Joint Directed Energy Consortium Other Transaction Agreement

Award NoticeAwarded

This federal contract opportunity has been awarded to on July 17, 2026.

Award Information

This solicitation resulted in an award to for approximately $500,000,000 on July 17, 2026. Similar contracts are typically issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE under 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)).

Award Number
HQ0034269E062
Award Amount
$500,000,000
Award Date
July 17, 2026

Key Takeaways

  • No response deadline specified - contact the agency for details
  • Full and open competition - all businesses eligible to bid
  • Work to be performed in WASHINGTON, DC
  • Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Contract Details

Notice ID
HQ0034259JDEC_Award
Opportunity Type
Award Notice
Sub-Agency
WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS)
Office
WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES
Posted Date
Monday, August 17, 2026
Response Deadline
Not specified
PSC Code
AC32
Set-Aside
Full & Open Competition
Place of Performance
WASHINGTON, DC, 203011000
Status
Active

Description

The Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), in support of the Department of War Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)) Scaled Directed Energy (SCADE), awarded the Joint Directed Energy Consortium (JDEC) to National Security Technology Accelerator, Inc. (NSTXL). JDEC is a consortium-managed other transaction agreement awarded under 10 USC 4022 with a ceiling of $500,000,000.00. The JDEC will support advancement of scaled directed energy via project agreements under the following authorities: 10 USC 4021 (research), 10 USC 4022 (prototype), 10 U.S.C. 4023 (experimentation), and 10 U.S.C 4025 (prizes).

Why This Opportunity Matters

The Department of DEFENSE is seeking responses for research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) in WASHINGTON, DC.