High Power Laser System

The Texas A&M University System and the Bush Combat Development Complex are seeking proposals for the design and construction of a high-power laser (HPL) system for advanced research purposes. The system should utilize spectral beam combining technology to produce a continuous wave (CW), infrared output beam exceeding 10 kW, with a preferred target output of 15 kW. The HPL system should also include a telescopic focusing optic capable of focusing the beam over adjustable ranges between 350 meters and 1 kilometer. Key requirements include: * HPL system should support the combination of multiple laser sources to achieve a power between 10 kW – 15 kW * The HPL shall operate in the wavelength range from 1030 - 1080 nm * The HPL shall be able to support upgrades to HEL powers of up to 30 kW with additional amplifiers and combiner optics * The HPL shall support a combined pre-beam expansion beam quality of M² < 1.3 (preferred), 1.5 (acceptable) * The HPL should provide ability to focus the beam from 350 m to 1 km * The HPL telescope should provide for a combined post beam quality of M² < 1.5 (preferred), M² < 1.7 (acceptable) * The HPL should be powered with 480 V service not exceeding 100 A; if power conversion racks are required, they should be contained within the proposal * The HPL shall connect to an external source of chilled water with a 1-inch inner diameter hose * The HPL shall connect to a clean dry air source with 1/4-inch tubing Respondents should provide a company profile, technical proposal, experience, cost proposal, and HUB subcontracting plan as part of their proposal response.