What the agency is buying
by RFPFinder from the notice and attachments; the solicitation governsDARPA STO is shopping for innovative high energy lasers for SWaP-constrained systems. Offers will be evaluated on a rolling basis.
Scope
- High Duty Cycle High Energy Lasers (HEL) for SWaP-Constrained Systems
- Moderate power (1-20 kW) high energy lasers
How to get the bid documents
- Download the 1 document below (no portal account needed)
- Check the submission requirements in the compliance checklist
- Submit as the notice directs before 7:00 AM ET on Nov 30
Details
- Place of performance
- ARLINGTON, Virginia
- Buyer type
- Federal
- Notice type
- Special Notice
- Solicitation no.
- DARPA-SN-26-82
- Period of performance
- Per award from notice
- BAA open until
- Nov 30, 2026 from notice
- Contract type
- BAA (multiple awards) from notice
- Evaluation
- White-paper review, then invited proposals (FAR 35.016) from notice
- Local presence
- Not required
- Amendments
- 1, last Oct 7
- Contact
- Marketplace Coordinator
- Office
- DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) · DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
- eris@darpa.mil
Not stated in the notice: estimated value. Check the bid documents.
Contact details from the source notice. Contact the buyer only about this solicitation.
Key dates
- Amendment 1
- Wed, Oct 7 · The government will review submissions on a rolling basis and may make awards prior to the closing date.
Change log
verified Sat, Oct 10 · 12:30 AM ET- Posted · Special NoticeThu, Jun 4 · 7:17 AM ET
- Amendment · The government will review submissions on a rolling basis and may make awards prior to the closing date.Wed, Oct 7 · 12:34 AM ET
Change log starts Oct 5, 2026 (tracking began); earlier amendments at SAM.gov are being pulled in.
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Notice as published
ERIS Shopping Notice: High Duty Cycle High Energy Lasers (HEL) for SWaP-Constrained Systems
Between the dates listed above, DARPA STO will be actively shopping the ERIS Marketplace for innovative, post-competitive, awardable solutions that address the need for moderate power (1-20 kW) high energy lasers that can be operated at high duty cycle in SWaP constrained systems such as Stryker vehicles or Collaborative Combat Aircraft. This is an active and immediate search for solutions. Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received, and the Government reserves the right to make one or more awards prior to the closing date of this notice.
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