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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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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)(000View Agency

NAICS

5417 - Scientific Research and Development Services

Place of Performance

51168, CT, USA

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NONE

Documents

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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

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

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Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20593, USA

Contacts

Kiemisha Sweetney

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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.