Opportunity
DIU CSO #PROJ00685
Solicitation for Space Power Beaming (SPB) Prototype and Demonstration
Posted
October 04, 2023
Respond By
July 23, 2026
Identifier
PROJ00685
NAICS
927110, 336419, 336414, 334419
This opportunity seeks commercial solutions for Space Power Beaming (SPB) technology to enable long-range power delivery in space and to Earth. - Government Buyer: - Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), United States Government - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to U.S. and international companies - Products/Services Requested: - Prototypes and demonstrations for: - Space-to-space power beaming solutions - Space-to-terrestrial power beaming solutions - Power beaming receivers - Next-generation power beaming components (with TRL 5+ and plan to reach TRL 6) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Solutions must be traceable to future operational capability - Preference for space-to-space and space-to-terrestrial solutions - Next-generation components must reduce size, weight, and power (SWaP) or improve manufacturability - Lab-based demonstration required within 6-12 months; on-orbit demonstration within 24 months - Rapid fielding, energy delivery measurement, minimal latency, interoperability, and scalability required - Procurement under Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) using Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) framework
Description
This solicitation seeks innovative solutions for Space Power Beaming (SPB) technology to enable long-range power delivery to multiple orbital regimes and terrestrial locations. The goal is to develop a near-term, Low Earth Orbit (LEO)-based prototype and demonstration to evaluate military utility, with four lines of effort: space-to-space power beaming, space-to-terrestrial power beaming, power beaming receivers, and next-generation power beaming components. Vendors may submit solutions addressing one or more lines of effort, with preference for those addressing space-to-space and space-to-terrestrial power beaming. The project includes milestones for lab-based demonstrations within 6 to 12 months and potential on-orbit demonstrations within 24 months, aiming for operational capability by FY30.