Summary
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a Sources Sought notice (RFI1824357) requesting information on the availability and technical readiness of directed energy systems for maritime applications. The USCG is interested in systems or effectors using high energy lasers (HEL) or comparable laser technology to incapacitate targets of interest in the maritime environment, with potential installation on fixed sites such as piers, on-the-move cutters, and small boats. Respondents are asked to provide details on physical dimensions, weight, power and cooling requirements, cost estimates, wavelength, output power, area of effect, range information, prior performance, safety features, and logistics considerations.