The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton · Sep 16, 2026 · 14:26
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For small and non-traditional businesses that want to do national security work, some of the biggest challenges can be getting security clearances — both for physical spaces, and for people. The Defense Innovation Unit may have some answers in the pipeline. Through an initiative called the Bridge Program, DIU is working to get rid of some of the bottlenecks companies face in working with DoD, including by providing classified infrastructure “as a service.” The organization issued its latest award to deliver those services just last week. Sarah Pearson is DIU’s chief of strategic initiatives. She talked about the goals with Federal News Network’s Jared Serbu.
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Episodes: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton