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Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace

Post-competition pitch videos across AI/ML, Digital and Data Analytics space.

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Create a Solutions Provider account to submit a 5-minute solution pitch video.

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Access all awardable solutions in the Marketplace with your Government account.

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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.

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.

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The Marketplace by Metrics

Updated monthly to highlight engagement, awards, and adoption across the Department of War.

144

Participating

Gov. Activities

$3.327B

In contracts awarded

1135

Awardable solutions

2930

Solutions

Submitted

*As of March 2026

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& Challenges

Help the DoW solve real-world challenges through the creation and application of AI-related products, services, and technologies.

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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 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.

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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

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.