DIA is interested in the full range and full scope of possible “innovative ideas” from all interested and qualified sources, to include participation by, and potentially with both “traditional and non-traditional” members (e.g.

large businesses, small businesses, independent

credit: The Verge

consultants, academic institutions, consortium participants, other) that may assist the agency in maximizing operating efficiency and effectiveness in operations, or otherwise provide preeminent technological and/or innovation capability that most capably allows the agency to support its mandated national and international mission related requirements.

Types of instruments that may be awarded include:
Procurement contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, technology investment agreements, and other transactions for prototypes.