Active Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE

    Area-Multiplied Photonic-crystal Enhanced Devices (AMPED)

    Sol. DARPA-PS-26-119SolicitationARLINGTON, VA
    Open · 36d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    36
    closes Jul 9, 2026
    POSTED
    May 20, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    541715
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    AC12
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking innovative research proposals for the Area-Multiplied Photonic-crystal Enhanced Devices (AMPED) program. This initiative aims to develop highly efficient laser devices with unprecedented output power in a compact form factor, significantly advancing current photonic-crystal surface-emitting laser technology.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    DARPA-PS-26-119
    Notice Type
    Solicitation
    Posted Date
    May 20, 2026
    Response Deadline
    July 9, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541715AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    AC12
    Contract Code
    97AE
    Primary Contact
    AMPED PS Coordinator
    State
    VA
    ZIP Code
    222032114
    AI Product/Service
    service

    Description

    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative research proposals for the Area-Multiplied Photonic-crystal Enhanced Devices (AMPED) program. The goal of AMPED is to demonstrate single-mode, diffraction-limited, continuous-wave (CW), highly efficient laser devices capable of unprecedented output power in a chip-scale form factor. This represents orders-of-magnitude improvement over the current state of the art in single-mode photonic-crystal surface-emitting laser (PCSEL) devices. This solicitation includes a controlled unclassified information (CUI) Addendum that contains key technical details relevant to the program goals and objectives. Please see Attachment A of this PS for instructions on how to request the CUI Addendum.

    Key dates

    1. May 20, 2026Posted Date
    2. July 9, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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    Area-Multiplied Photonic-crystal Enhanced Devices (AMPED) is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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