Phase 4 has two steps: In step 1, NIJ tests and evaluates the solution. NIJ considers if the solution works as needed and whether it is a developmental solution. If the answer to both questions is “yes,” the process moves to step 2 where NIJ assists the developer in commercialization. If commercialization is successful, the process moves to Phase 5. If the solution does not work as needed, the process goes back to step 2 of Phase 1: NIJ defines operational requirements and potential solutions and the process continues. If the solution works as needed, but is not a developmental solution, the process moves to Phase 5.
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