What Happened
Defense Innovation Unit Tackles Barrier to Classified Work
The Defense Innovation Unit is working to overcome a key hurdle that prevents some commercial companies from doing business with the military: accessing secure facilities before the Pentagon is ready to buy their technology. DIU plans to put out a new solicitation that would allow selected companies to begin the facility-clearance process before the government actually buys their technology. The effort is part of DIU’s new Bridge program, which aims to address issues such as security clearances and access to classified spaces. This development was first reported by Federal News Network.