Anti-Personnel Obstacle Breaching System, MN79 & Anti-Personnel Obstacle Breaching System Inert, MN84

The Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI) is conducting market research to identify sources capable of manufacturing and delivering Anti-Personnel Obstacle Breaching Systems (APOBS), available in both live (MN79) and inert trainer (MN84) configurations. The APOBS is a self-contained, one-shot expendable linear demolition charge system designed to be transported and deployed by a two-person team to breach approximately 45-meter-long lanes through wire and anti-personnel mine obstacles. Interested contractors must demonstrate manufacturing capabilities, quality systems, technical expertise, and the ability to meet strict specifications outlined in multiple work standards and drawings. Contractors must submit a capabilities statement not exceeding ten pages to the designated contract specialists by April 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST, addressing company capabilities, manufacturing capacity, subcontractor identification, lead times for First Article Testing and production, minimum order quantities, monthly delivery rates, supply chain risk mitigation strategies, and pricing information. This Sources Sought announcement is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or commitment to award; telephone inquiries will not be accepted, and no feedback will be provided to respondents.

No set-aside designation has been applied to this market research announcement, though the government indicates that future procurement may be conducted via small business set-aside or full and open competition with potential for multiple awards. No incumbent contractors or current award values are identified in this pre-solicitation notice. The government is seeking pricing information for First Article Test activities, production of 4,000 units in FY27, and 150 inert units, though specific budget ranges and contract values have not been disclosed at this stage. All interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and may be required to submit a signed DD Form 2345 Military Critical Technologies Data Agreement and export licenses for access to full technical data packages. The NAICS category is 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing) with a 750-employee business size standard for small business classification purposes.