ERIS Shopping Notice: High Duty Cycle High Energy Lasers (HEL) for SWaP-Constrained Systems

Special NoticeActive

Key Takeaways

  • Full and open competition - all businesses eligible to bid
  • Work to be performed in ARLINGTON, VA
  • Industry: Research and Development in Nanotechnology

Contract Details

Notice ID
DARPA-SN-26-82
Opportunity Type
Special Notice
Sub-Agency
DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)
Office
DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
Posted Date
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Response Deadline
Monday, November 30, 2026
PSC Code
AC13
Set-Aside
Full & Open Competition
Place of Performance
ARLINGTON, VA, 222032114
Status
Active

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.

Why This Opportunity Matters

The Department of DEFENSE is seeking responses for research and development in nanotechnology in ARLINGTON, VA.