy storage systems for tactical military microgrids.

Founded by veterans of the DoD contracting ecosystem, Bonafi was built to bring commercial-grade AI and distributed systems to sectors that demand the highest levels of security, reliability, and accountability.

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Steve Kuh
CEO & Founder

"Our goal is to bring the sophistication of commercial AI and distributed infrastructure to the organizations that need it most — defense, government, and mission-critical enterprise."

Steve Kuh brings over 20 years of digital marketing and technology program management experience to Bonafi. He has led DoD-adjacent technology programs, won the AFWERX ACE Challenge (USAF contract FA864920P0832), and built AI-powered marketing campaigns reaching tens of thousands of prospects. Under his leadership, Bonafi has grown into a multi-vertical technology company registered in SAM.gov as an active small business federal contractor.

SBIR
Phase I Awardee
AFWERX
ACE Challenge Winner
SAM
Active Federal Contractor · UEI: LUTKZ2FQ3MK3
SB
Small Business · NAICS 541810 · 541330 · 334511 · 518210 · CAGE: 8AT57

// Get In Touch

Let's build
something together.

Whether you are exploring a partnership, requesting a capabilities brief, or looking to procure our services as a government agency or enterprise client — we would like to hear from you.

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Address
9555 Owensmouth Ave, Suite 2
Chatsworth, CA 91311
Los Angeles, California
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Phone
818-773-0333
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Government Contracting
UEI: LUTKZ2FQ3MK3 · CAGE: 8AT57
NAICS: 541810 · 541330 · 334511 · 518210 · SAM.gov: Active

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