Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
ID: W15QKN-21-X-0KXDType: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-PICAPICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ, 07806-5000, USA

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    Special Notice DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE ARMY is seeking proposals for innovative, commercial technologies that enhance the mission effectiveness of military personnel and supporting platforms. The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is interested in awarding funding agreements to nontraditional and traditional defense contractors for prototype projects. The projects aim to improve platforms, systems, components, or materials used by the Department of Defense or the Armed Forces of the United States. The DIU has released a streamlined Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) for this purpose. Interested parties with innovative technological solutions or enhancements are encouraged to visit the DIU website for more information on the proposal process. The submission period for solution briefs will be open for a limited time. Visit the DIU website for updates.

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    The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) seeks to accelerate the adoption of advanced commercial technologies for the Department of Defense (DoD) through the Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) process, utilizing Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) for prototype projects. The CSO encourages innovative proposals aligned with identified Areas of Interest (AOIs), with a structured three-phase evaluation including Solution Briefs, Pitch Sessions, and Proposals to select viable projects for funding. Awards will be made through OTA contracts, with provisions for follow-on production if the prototypes are successful.
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