Full Directed Energy Weapon System Integration

The contract involves the full integration of directed energy (DE) weapon systems, encompassing all critical components such as energy sources, beam control, power management, cooling, and command and control systems. These integrated weapon systems are designed for deployment across multiple platforms, including ground, air, and maritime environments. The scope ensures a comprehensive approach to the development and deployment of advanced, versatile DE weapons capable of meeting diverse operational needs. Issued by the Department of Defense under the AFRL RDK office, this subcontract focuses on seamless, end-to-end system integration to create deployable and scalable DE weapon solutions. With a performance location identified as Albuquerque, the contract falls under the NAICS code 332996, indicating a specialty manufacturing niche. The solicitation was posted in March 2026, and responses are due by March 2031, reflecting a long-term commitment to technology maturation, system development, and deployment readiness within the defense sector.