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High Energy Laser Technologies for Maritime Applications

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RFI1824357Federal

Submission Closed08/20/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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The United States Coast Guard is seeking information on high energy laser technologies capable of operating in the maritime environment to counter uncrewed aerial systems and uncrewed surface vessels. The request targets directed energy systems including high energy lasers or comparable laser technologies that can incapacitate targets aboard fixed installations, on the move cutters, and small boats, with specific emphasis on systems engineered to withstand harsh maritime conditions such as shock, vibration, salt spray, smoke, and fuel exhaust. Respondents must provide detailed technical specifications including physical dimensions, weight, power and cooling requirements, acquisition and installation cost estimates, as well as laser wavelength, output power, effective area, and operational range. Software capabilities related to target identification, profile databases, and targeting methodologies are also required. All responses must be submitted by August 20, 2026, under solicitation number RFI1824357, which is categorized as a sources-sought notice under NAICS code 5417. The posting was issued on July 20, 2026, by the Department of Homeland Security through the Office of the Coast Guard’s Contract Operations (CG-912) located in Washington, D.C., with performance expected in Connecticut. Point of contact for inquiries is Kiemisha Sweetney, reachable via email at [email hidden]. This RFI seeks to assess industry capabilities to inform future procurement decisions, with no obligation to award a contract as part of this solicitation.

General Info

Coast Guard seeks high-energy laser systems to counter drones and boats in harsh maritime environments by August 20, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Homeland Security → Hq Contract Operations (CG-912)(000

NAICS

5417 - Scientific Research and Development Services

Place of Performance

51168, CT, USA

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NONE

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USCG Request for Information on High Energy Laser Technologies

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PhaseClosed

PostedJul 20

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineAug 20

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Submission Closed

08/20/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Hq Contract Operations (CG-912)(000

Contacts1 person available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20593, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Hq Contract Operations (CG-912)(000

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20593, USA

Contacts

Kiemisha Sweetney

contact@example.gov

Full Description

This Request for Information (RFI) is part of an effort by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to determine the availability and technical readiness of directed energy technologies. The USCG is interested in systems or effectors that use high energy lasers (HEL) or comparable laser technology to incapacitate targets of interest (TOIs) in the maritime environment. The “maritime environment” refers to installation locations that include, but are not limited to, fixed sites such as piers, on the move (OTM) cutters, and OTM small boats. The unique challenges of the maritime environment may require packaging to protect against shock, vibration, sea spray, and airborne particulates, including smoke and fuel exhaust. Primary TOIs for this RFI are, but are not limited to, uncrewed systems, to include uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) and uncrewed surface vessels (USV). Information is specifically requested regarding physical dimensions of the effector: its weight, power requirements, cooling requirements, and rough order of magnitude for cost of acquisition and installation. Responses should also include wavelength, output power, area of effect, and range information. Software load to include target profiles and targeting methods should be included as available.