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Optical Beam Steering and Rastering System Development

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Response Deadline11/09/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract focuses on the development and prototyping of a scalable system designed to dynamically steer and raster 1310 nm coherent light for prime contractors supporting DARPA Firefox projects. The scope involves designing rastering architectures utilizing technologies such as SLMs, MEMS, Risley-prisms, or optical phased arrays to scan focused lasers across 10 to 100 channels. The project requires the integration of precision optomechanical mounts and specific 1310 nm coherent light sources to produce functional prototype hardware and software models. The opportunity is managed by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency under the Department of Defense, falling under NAICS code 541715. The solicitation was posted on September 16, 2026, with a response deadline of November 9, 2026.

General Info

Subcontract for developing 1310 nm coherent light steering and rastering prototypes for DARPA.

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)

Place of Performance

VA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of DARPA-PS-26-137.

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Firefox

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PostedSep 16

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Response DeadlineNov 9

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Develops and prototypes a scalable system to dynamically steer and raster coherent light (1310 nm) for prime contractors on DARPA Firefox projects. Designs rastering architectures using SLMs, MEMS, Risley-prisms, or optical phased arrays to scan focused lasers across 10 to 100 channels. Requires precision optomechanical mounts and 1310 nm coherent light sources. Delivers functional prototype hardware and software models.

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