Robotic Operation for Autonomous Delivery and Sustainment (ROADS) - Prize Challenge

Name: Robotic Operation for Autonomous Delivery and Sustainment (ROADS) - Prize Challenge
Creator: Department of Defense
Keywords: PRIZE

Department of DefenseDefense Innovation Unit (DIU)

AI Overview

DoD seeks integrated autonomous vehicle solutions (SAE Level 2+ to Level 4) to increase utilization of 150,000+ non-tactical vehicles and improve safety. Solutions must demonstrate commercial readiness and scale to 1,000 vehicles within one year.

This summary is AI-generated from the official solicitation.

Key Details

Agency

Department of Defense

Funding Amount

Up to $30,000,000

Release Date

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Due Date

June 8, 2026 (Closed)

Official Description

Problem

The Department of War manages a fleet of over 150,000 non-tactical vehicles (NTV) across its installations, supporting daily movement of personnel and logistics. Most vehicles remain idle for the majority of the day—often 22 to 23 hours—driven by limited access, analog dispatch processes, and fully human-dependent vehicle operations.

As a result, fleet utilization has remained persistently below target levels - driving excess fleet capacity, elevated cost per mile, and unnecessary ...

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Change History

Date ChangedMay 22, 2026 at 8:02 PM