Description
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is seeking proposals for innovative, commercial technologies that accelerate attainment of asymmetric defense capabilities. The Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) is a competitive solicitation that will result in the award of prototype projects, which include not only commercially-available technologies but also concept demonstrations, pilots, and agile development activities. The CSO process consists of three phases: Solution Brief, Pitch, and full written proposal. Interested companies are encouraged to visit the DIU website to obtain more information regarding the process of presenting their solutions to DIU and the potential for securing agreements under this CSO.
• The CSO is open for five years, and the submission period for solution briefs under the identified Areas of Interest (AOIs) will be open for a limited period of time.
• Companies may submit multiple solution briefs in response to any single AOI if each submission represents a separate and distinct concept.
• The period of performance for any solution brief or proposal submitted under this CSO should generally be no greater than 24 months.
• Technical data with military application may require appropriate approval, authorization, or license for lawful exportation.
• All solution briefs, pitches, and proposals shall be unclassified.