Opportunities on Tradewinds
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Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace
The Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO), in partnership with the Applied Research Institute (ARI), invites innovators to participate in an open call for novel AI/ML, digital, and data analytics space through the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace (TSM).
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This ongoing solicitation seeks technologies and capabilities that:
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Address mission-critical needs
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Close existing capability gaps
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Offer new applications or advances as of the date of submission​​
Selected solutions will be assessed for fit and readiness, then made available to DoD customers through rapid acquisition pathways—enabling faster adoption of cutting-edge capabilities across the DoD.
How to Participate
Full instructions—including submission formats, licensing terms, evaluation processes, and content guidance—are detailed in the official solicitation available on SAM.gov.
Who Can Submit
TSM welcomes submissions from:
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U.S.-based small and large businesses
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Non-traditional defense contractors
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Academic institutions and nonprofits
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Individuals with qualifying innovations
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Foreign institutions/entities (must meet all export law compliance)
TSM SBIR/STTR Aisle
The TSM Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Aisle is a dedicated video pitch environment featuring previously competed solutions developed under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.
Solutions in the Aisle:
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Have undergone competitive, merit-based review
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Are Phase III-eligible under 15 USC 638
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Can be viewed, selected, and awarded by DoD organizations without further competition
This aisle was developed specifically to support the CDAO’s mission and strategic priorities within AI/ML, digital, and data technology.
Any SBIR/STTR firm (or successor in interest) with a Phase III-eligible solution may submit a pitch to this aisle.