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Resilient Ultra Short Pulsed Laser Sources - RFI

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DARPA-SN-26-124Federal

Response Deadline11/20/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency DARPA Multi X Office is issuing a Request for Information under solicitation DARPA-SN-26-124 to identify capabilities regarding compact, rugged millijoule class ultra-short pulsed lasers. The primary objectives are to discover fieldable approaches for these laser sources and determine methods to maintain mode-locking when faced with various environmental challenges. This special notice was posted on September 8, 2026, with a response deadline of November 20, 2026. The information gathered from this RFI will be utilized to shape future DARPA program research thrusts, performance targets, and overall goals. Interested parties should direct inquiries to the RFI Coordinator via the provided agency contact information.

General Info

DARPA RFI for compact, rugged millijoule ultra-short pulsed lasers; responses due November 20, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects AgcyView Agency

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

Place of Performance

VA

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DARPA-SN-26-124 Special Notice RFI

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PostedSep 8

special-notice

Response DeadlineNov 20

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Response Deadline

11/20/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTCin 2 months

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

Contacts1 person available

OfficeARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA

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Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

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Office AddressARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA

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RFI Coordinator

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Full Description

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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Multi X Office (MXO) seeks information on compact, rugged millijoule class ultra-short pulsed lasers.
The goals of this Request for Information (RFI) include, but are not limited to:
• Identify approaches to fieldable millijoule ultra-short pulsed lasers
• Identify approaches to maintain mode-locking under environmental challenges
Responses to this RFI will be used to inform future DARPA program research thrusts, goals, and performance targets.

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