Definitive Contract HR001122C0037

This $995,806 definitive contract was awarded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to Coherent Aerospace & Defense, Inc., a provider of high-precision optical solutions and a division of Coherent Corp. The contract is for the High Energy Laser Network (HEL NET) concept, which aims to address the low capabilities of current ground-to-ground power beaming and high-energy laser systems. The contract is a cost-plus-fixed-fee type, with a completion date of February 15, 2023. This award is not associated with a larger contract vehicle, nor does it have any set-aside designation. Coherent Aerospace & Defense, as a subcontractor, has previously supported major defense programs like the THAAD missile defense system and tactical targeting systems by delivering optical components and materials to prime contractors such as Lockheed Martin and Raytheon.