Sources Sought_Baseplate, Mortar: 81MM, M3A1E1

Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is conducting a sources sought and market research survey for the Baseplate, Mortar: 81MM, M3A1E1 (NSN 1015-01-552-9883), with responses due by October 7, 2026 at 3:30 PM EST. This is a planning instrument for a potential future acquisition, not a solicitation for proposals; no set-aside is anticipated.

The Government seeks information from small and large businesses on interest, capabilities, and qualifications to inform acquisition strategy. ACC-DTA is soliciting NAICS 332994 (Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing) contractors. The estimated procurement quantity is 170 units for the base contract with an option for an additional 170 units (340 total). The end item is the Mortar, 81mm: M252 and variants.

The survey requests vendor profile information including CAGE code and small business designation eligibility, as well as requirement-specific details: past government manufacturing experience, current production capability and location, first article testing (FAT) experience including live fire testing, production lead time, sustainable monthly production rates, unit pricing, and quality management system certifications. A Technical Data Package (TDP) with distribution code D will be available upon solicitation release only to vendors holding current DD 2345 Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement certification and active Joint Certification Program registration.

Responses should be emailed to kaley.h.weeden.civ@army.mil with subject line "Sources Sought_Baseplate, Mortar (Name of Firm)." All responses are voluntary and uncompensated; the Government is not obligated to issue a solicitation or award a contract based on this market research.