Work With Us - Open Pathways
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We offer multiple pathways for your Technology and Talent solutions to impact national security by matching threats with real-world capabilities.
Pathways through Commercial Solutions Openings (CSO)
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Pathways through Challenges or Commercial Acceleration Opportunities
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Pathways through our Bridge Program
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Currently, there are no opportunities open
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Who's this pathway for?
If your company has a proven track record of commercial viability with commercial off-the-shelf products and tech, you're in a great position to work with us. We actively work with companies both in the U.S. and internationally, across allied countries.
How to submit
You can submit your technical solutions to posted solicitations under our Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) process and Other Transaction (OT) authority - a fast, flexible way that allows us to competitively solicit proposals for DoD projects, often awarding within 60-90 days.
Who's this pathway for?
Commercial acceleration opportunities and challenges act as dual-use Open Solicitations and Prize Challenges designed to match private-sector tech with military needs. CAO's help companies scale into the defense market through fast prototyping. We regularly seek proposals from both U.S.- and internationally-based ventures just like you.
How to submit
Apply through DIU's Challenges or Commercial Acceleration Opportunities to showcase your potential and get tailored support.
Who's this pathway for?
The Classified Access to Address Critical Technologies (CLASS ACT) program aims to expand the bench of top secret cleared nontraditional entities with technical capabilities available to the Department of War. This solicitation is seeking entities that help DoW counter unmanned systems in the maritime domain. Entities applying must ensure that each key management personnel has U.S. citizenship.
How to submit
For more background please access the CLASS ACT instructions on SAM.GOV.
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For more information on responding to a solicitation, see our Solution Brief best practices guide.
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