Closed Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE

    Defense Innovation Unit Commercial Solutions Opening

    Sol. HQ0845-20-S-C001Special NoticeMOUNTAIN VIEW, CA
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    POSTED
    Apr 20, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    54171
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    9999
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Defense Innovation Unit is seeking proposals for innovative commercial technologies to enhance military effectiveness through prototype projects. This competitive process aims to secure funding agreements for solutions that contribute to U.S. national security. Interested parties should check the DIU website for updates on topic areas and submission deadlines.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    HQ0845-20-S-C001
    Notice Type
    Special Notice
    Posted Date
    April 20, 2026
    Response Deadline
    NAICS Code
    54171AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    9999
    Contract Code
    97AD
    Primary Contact
    DIU contact email
    State
    CA
    ZIP Code
    94043
    AI Product/Service
    both

    Description

    The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is interested in awarding funding agreements (Agreements) to nontraditional and traditional defense contractors to carry out prototype projects that are directly relevant to enhancing the mission effectiveness of military personnel and the supporting platforms, systems, components, or materials proposed to be acquired or developed by the Department of Defense (DoD), or to improvement of platforms, systems, components, or materials in use by the Armed Forces of the United States. As such, DIU hereby announces the release of their streamlined Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO). This CSO is seeking proposals for innovative, commercial technologies that accelerate attainment of asymmetric defense capabilities. In this context, innovative means any new technology, process, or business practice, or any new application of an existing technology, process, or business practice that contributes to the sustainment of global peace and U.S. national security. This CSO is considered a competitive process, intended to ensure that competitive procedures are used to the maximum extent practicable when entering into Agreements to carry out these prototype projects. Interested parties with current or new/developmental innovative technological solutions or enhancements are highly encouraged to visit the DIU website to obtain more information regarding the process of presenting their solutions to DIU and the potential for securing said Agreements under this CSO. Topic Areas of Interest (AoI) will be posted on the DIU website and may be updated at any time. Please note that the submission period for solution briefs under the identified AOI's will be open for a limited period of time, so check the DIU website for updates frequently. DIU's website is: https://www.diu.mil/work-with-us

    Key dates

    1. April 20, 2026Posted Date

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    Defense Innovation Unit Commercial Solutions Opening is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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