Burns Media Intelligence for Professionals
Free Tools

Practitioner-grade tools across federal contracting, federal grants, AI governance, and biotech

Every tool solves a specific decision — what code do I file under, which set-aside fits, is my system in scope, what's the base rate. All free. Most gate the full report behind a one-click email subscribe to the matching daily briefing.

For small-biz federal contractors

Contract Wire Tools

Built for pre-federal and first-time contractors. Work the tools in roughly this order.

For nonprofits, IHEs, and federal grant seekers

Grant Wire Tools

Free tools for pursuing federal grants on Grants.gov. CFDA discovery, eligibility checks, NOFO compliance, and budget planning.

For in-house counsel, DPOs, AI ethics leads

AI Governance Tools

Classification + gap assessment for regulated AI deployments.

For biotech investors & analysts

Biotech Tools

Catalyst discovery + interpretation + base rates.

About these tools

  • All tools run entirely in your browser — answers aren't stored or shared until you choose to subscribe.
  • Email gates unlock the full report + subscribe you (free) to the relevant daily briefing. You can unsubscribe any time with one click.
  • Tools are not legal, financial, or procurement advice. Consult counsel, an APEX Accelerator, or an analyst for specific decisions.