S2RC Joins USSOCOM’s SOF RACER Consortium

Stone Solutions + Research Collective, LLC (S2RC), a Phoenix-based Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business and SBA 8(a) participant, has been accepted as a member of the Special Operations Forces Rapid Acquisition Consortium for Emerging Requirements (SOF RACER).

SOF RACER was launched in August 2026 by U.S. Special Operations Command’s Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics directorate (SOF AT&L) in partnership with GovSignals, with BMNT supporting member preparation. The consortium uses Other Transaction authority under 10 U.S.C. 4022 to issue SOCOM requirements to a standing membership base and evaluate short solutions briefs rather than full proposals, compressing the time from validated requirement to prototype award. Solicitation, evaluation, award, and prototyping run inside a single FedRAMP High and Impact Level 5 authorized environment.

Membership gives S2RC visibility into SOCOM requirements as they are released and the ability to compete for prototype awards across the consortium’s twelve areas of interest. Under 10 U.S.C. 4022(f), a successfully completed prototype can transition to production without a new competition.

S2RC’s capability set maps directly to several of those areas. The company’s core practice is human systems engineering: the discipline of designing systems around how operators actually perceive, decide, and act under load. That work aligns to Human-Machine Integration (AOI VIII) and SOF Operator Performance and Sustainment (AOI X). S2RC’s training and experimentation portfolio, including mixed-reality and offline-capable training systems built for degraded and disconnected environments, aligns to Multi-Domain Test and Evaluation (AOI III) and Design Development and Systems Engineering (AOI II). The company’s work in offline document processing and decision support aligns to Information Dominance and Battlespace Awareness (AOI V).

 

“Special Operations has never had a shortage of good technology. It has had a shortage of ways to get that technology in front of an Operator while the problem is still current,” said Rick Stone, Founder and CEO of S2RC. “SOF RACER compresses that gap. Our job now is to show up against real requirements with work that holds up under evaluation from Operators.”

S2RC brings relevant compliance posture to the vehicle. The company holds Final CMMC Level 2 certification, positioning it to support solicitations that involve Controlled Unclassified Information. S2RC’s leadership includes career special operations and Air Force Special Warfare personnel, giving the company direct familiarity with the operational problems SOCOM is working to solve.

 

S2RC’s participation in SOF RACER extends an existing defense portfolio that includes prime contract awards under SeaPort NxG, the Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office MAC program, and the Missile Defense Agency SHIELD IDIQ, alongside Small Business Innovation Research work in training, human performance, and decision support.

ABOUT SOF RACER

SOF RACER is an Other Transaction consortium launched by U.S. Special Operations Command’s SOF AT&L directorate in partnership with GovSignals. Membership is free and open to U.S.-registered companies, universities, and research institutions that clear screening. The consortium issues SOCOM requirements across twelve areas of interest spanning seabed to space, and runs solicitation, evaluation, award, and prototyping inside one accredited environment.

About S2RC

At Stone Solutions + Research Collective (S2RC), our essence lies in pioneering innovation within emerging and disruptive technologies. As a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business and 8(a) firm, we are dedicated to delivering bespoke, cutting-edge solutions that give our clients a competitive edge. Our elite team of Subject Matter Experts spearheads this mission, merging in-depth research, advanced engineering, and comprehensive training into a unified strategy. This approach equips our clients with the foresight and skills necessary to lead and thrive in an ever-evolving technological landscape. At S2RC, we don’t just adapt to the future; we shape it.

Anthony Lavazza

VP, Operations

Anthony Lavazza serves as Vice President of Operations at S2RC, bringing over 20 years of expertise in military safety, federal regulatory compliance, and industrial training. He leads S2RC’s operational strategy for its growing Industrial Solutions division, overseeing the delivery of risk-mitigating safety programs, deployment of digital training platforms, and implementation of compliance systems across critical infrastructure and manufacturing environments.

Before joining S2RC, Anthony founded National Safety Group, where he directed high-impact safety engagements for semiconductor and infrastructure clients. His public sector experience includes serving as a Compliance Officer at the U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA), where he was responsible for the enforcement of federal safety regulations across construction, energy, and logistics sectors.

A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Anthony served more than a decade as a Ground Safety Manager and Bulk Fuel Specialist. He is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and OSHA Outreach Instructor. His academic background includes a Master of Science in Occupational Safety and Health from Eastern Kentucky University and a Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Arizona State University.

Anthony’s appointment reinforces S2RC’s commitment to modernizing workplace safety systems through AI-enabled training platforms and ergonomic human-machine interface development. His leadership supports safer, smarter, and more efficient industrial operations across the logistics, manufacturing, and infrastructure domains

Rick Stone

CEO & Founder, S2RC

Rick Stone leads S2RC with over 22 years of experience across government, military, and aerospace sectors. A proven executive and human systems engineer, Rick shapes S2RC’s strategic vision, fosters leadership and team building, and drives innovation and growth.

In addition to his role at S2RC, Rick continues to serve as an Air Force Special Warfare Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC). He has also held leadership roles as Vice President of Strategic Planning at Black Diamond Advanced Technology and Director of Business Development at Pison Technologies. Beyond these responsibilities, Rick sits on the boards of several startups, providing strategic guidance and leveraging his extensive operational experience.

Rick holds a Master of Science in Human Systems Engineering from Arizona State University, a BA in Psychology from American Military University, and an associate degree in information technology from the Community College of the Air Force. He maintains a TS/SCI Clearance, FAA Part 107 License, SAFe Agilist Certification, and is a native Spanish speaker. Reflecting his passion for service and community impact, Rick supports veterans’ and children’s charities.