BAE Systems, in collaboration with Defense Unicorns, has been selected for the U.S. Department of Defense’s Platform One (P1) Solutions Marketplace, earning the prestigious “Awardable” designation. The recognition affirms the joint team’s scalable, cloud-agnostic DevSecOps platform as a critical solution for advancing secure, intelligent software delivery across defense operations.
Context: Platform One and the Future of DevSecOps
The P1 Solutions Marketplace is a government-operated repository of post-competition solution pitches, each accessible to authorized federal users. These brief yet technically rich entries allow rapid procurement of innovative technologies that meet the DoD’s pressing needs in digital modernization, software security, and defense operations.
By earning the “Awardable” status, BAE Systems and Defense Unicorns position their solution for immediate government adoption—without the delays of traditional acquisition cycles.
Operational Overview: Unicorn Delivery Service and BAE Systems’ Platform
At the core of the solution is Unicorn Delivery Service (UDS), a secure software delivery platform developed by Defense Unicorns. UDS is now embedded into BAE Systems’ DevSecOps ecosystem to support automated, resilient, and compliant software deployment for defense programs.
The platform has already demonstrated impact in U.S. Air Force, strategic deterrence, and other national security initiatives, according to the official announcement.
“Joining the P1 Solutions Marketplace reflects our mission to integrate automation, autonomy, and AI into scalable DevSecOps solutions,” said Sam Bushell, Director of Tech Development at BAE Systems’ Intelligence and Security sector. “Our aim is to empower the DoD with rapid, resilient, and intelligent capabilities that drive decision advantage at mission speed.”
Strategic Significance and Market Differentiation
This selection comes amid heightened demand for secure, scalable, and cloud-agnostic solutions in national defense infrastructure. The BAE-Defense Unicorns solution stands out by enabling the automated deployment of secure software artifacts across classified and unclassified networks—a persistent challenge in modern defense operations.
By being “Awardable,” the solution can now bypass traditional competition-based contracting and be procured through the streamlined mechanisms offered by the P1 Marketplace.
Access and Deployment Path
BAE Systems’ pitch video—featuring a real-world use case—can be accessed by U.S. government stakeholders via the P1 Solutions Marketplace. The secure portal enables users to review, evaluate, and initiate award processes in alignment with ongoing mission requirements.
