ContractPresolicitation

DRAFT RFP for Enduring-High Energy Laser Production Effort

DEPT OF DEFENSE DRFP-W50RAJ26A001
Response Deadline
Feb 16, 2026
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
0
Closed
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Presolicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Defense, specifically the Army's Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Fires, is seeking industry feedback through a Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Enduring-High Energy Laser (E-HEL) Production Effort. The primary objective is to produce and rapidly field up to twenty-four E-HEL systems, which are critical for enhancing military capabilities in high-energy laser technology. This presolicitation notice is intended for information and planning purposes only, and no proposals are to be submitted at this stage; interested parties are encouraged to provide comments or questions by January 26, 2026, to the designated contacts, Sydney Horn and Kendra Taylor, via their provided email addresses. The performance work statement and related documents are classified as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and will be shared upon request.

Classification Codes

PSC Code
1095
MISCELLANEOUS WEAPONS

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
E-HEL Production DRAFT Solicitation - W50RAJ26RA001.pdf
PDF5849 KBFeb 5, 2026
AI Summary
The document is a Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for the United States Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Fires Enduring-High Energy Laser (E-HEL) Production Requirement. It aims to solicit industry feedback for the production and rapid fielding of up to twenty-four E-HEL systems. The draft outlines various contract items, including engineering services (Cost Plus Fixed Fee), E-HEL production (Firm Fixed Price), spares (Firm Fixed Price), and optional line items for risk reduction, repair, and logistics support (Cost Plus Fixed Fee). It details clauses for inspection, acceptance, deliveries, and contract administration, including WAWF payment instructions. The document also incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses by reference and full text, covering areas like first article approval, variations in quantity, allowable cost and payment, and small business program rerepresentation. This pre-solicitation notice is for information and planning, not a request for proposals, with comments due by January 26, 2026.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedJan 21, 2026
amendedAmendment #1· Description UpdatedJan 26, 2026
amendedLatest Amendment· Description UpdatedFeb 5, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineFeb 16, 2026
expiryArchive DateMar 3, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Office
W6J1 RCCTO REDSTONE

Point of Contact

Name
Sydney Horn

Official Sources