High-Duty-Cycle Laser Source Development

The contract involves the development and supply of advanced core laser sources designed to operate at high duty cycles exceeding 50%, with power output ranging from 100 watts to 20 kilowatts. These laser systems must maintain performance without thermal degradation, making them suitable for deployment in space, weight, and power (SWaP)-limited defense environments. The technologies considered include fiber, solid-state, or diode-based laser sources tailored to meet stringent operational demands in defense applications. Issued by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency under the Department of Defense, this subcontract opportunity falls under NAICS code 334418, which pertains to semiconductor and related device manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on June 4, 2026, with a response deadline set for November 30, 2026. Although specific location details and points of contact are not provided, the contract emphasizes advancing high-performance laser technology critical to defense system capabilities.