The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and the National Security Innovation Network (NSIN) are running a prize challenge to identify platforms, components, and capabilities for Blue UAS.
The challenge will consider First Person View (FPV), Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3 platforms, as well as components, capabilities, and software for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).
Submissions of individual components, capabilities, and software are welcome. Submissions in the categories mentioned above that are governed by the 2020 and 2023 National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAA’s) and the 2024 American Security Drone Act are eligible for evaluation. More information about the Blue UAS List, the Blue UAS Framework, and the relevant policies can be viewed at this direct link…
Companies may submit multiple products in separate entries and are welcome to team with other companies as needed for specific proposals.
Submission Deadline
19 AUGUST 2024
23:59:59 U.S. Eastern Time
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) strengthens our national security by accelerating the adoption of commercial technology throughout the military and growing the national security innovation base. DIU partners with organizations across the Department of Defense (DoD) and with nontraditional companies to facilitate prototype projects and field advanced commercial solutions that address national security challenges. DIU leverages Other Transaction (OT) authority to award Prototype agreements, which, if successful, may result in the direct award of a follow-on Production agreement without the use of further competitive procedures. (DIU is not an OT consortium; DIU executes direct award OTs).
The National Security Innovation Network (NSIN) is a program office in the U.S. Department of Defense, nested within the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). We are set up to collaborate with a wide variety of innovators to include universities, researchers, students, entrepreneurs and start-ups. We create opportunities for collaboration across communities and connect those that might not traditionally work in national security. Together, we help drive national security innovation and develop technologies that directly support the individuals responsible for protecting our country.