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Area-Multiplied Photonic-crystal Enhanced Devices (AMPED)

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DARPA-PS-26-119Federal

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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking innovative research proposals under the Area-Multiplied Photonic-crystal Enhanced Devices (AMPED) program. The objective of this program is to develop single-mode, diffraction-limited, continuous-wave lasers on a chip-scale platform that deliver significantly higher output power than current single-mode photonic-crystal surface-emitting laser (PCSEL) devices. This effort aims to achieve a leap in performance, improving efficiency and power output by orders of magnitude compared to existing technologies. The solicitation, identified as DARPA-PS-26-119, was posted on May 11, 2026, with responses due by July 9, 2026. It includes a Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Addendum providing essential technical details necessary for potential proposers, accessible via instructions in Attachment A of the solicitation package. The program falls under NAICS code 541715, focusing on research and development services. The DARPA office responsible is located in Arlington, Virginia, and interested parties can contact the AMPED PS Coordinator via the provided email for inquiries or clarifications.

General Info

DARPA seeks research proposals for high-power, chip-scale single-mode photonic-crystal lasers.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) View NAICS

Place of Performance

VA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

(17)

DARPA-PS-26-119 Schedule of Milestones and Payments v1

DOCX•schedule-of-milestones-and-payments

DARPA-PS-26-119 AMPED Abstract Instructions and Template Amendment 02

DOCX•abstract-instructions-template

DARPA Model Other Transaction Agreement for AMPED Prototype

DOCX•other-transaction-model

DARPA-PS-26-119_Attachment_C_Proposal_Summary_Slide_Template.pptx

PPTX

DARPA-PS-26-119 Attachment F Price Summary Spreadsheet v1

XLSX•price-summary

DARPA BAAT Submission Portal Guide

DOCX•user-guide

DARPA-PS-26-119 Proposal Instructions and Volume I Template

DOCX•proposal-instructions

DARPA-PS-26-119 Cost/Price Proposal Instructions and Volume II Template

DOCX•proposal-instructions

DARPA-PS-26-119 AMPED CUI Materials Request Form

DOCX•cui-materials-request-form

DARPA-PS-26-119 AMPED Questions and Answers v1

PDF•q-and-a

DARPA-PS-26-119 Amendment 01 to AMPED Program Solicitation

PDF•amendment

DARPA-PS-26-119 Other Transaction Certifications

DOCX•other-transaction-certifications

DARPA-PS-26-119 AMPED Program Solicitation

PDF•presolicitation

DARPA AMPED Controlled Unclassified Information Guide v1.0

PDF•cui-guide

DARPA-PS-26-119 AMPED Abstract Instructions and Template

DOCX•abstract-instructions-template

DARPA-PS-26-119 Amendment 02 to AMPED Program Solicitation

PDF•amendment

DARPA-PS-26-119 Attachment H Task Description Document v1

DOCX•task-description-document

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy
Contacts1 person available
OfficeARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA
Organization / Agency
Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy
Office AddressARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA
Contacts
AMPED PS Coordinator
contact@example.gov

Full Description

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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.

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