DIU CSO #PROJ00659

DIU Solicitation for Advanced Maritime Intelligence Solutions – Deep Blue Observer Prize Challenge

This opportunity seeks advanced maritime intelligence solutions for the Deep Blue Observer Prize Challenge, led by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) of the U.S. Department of Defense. - Government Buyer: - Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), U.S. Department of Defense - In partnership with U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Intelligence Fusion Centers, Joint Interagency Task Force–South (JIATF-S), and Singapore Ministry of Defence - Products/Services Requested: - Advanced maritime intelligence solutions (hardware, software, or combined) - Tools must: - Integrate maritime data from multiple sources - Automatically detect and track suspicious activity - Connect and analyze data to identify patterns - Prioritize high-value alerts - Integrate with existing government platforms - Demonstrate scalability for U.S. and international partners - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with NIST SP 800-171, FIPS 140-2 encryption, DFARS cybersecurity clauses - FedRAMP Moderate or High cloud hosting for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) - Personnel training for CUI handling - Engineers with Secret clearance required for on-site development sprints (data intended to be unclassified) - Three-phase process: evaluation, vendor demonstrations, and prototype proposals - Monetary prizes for top vendors - OEMs: No specific OEMs named; open to all qualified commercial solution providers

Description

The Department of War and its partners seek advanced maritime intelligence solutions to improve maritime domain awareness capabilities. The Deep Blue Observer Prize Challenge aims to evaluate commercial open source maritime intelligence tools that outperform existing tools in speed, accuracy, and mission impact. The challenge involves a three-phase process including evaluation of submissions, vendor demonstrations, and solicitation of proposals for prototype projects. Solutions should integrate multiple data sources, detect suspicious activity automatically, and be scalable for use by U.S. and international partners. Vendors must comply with security and data handling requirements for controlled unclassified information.

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