DRAFT RFP for Enduring-High Energy Laser Production Effort
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army (PAE Fires) has issued a Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Enduring-High Energy Laser (E-HEL) Production Effort. This presolicitation is for information and planning purposes, seeking industry feedback to produce and rapidly field up to twenty-four (24) E-HEL systems. This is not a request for proposals; no proposals are to be submitted at this time. Comments and questions are due by January 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.
Scope of Work
The principal requirement is the production and rapid fielding of up to twenty-four (24) E-HEL systems. The effort includes various line items for E-HEL Production, Spares, Engineering Services, Risk Reduction Special Studies, and Contractor Logistics Support. Pricing arrangements are anticipated to include Cost Plus Fixed Fee and Firm Fixed Price. The Product Service Code is 1095 (Miscellaneous Weapons).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Draft RFP (Presolicitation for information and planning)
- Solicitation Number: DRFP-W50RAJ26RA001
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Comments/Questions Due: January 26, 2026, 10:00 AM ET
- Published: January 21, 2026
- Agency: DEPT OF THE ARMY, W6J1 RCCTO REDSTONE
Submission & Evaluation
This is a Draft RFP; no proposals are to be submitted. Interested parties should submit comments or questions electronically via email to Ms. Sydney Horn (sydney.m.horn.civ@army.mil) and Ms. Kendra Taylor (kendra.n.taylor2.civ@army.mil) by the deadline. The Government will use this feedback to finalize the official RFP. The Government may not respond to all questions.
Additional Notes
- The Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) are marked as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). To obtain copies for review and feedback, email the listed Government points of contact.
- This notice is not a commitment by the Government. Offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for the release of the final solicitation and any amendments.