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High-Power Microwave Technologies for Maritime Applications

ID: 70Z03225RRDC0002 • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  85%
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Description

This Request for Information (RFI) is part of an effort by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to determine the availability and technical readiness of non-lethal directed energy technologies. The USCG is interested in effectors that use high-power microwaves (HPM) to incapacitate electronic systems in the maritime environment. For the purpose of this RFI, non-lethal encompasses two key aspects: (1) minimally-destructive to equipment: capable of stopping a target of interest (TOI) with minimal or no damage to the vessel or it's machinery, and (2) harmless to living organisms: causes no harm to any persons or marine animals in the area of effect of the effector. The maritime environment refers to installation locations that include, but are not limited to, fixed sites such as piers, on the move (OTM) cutters, and OTM small boats. The unique challenges of the maritime environment may require packaging to protect against shock, vibration, sea spray, and airborne particulates, including smoke and fuel exhaust. Primary TOIs for this RFI include, but are not limited to, personal watercraft (PWC) such as Jet Skis, outboard engines, and uncrewed systems, to include uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) and uncrewed surface vessels (USV). Information is specifically requested regarding physical dimensions of the effector: its weight, power requirements, cooling requirements, and rough order of magnitude for cost of acquisition and installation. Responses should also include frequency, bandwidth, waveform, output power, area of effect, and range information. Software load to include target profiles and targeting methods should be included as available.

Background
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to assess the availability and technical readiness of non-lethal directed energy technologies, specifically those utilizing high-power microwaves (HPM).

The goal is to explore technologies that can incapacitate electronic systems in maritime environments without causing harm to living organisms or significant damage to equipment. This initiative aims to enhance the USCG's fleet capabilities by investigating advances in directed energy systems that can facilitate non-lethal vessel stopping operations.

Work Details
The USCG is seeking detailed information on non-lethal directed energy effectors using HPM, including:
- Technical description of the technology, including imagery as applicable.
- Theory of operation and integration methods onto maritime platforms.
- Physical dimensions, weight, power requirements, and cooling needs.
- Emission characteristics such as power emitted, area of effect, range, and management of power emissions.
- Adjustability of emitted power based on target range.
- Frequencies, bandwidths, waveforms, and duty cycles.
- Software load including target profiles and targeting methodologies.
- Estimated effects on electrical/computer systems of targets and prior test results.
- Technical Readiness Level (TRL) with justification based on TRL definitions.
- Specific make and model targets tested against the system.
- Safety features like auto shut-off and alarms.
- Survivability metrics in maritime environments including ingress protection ratings and compliance with MIL-STD-810G standards for temperature, shock, vibration, and salt fog conditions.
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Overview

Agency
Coast Guard (USCG) [DHS]
Response Deadline
Aug. 1, 2025, 11:59 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
May 6, 2025, 1:39 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
NAICS
5417 - Scientific Research and Development Services
PSC
5860 - Stimulated Coherent Radiation Devices, Components, And Accessories
Place of Performance
New London, CT United States
Source
Open
Est. Level of Competition
Average
Odds of Award
27%
On 5/6/25 Coast Guard issued Sources Sought 70Z03225RRDC0002 for High-Power Microwave Technologies for Maritime Applications due 8/1/25. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 5417 and PSC 5860.
Primary Contact
Name
Kiemisha Sweetney   Profile
Email
kiemisha.sweetney@uscg.mil
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF > US COAST GUARD > RESEARCHDEVELOPMENT CNTR(00032)
FPDS Organization Code
7008-70Z032
Source Organization Code
100165501
Last Updated
Aug. 16, 2025
Last Updated By
kiemisha.sweetney@uscg.mil
Archive Date
Aug. 16, 2025