Air Force issues industry solicitation to provide 1-Watt high-power laser system

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla., 19 Aug. 2013. U.S. Air Force researchers are asking industry to supply a high-power laser system. The Air Force Material Command AFTC/PZIO Operational Contracting Division at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., has issued a solicitation (F1T0EB3170AG04) for a High Power Laser System.

The laser should have output power of 1 to 1.5 Watts, operate at a wavelength of 2.95 microns, with a circular beam shape. The laser should be rugged enough to withstand shock of about six Gs, and have a rack-mount controller with 40-foot control cable.

The laser system should measure no larger than 12 by 12 by 12 feet, and have a laser head that weighs no more than 15 pounds.

Companies interested should respond no later than 27 Aug. 2013, and quotes must be valid until 2 Oct. 2013. Email responses to the Air Force's Jordan Carrillo at [email protected].

For questions or concerns contact Carrillo by email at [email protected], or by phone at 850-882-9897, or Scott Schneider by email at [email protected], or by phone at 850-883-2373.

More information is online at https://www.fbo.gov/notices/7ceff28e23e5f8ec4cc06050ea3785da.