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, W6J1 RCCTO REDSTONE, on behalf of the United States Portfolio Acquisition Executive (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 only, seeking industry feedback to finalize the RFP. The principal objective is to produce and rapidly field up to twenty-four (24) E-HEL systems. Comments and questions are due by February 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
This requirement, identified under Product Service Code 1095 (Miscellaneous Weapons), focuses on the production and rapid fielding of E-HEL systems. The Draft RFP outlines various line items in Section B, including:
- E-HEL Production
- Spares
- Engineering Services
- Risk Reduction Special Studies
- Contractor Logistics Support
Pricing arrangements are anticipated to include both Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) and Firm Fixed Price (FFP). Specific details regarding the E-HEL Production are further outlined in Section C (Description/Specifications/Statement of Work) and Section J (List of Attachments) for the E-HEL Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Draft Request for Proposal (Presolicitation)
- Solicitation Number: DRFP-W50RAJ26RA001
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Comments/Questions Due: February 5, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Time
- Published: January 26, 2026
Submission & Notes
This is not a request for proposals, and no proposals should be submitted at this time. Interested parties are invited to 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 Performance Work Statement (PWS) and CDRLs are marked as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). To obtain these documents for review and feedback, email the listed Government points of contact, and a representative will forward them via DoD SAFE with a passcode. Offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for the release of the final solicitation and any amendments.