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    ERIS SHOPPING NOTICE: HIGH DUTY CYCLE HIGH ENERGY LASERS (HEL) FOR SWAP-CONSTRAINED SYSTEMS

    Issued by DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY · DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
    Sol. DARPA-SN-26-82Special NoticeARLINGTON, VA
    Open · 179d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    179
    closes Nov 30, 2026
    POSTED
    Jun 4, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    541713
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    AC13
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Department of Defense's DARPA is seeking innovative solutions for high energy lasers (1-20 kW) suitable for SWaP constrained systems. This is an active search for awardable solutions, with submissions reviewed on a rolling basis. The government may make awards before the closing date, emphasizing the urgency and importance of the project.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    DARPA-SN-26-82
    Notice Type
    Special Notice
    Posted Date
    June 4, 2026
    Response Deadline
    November 30, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541713AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    AC13
    Issuing Office
    DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
    Sub-Agency
    DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY
    Agency
    DEPT OF DEFENSE
    Primary Contact
    Marketplace Coordinator
    City
    ARLINGTON
    State
    VA
    ZIP Code
    222032114
    AI Product/Service
    both

    Description

    Between the dates listed above, DARPA STO will be actively “shopping” the ERIS Marketplace for innovative, post-competitive, awardable solutions that address the need for moderate power (1-20 kW) high energy lasers that can be operated at high duty cycle in SWaP constrained systems such as Stryker vehicles or Collaborative Combat Aircraft.

    This is an active and immediate search for solutions. Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received, and the Government reserves the right to make one or more awards prior to the closing date of this notice.

    Key dates

    1. June 4, 2026Posted Date
    2. November 30, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

    AI search tags

    high energy lasersdefense technologymilitary applicationsinnovative solutionsswaP constrained systems

    Frequently asked questions

    ERIS SHOPPING NOTICE: HIGH DUTY CYCLE HIGH ENERGY LASERS (HEL) FOR SWAP-CONSTRAINED SYSTEMS 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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