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Pilot Program for Nontraditional Defense Contractors to Access Classified Contracts

This opportunity is a pilot program from the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to expand access to classified contracts for nontraditional defense contractors. - Solicitation is titled 'Classified Access to Address Critical Technology (CLASS ACT)' - Targets companies with innovative technology relevant to Department of War (DoW) priorities - Focus is on entities without existing facility clearances, enabling them to compete for classified contracts - Selected participants may receive: - Other Transaction (OT) prototype project awards (minimum $2,500) - Bailment agreements (no-cost, temporary access to classified spaces) - Program duration is 36 months, with periodic topic releases and adaptive requirements - No specific OEMs, products, or vendors are named; open to all qualifying nontraditional contractors - Requirements and submission instructions are detailed in the solicitation attachment - No set-aside restrictions; open competition - Facility clearance (Top Secret) is a key requirement for participation

Description

In accordance with the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) §874, Establishment of Pilot Program for Access to Shared Classified Commercial Infrastructure, the Department of War Innovation Unit (DIU) would like to expand the number of available Nontraditional Defense Contractors seeking access to, and competing for, classified contracts issued by the Department of War (DoW). This pilot solicitation titled, “Classified Access to Address Critical Technology (CLASS ACT)”, seeks to assist entities with capabilities or technology highly relevant to the DOW to gain facility clearances so that they can bring their innovation to the Department, and help solve classified technical challenges.

This solicitation and its accompanying instructions constitute a pilot program under 10 U.S.C. § 4022. DIU anticipates that topic areas, submission and evaluation criteria, and administrative guidelines will undergo active iteration and amendments following initial implementation based on operational insights and participant feedback. Potential offerors should reference amendments to this solicitation for updated guidance and revised solicitation instructions. Additional Links:DIU.mil/Bridge Program

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