Commercial Software’s virtual test & evaluation range
the clearer, faster path to authorization
Selling software to the Department of War (DOW) doesn’t have to mean rebuilding your business around compliance. UDS Proving Ground gives commercial software vendors a guided path to package, scan, validate, generate evidence, and demonstrate capabilities in a representative sandbox environment. Your team saves time, reduces costs, and avoids the complexity of building the process from scratch.
get military-Network-ready
Use a repeatable packaging, scanning, and validation pipeline to get your software in front of DOW authorizing officials faster.
package once. reach further.
Create one portable software package designed for deployment across different DOW environments, without maintaining a separate delivery pipeline for each.
Focus on Product, Not Paperwork
Automated scans and compliance artifact generation free your team to invest in product features, not security documentation.
The Reality
the cost of proving compliance Is a Barrier to Entry
For commercial software vendors, delivering to the DOW isn’t just a new market to enter; it’s a new operating model.
Traditional authorization paths demand months of security engineering, documentation, and manual evidence collection. For many vendors, the required time, expertise, and cost put the DOW out of reach.
shorter Timelines
Speed up DOW market entry and shorten path to revenue with a guided, repeatable process.
lower Compliance Costs
Automated evidence collection reduces hundreds of engineering hours.
BUilt-in support
Navigate NIST controls, STIGs, and service-specific requirements without the steep learning curve.
source code stays private
Build government confidence in your application with verifiable evidence, without exposing proprietary code.
Get Your Software to warfighters
Keep the rigor. Ease the burden. Build confidence backed by evidence.
FAQ
You have questions, we have answers. If you can’t find an answer, contact our team for assistance.
Who owns and operates UDS Proving Ground?
UDS Proving Ground is a contractor-owned, contractor-operated (COCO) solution managed by Defense Unicorns. It includes the packaging pipeline, automated security scanning, security evidence review, and demonstration environments.
Can I transition from UDS Proving Ground to an environment I own?
Yes. You can transition from the Defense Unicorns-owned and operated COCO platform to an environment your company owns and operates. Your deployable software package and the security evidence generated through the platform can move with you, helping you build on the work already completed.
Do I need to provide my source code?
No. You retain control of your source code and intellectual property. If a sponsor or Authorizing Official requires additional access, that is handled as a separate requirement.