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Joint Directed Energy Consortium Other Transaction Agreement

ID: HQ0034259JDEC • Type: Solicitation • Match:  85%
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Posted: Sept. 9, 2025, 4:22 p.m. EDT

Amendment 2: See file 'P07 RPP HQ0034JDEC Consortium Management Amd2' for updates/additions (updates/additions since amendment 1 are highlighted in blue). Amendment 2 also provides a Q&A (see file 'P07 RPP HQ0034259JDEC Consortium Management Amd2 Q-A'). Amendment 2 extends the proposal due date to 12:00 PM (ET) on September 24, 2025.
Amendment 1: See file 'P07 RPP HQ0034259JDEC Consortium Management Amd1' for updates/additions (updates/additions highlighted in yellow). Amendment 1 also provides a Q&A (see file 'P07 RPP HQ0034259JDEC Consortium Management Amd1 Q-A'). The deadline for additional questions is Friday, September 5, 2025 at 1600 ET.

Request for Prototype Proposals (RPP) for the Joint Directed Energy Consortium

The Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition Directorate is pursuing the award of a consortium managed Other Transaction Agreement under 10 United States Code (U.S.C.) 4021 (Research projects) and 10 U.S.C 4022 (Prototype projects), to include the ability to pursue follow-on production transactions when appropriate per the statute, on behalf of the Joint Directed Energy Transition Office (JDETO), which is part of the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies. The JDETO is focused on mitigating science and technology gaps in support of the mid- and long-term goals of the DoD Directed Energy roadmap and other strategic guidance.

Led by the efforts of the Consortium Manager, this Agreement will accelerate the DoD's access to technologies typically reserved for commercial development. The consortium managed Agreement will support innovation and deliver unique advantages of directed energy technologies to the warfighter for missions across all domains in which the JDETO operates. Directed Energy systems will allow the DoD to counter a wide variety of current and emerging threats with rapid responses and engagement at the speed of light.

Posted: Aug. 29, 2025, 2:30 p.m. EDT
Posted: Aug. 15, 2025, 9:06 a.m. EDT
Background
The Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition Directorate is pursuing the award of a consortium managed Other Transaction Agreement under 10 U.S.C. § 4021 (Research projects) and 10 U.S.C. § 4022 (Prototype projects) on behalf of the Joint Directed Energy Transition Office (JDETO), part of the Department of Defense (DoD).

The JDETO aims to mitigate science and technology gaps in support of the DoD Directed Energy roadmap and other strategic guidance, focusing on innovative technologies for multi-domain applications. This agreement will accelerate access to technologies typically reserved for commercial development, enhancing the capabilities of directed energy systems to counter various threats effectively.

Work Details
The contract involves managing a consortium that will support innovation in high energy laser (HEL) and high-power microwave (HPM) technology through research and prototype projects. Key tasks include:
- Enabling Consortium Members (universities, nontraditional defense contractors, nonprofit research institutions, and small businesses) to advance state-of-the-art technologies.
- Decreasing project award timeframes from the Consortium Management Organization (CMO) to members.
- Increasing competition among diverse sources not typically engaged in contracts.
- Engaging regularly with members to enhance adoption of new HEL and HPM technologies into directed energy systems.
- Utilizing tailored technology management and system engineering practices for all projects.

The CMO will also coordinate annual workshops and symposia, manage project agreements, ensure compliance with statutory requirements for prototype and research projects, and maintain a website supporting the Joint Directed Energy Community.

Period of Performance
The intended consortium OT agreement award will have a 5-year ordering period with a 5-year optional ordering period.

Place of Performance
All work must be completed by U.S.-based resources within classified facilities located in Washington D.C., Virginia, Hawaii, etc.

Overview

Agency
Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) [DoD]
Response Deadline
Sept. 24, 2025, 12:00 p.m. EDT (original: Sept. 15, 2025, 4:00 p.m. EDT) Past Due
Posted
Aug. 15, 2025, 9:06 a.m. EDT (updated: Sept. 9, 2025, 4:22 p.m. EDT)
Set Aside
None
NAICS
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC
AC32 - National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; Applied Research
Place of Performance
United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
1000 Employees
Pricing
Multiple Types Common
Est. Level of Competition
High
Signs of Shaping
77% of similar contracts within the Washington Headquarters Services had a set-aside.
On 8/15/25 Washington Headquarters Services issued Solicitation HQ0034259JDEC for Joint Directed Energy Consortium Other Transaction Agreement due 9/24/25. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 541715 and PSC AC32.
Primary Contact
Name
Erin Eslinger   Profile
Email
erin.p.eslinger.civ@mail.mil
Phone
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Secondary Contact

Name
Jennifer Walsh   Profile
Email
jennifer.l.walsh28.civ@mail.mil
Phone
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Additional Contacts in Documents

Title Name Email Phone
None Adam C. Clark Profile adam.c.clark.civ@us.navy.mil None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) > WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES
FPDS Organization Code
97F5-HQ0034
Source Organization Code
100077251
Last Updated
Sept. 9, 2025
Last Updated By
erin.p.eslinger.civ@mail.mil
Archive Date
Oct. 15, 2025