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High Energy Laser Technologies for Maritime Applications

Department of Homeland Security · US COAST GUARD · Sources Sought · RFI1824357

posted 20 July 2026 · closed 20 August 2026 · NAICS 5417 · PSC 5860

Summary

The U.S. Coast Guard seeks information on high‑energy laser systems to incapacitate maritime targets such as uncrewed aerial and surface vessels.

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