High Energy Laser Technologies for Maritime Applications
Subject: High Energy Laser Technologies for Maritime ApplicationsSolicitation Number: RFI1824357Notice Type: SRCSGTNAICS: 5417Notice Published: 07-20-26Response Due: 08-20-26Agency: Department of Homeland SecurityOffice: US COAST GUARDContact: Kiemisha Sweetney This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Office Address: WASHINGTON, DC 20593Place of Performance: New London, CT
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This Request for Information (RFI) is part of an effort by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to determine the availability and technical readiness of directed energy technologies. The USCG is interested in systems or effectors that use high energy lasers (HEL) or comparable laser technology to incapacitate targets of interest (TOIs) in the maritime environment. The ?maritime environment? refers to installation locations that include, but are not limited to, fixed sites such as piers, on the move (OTM) cutters, and OTM small boats. The unique challenges of the maritime environment may require packaging to protect against shock, vibration, sea spray, and airborne particulates, including smoke and fuel exhaust. Primary TOIs for this RFI are, but are not limited to, uncrewed systems, to include uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) and uncrewed surface vessels (USV). Information is specifically requested regarding physical dimensions of the effector: its weight, power requirements, cooling requirements, and rough order of magnitude for cost of acquisition and installation. Responses should also include wavelength, output power, area of effect, and range information. Software load to include target profiles and targeting methods should be included as available.