The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is seeking qualified organizations to establish and operate new Defense Innovation OnRamp Hubs as sub-awardees, with a focus on lowering barriers for non-traditional companies to work with the Department of War. These hubs must provide a physical presence in one of the specified states (Arizona, Hawaii, Kansas, Ohio, Kentucky, Montana, Minnesota, or Washington) and execute activities including outreach, company support, and independent verification and validation. Respondents must be U.S.-based, U.S.-owned companies headquartered in the proposed hub state. The questionnaire response deadline is July 31, 2026, with a virtual Q&A session on July 20, 2026. No budget amounts or performance location beyond the listed states are specified.

The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) seeks to identify qualified, U.S.-based organizations to establish and operate new Defense Innovation OnRamp Hubs as sub-awardees under a cooperative agreement. These hubs must provide a physical presence and infrastructure to accelerate commercial technology discovery for the Department of War, focusing on states including Arizona, Hawaii, Kansas, Ohio, Kentucky, Montana, Minnesota, and Washington. Respondents must be headquartered in the state of the proposed hub location and are responsible for outreach, company support, and independent verification activities. The questionnaire response is limited to 10 sentences and must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. (EST) on July 31, 2026. A virtual Q&A session for interested parties will be held on July 20, 2026.

The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is seeking qualified organizations to establish and operate new Defense Innovation OnRamp Hubs as sub-awardees, with a focus on lowering barriers for non-traditional companies to work with the Department of War. These hubs must provide a physical presence in one of the specified states (Arizona, Hawaii, Kansas, Ohio, Kentucky, Montana, Minnesota, or Washington) and deliver services including outreach, company support, and independent verification and validation. Respondents must be U.S.-based and U.S.-owned companies headquartered in the proposed hub state. The questionnaire response deadline is July 31, 2026, with a virtual Q&A session on July 20, 2026. No budget amounts or performance location beyond the listed states are specified.