Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
DEPT OF DEFENSE
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- Posted
- Jan 11, 2026
- Closes
- Sep 16, 2026 (in 63 days)
- Last verified
- Jul 2, 2026
At a glance
This is a government contract opportunity posted by DEPT OF DEFENSE in the research and development in the physical category. The deadline is September 16, 2026, 63 days from now.
Classification and identifiers
- Industry (NAICS)
- Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171)
- Product or service (PSC)
- Miscellaneous Items (9999)
- Solicitation number
- W15QKN-21-X-0KXD
- Contracting office
- W6QK ACC-PICA
Who can apply
About this opportunity
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 technolo...