DIU Opens $250 Million G-BAM Strike Contest, Offering Up to $5 Million for Top Systems
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Updated · executivegov.com · Jul 27
DIU Opens $250 Million G-BAM Strike Contest, Offering Up to $5 Million for Top Systems
3 articles · Updated · executivegov.com · Jul 27
Summary
Up to $250 million is available for DIU’s new G-BAM challenge, which seeks low-cost ground-launched strike systems ready to demonstrate in 60 to 90 days and scale into production within 12 to 18 months.
DIU wants systems that can reach 600-plus nautical miles, carry at least 35 pounds, survive contested electronic environments and stay below $500,000 per effect, with a strong preference for sub-$250,000 flyaway cost at scale.
Aug. 5 responses must include a white paper or pitch deck and a real-world demonstration video; selected firms will advance to an early-November flight test, where each demonstrator gets $250,000 and top-rated entries can win up to $5 million.
U.S. and international vendors may apply alone or in teams, and finalists could later pursue prototype deals, production contracts or, for eligible U.S. small businesses, a Direct to Phase II Army SBIR worth up to $2 million.
The contest fits DIU’s broader push to field affordable autonomous capabilities quickly, following other recent solicitations in Space Force command-and-control software, space power beaming and maritime payloads.