Resilient Ultra Short Pulsed Laser Sources - RFIview on SAM.gov

DEPT OF DEFENSE › DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY

Posted Sep 8, 2026

Due Nov 20, 2026

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

Sol # DARPA-SN-26-124

AI Summary

• DARPA seeks compact, rugged millijoule class ultra-short pulsed lasers for potential development.
• This is an unrestricted Request for Information (RFI) without competition constraints.
• Responses should address mode-locking under environmental challenges and fieldable laser approaches.

Description

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.

Classification

NAICS541715

PSC CodeAC12

Contracting Office

OfficeDEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY

CityARLINGTON

StateVA

ZIP222032114

Contacts

RFI Coordinator

DARPA-SN-26-124@darpa.mil

Attachments (1)

Attachment 1

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