High Energy Laser Technologies for Maritime Applications

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is seeking information on high energy laser technologies for maritime applications. The USCG is interested in systems or effectors that use high energy lasers (HEL) or comparable laser technology to incapacitate targets of interest (TOIs) in the maritime environment. The maritime environment refers to installation locations that include, but are not limited to, fixed sites such as piers, on the move (OTM) cutters, and OTM small boats. The primary TOIs for this RFI are uncrewed systems, including uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) and uncrewed surface vessels (USV). • The USCG is looking for information on the technical description of the technology, including imagery as applicable. • The USCG is interested in the physical characteristics of the technology, including dimensions, weight, and other relevant parameters. • The USCG is seeking information on the technical readiness level (TRL) of the technology, as defined in the US Government Accountability Office's Technology Readiness Assessment Guide. • The USCG is looking for information on the safety features of the technology, including auto shut-off, alarms, and airspace deconfliction hardware or software. • The USCG is interested in the logistics of the technology, including the estimated timeline to deliver one effector or system, the estimated cost of the technology, and the potential for integration as part of a limited user evaluation or low-rate initial production.