Pathways through Commercial Solutions Openings (CSO)

Name: Pathways through Commercial Solutions Openings (CSO)
Creator: Department of Defense
Keywords: CSO

Department of DefenseDefense Innovation Unit (DIU)

AI Overview

DoD seeks integrated unmanned surface and aerial vehicle systems to detect and counter low-cost maritime threats. The prize competition targets affordable, scalable solutions combining proven USVs with mature drones for sensing, tracking, and defeat operations across contested waters.

This summary is AI-generated from the official solicitation.

Key Details

Agency

Department of Defense

Funding Amount

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Release Date

July 28, 2026

Due Date

August 10, 2026 (Closed)

Official Description

Problem

The cost-exchange ratio for detecting and neutralizing asymmetric maritime threats in contested environments is heavily skewed in favor of the adversary. Bad actors deploy low-cost, low-signature threats—including explosive Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs), Group 1–3 Unmanned Aircraft System (UASs), "go-fast" smuggling boats, and semi-submersibles.

Currently, the Department of War (DoW) relies on exquisite, multi-million-dollar naval and aviation assets to intercept these inexpe...

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Change History

Opportunity AddedJul 28, 2026 at 5:03 PM