# DIU CSO #PROJ00678

Automated Spectrum Management Software Challenge (DIU)

**Buyer:** Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)
**Posted:** April 27, 2026
**Respond By:** June 16, 2026
**Identifier:** PROJ00678
**NAICS:** 541511, 541512

The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), under the Department of War (DoW), is launching a challenge to identify mature, enterprise-ready software solutions for automated spectrum deconfliction and authorization.
- Government Buyer:
  - Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), Department of War (DoW)
  - In partnership with U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, NTIA, FCC, FAA, and DHS
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Automated spectrum management software (Technology Readiness Level 7 or higher)
  - Features required:
    - AI-driven dashboard for interagency spectrum coordination
    - High-fidelity RF modeling
    - Machine-to-machine APIs for integration
    - Robust cybersecurity
    - NDAA compliance
    - Support for government cloud infrastructure
    - Pathway to DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide Impact Level 5 and 6
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Solutions must be deployable and ready for demonstration
  - Multiple evaluation rounds with a total prize purse of $2,000,000
  - Potential for transition to enterprise procurement via OT agreements or FAR-based contracts
  - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to all qualified commercial software providers

### Description

Project Spectrum Strike is a prize challenge issued by the Department of War (DoW) to accelerate the adoption of high technology readiness level (TRL >= 7) software technologies for spectrum management. The challenge seeks automated, software-driven spectrum deconfliction and authorization solutions to replace the current manual, paper-based process that takes 75 to 180 days. The goal is to reduce approval timelines to less than five days and provide a deployable dashboard with AI agents for interagency coordination. The challenge includes multiple rounds with prize pools totaling $2,000,000 and aims to transition successful solutions to enterprise deployment through procurement pathways.

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