TS NG DOTC Announcement 20251222.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTIFICATION FOR TERRIAN SHAPING INDUSTRY DAY

INTRODUCTION

The United States (U.S.) Army Contracting Command-New Jersey, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000, on behalf of the Joint Program Executive Office Armaments and Ammunition (JPEO A&A) and the Office of the Project Manager Close Combat Systems (PM-CCS), located at Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey, is issuing this Sources Sought Notification (SSN) as a means of conducting Market Research to identify potential sources having an interest in supporting the Terrain Shaping (TS) capability. This will support a bilaterial Project Agreement between the U.S. and the United Kingdom (UK) to develop a TS capability.

DISCLAIMER

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) TO BE SUBMITTED. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 52.215-3 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION OR SOLICITATION FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT PAY FOR ANY COSTS INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THIS SPECIAL NOTICE, TO INCLUDE ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ATTENDING THE INDUSTRY DAY AS WELL AS ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH A CANCELLATION OF THIS EVENT FOR ANY REASON, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FUNDING CONSTRAINTS. ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IN RESPONSE TO THIS SPECIAL NOTICE OR THE INDUSTRY DAY SHALL BE PROVIDED AT NO COST OR OBLIGATION BY THE GOVERNMENT. THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT OBLIGATED TO NOTIFY RESPONDENTS OF ANY RESULTS OF THE INDUSTRY DAY AND ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY AND ANY DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED TO THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT BE RETURNED.

PURPOSE

Modern U.S and UK military operations require advanced TS capabilities to enhance battlefield effectiveness while minimizing risks to Soldiers. Current methods expose personnel to significant danger and lack the ability to adapt to dynamic operational environments. The government seeks an autonomous materiel solution that integrates advanced technologies to deliver, deploy, and manage obstacles while ensuring Soldier safety and operational superiority.

The purpose of this effort is to identify, develop, integrate, and demonstrate a minimum viable autonomous TS capability within one year. The system should possess the following high level desired characteristics: autonomous emplacement; safe passage; autonomous delivery and recovery; advanced networked kinetic effects; obstacle planning; and non-kinetic field effects.

TIMELINE

Phase 1 (Months 1-12): Vendor-led prototyping and demonstration from DOD Ordnance Technology Consortium (DOTC) Initiative award(s).

Phase 2 (Months 13-24): Down-selection of Phase 1 DOTC Initiative expected for system delivery to follow by delivery to Transformation in Contact (TiC) units for soldier feedback and risk-based testing for certification, qualification, and acceptance.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

On 17 October 2025, the TS program received market survey data for Request for Information (RFI) Sources Sought Notice W15QKN-25-X-1A17. The Government team is now preparing to host an Industry Day to communicate the Government’s acquisition strategy and discuss the needs of the user community relative to TS. The event will have a strong networking focus and aims to find expert support and technical assistance. The Government anticipates soliciting and executing the prototyping of TS utilizing DOTC Other Transaction Agreements (OTA). The Government plans to release a DOTC Request for White Papers on or about 6 March 26. Please refer to the National Armaments Consortium (NAC) regarding membership requirements to be able to respond to the DOTC Request for White Papers.

Each company in attendance will have an opportunity to discuss their capabilities and desire to assist in the TS program; specifically, how the subject company can assist in meeting or exceeding the required capabilities. Each company in attendance should be willing to discuss their company capabilities regarding the requirements in the general forum. Companies will have the opportunity to meet in a one-on-one forum to discuss potential collaboration in meeting the TS requirements.

INDUSTRY DAY EVENT

The office of PM-CCS is hosting an Industry Day in person on 25-26 February 2026 for the TS program to be held at or near Picatinny Arsenal. The Government team envisions the first day will consist of unclassified briefings of the TS acquisition strategy, program updates, and contractor briefs. The second day will be reserved for pre-scheduled one-on-ones with industry. The Industry Day shall not be used to elicit trade secrets. Companies should be prepared to engage in open technical exchanges about the TS requirements with the Government. No competition-sensitive or vendor proprietary information/data will be released, though questions of a general nature the Government overlooked in its Industry Day presentation may be shared with all industry participants. All company information will be treated confidentially.

REGISTRATION

Companies interested in attending Industry Day must complete the following:

1. Attached RSVP Form Excel File (Attachment #1)

a. Provide the name, title, company, and contact information (email and phone) for each attendee.

b. Identify a single point of contact that can be reached to provide updates and address any issues that may arise.

2. Summary Statement describing company’s overview and relevant TS capabilities (Max 2 pages). This information will be shared between the Government and the current OTA Primes.

Foreign Companies interested in attending this Industry Day must submit a request in writing no later than 1600 EST on 23 January 2026.

Domestic Companies interested in attending this Industry Day must submit a request in writing no later than 1600 EST on 6 February 2026.

Requests must be addressed to all the Registration Point of Contacts (POC), via email, with the Subject Line “Response to Terrain Shaping Industry Day, (Insert Company Name).”

Attendee substitutions will be permitted if advance notice and all required documentation is provided at least seven (7) days before Industry Day.

PRE-INDUSTRY DAY QUESTIONS

Pre-Industry Day questions can be submitted in advance of the event within Attachment #1. Questions and responses will be presented and addressed with other companies present, in an open forum during the general Q&A session. All information discussed at Industry Day will be unclassified.

Pre-Industry Day questions shall be submitted by 1600 EST on 6 February 2026 to all the Registration POC via email.

ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS

In addition to the planned agenda, One-on-One sessions will be scheduled upon request, prior to the completion of Day 1. Each session will be limited to approximately 25-45 minutes in duration. Companies not interested in participating in a One-on-One session must identify this during the registration process. The One-on-One sessions will be used to further discuss the TS program, answer specific questions pertaining to information provided during Industry Day in a private forum, and discuss Industry-proposed solutions. These sessions will be unclassified. The Government will attempt, but cannot guarantee, the accommodation of company requests for specific timeslots.

REGISTRATION Points of Contact (POC)

CPT Jordan M. Dawsey, jordan.m.dawsey.mil@army.mil Ms. Geraldine Reilly, geraldine.reilly3.civ@army.mil Ms. Kerin Nussbaum, kerin.e.nussbaum.ctr@army.mil

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment #1: RSVP Form Terrain Shaping Industry Day