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FOR SOLUTION PROVIDERS
I’m a Solution Provider –
Submit Your 5-minute Pitch
Create a Solutions Provider account to submit a 5-minute solution pitch video.
(Note: This account type is designed solely for submissions and does not provide access to view other solutions.)
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FOR GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
I’m from a Government Agency –
Explore the Marketplace
Access all awardable solutions in the Marketplace with your Government account.
(Note: Only government users with a .gov or .mil email will be provided access.)
Changing the way the Department of War (DoW) discovers, assesses, and acquires cutting-edge AI, digital, and data-driven technologies.
By streamlining traditionally lengthy procurement processes, the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace leverages concise, monthly vendor-submitted video pitches, rigorously assessed against federal standards, to quickly surface validated, high-impact solutions.
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The result: an agile, transparent, and accelerated pathway connecting innovative technology providers directly with defense stakeholders, ensuring the Department of War (DoW) remains at the forefront of technological advancement and national security.
The Marketplace by Metrics
Updated monthly to highlight engagement, awards, and adoption across the Department of War.
176
Participating
Gov. Activities
$3.59B
In contracts awarded
1285
Awardable solutions
3663
Solutions
Submitted
*As of June 2026
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Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace Resource Hub
Unlock your path to success in the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace with concise explainer videos, best-in-class example submissions, a comprehensive
checklist to streamline your submission process and
guidance for Government on how to procure through the TSM.
The Aisles
The Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace provides multiple pathways for the Department of War to identify, assess, and transition innovative solutions developed across the defense ecosystem. Two dedicated aisles highlight solutions that have already undergone competitive review and are eligible for streamlined acquisition.
Tradewinds 2025 Year In Review
Analyzing the groundbreaking success of the CDAO's initiative to transform technology acquisition for the Department of War, making it faster, more innovative, and accessible.
$1.753 B
Total Value of Awards
80​
Awards Completed
113
Participating Government Activities
221
New Entrants to DOW
45 days
Median PALT (Procurement Admin. Lead Time)
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The TSM Process: From Pitch to Procurement
Tradewinds employs a streamlined, four-step process that dramatically cuts down procurement times, ensuring innovative solutions move from concept to contract with unprecedented speed.
1. Vendors Submit 5-Min Pitch Videos
2. Expert Panel Assesses Solutions
3. "Awardable" Solutions Enter Marketplace
4. Government Buyers Procure Solutions
A Complete Ecosystem for Innovation
Tradewinds is more than a marketplace; it's a holistic ecosystem designed to foster innovation from every angle, combining powerful tools with essential training and community support.
1. Solutions Marketplace (TSM)
The core digital hub of "readily awardable" technology solutions, satisfying federal competition requirements from the start.
2. Al-Enabled Tools
Leveraging Al to streamline acquisitions with tools like AcqBot for automated document creation and an Al Playground for experimentation.
3. Training, Culture & Community
Driving cultural change through literacy programs, workshops, and community forums like the Champions Council to embed innovation in the workforce.
