Terrain Shaping Industry Day
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W15QKN-25-X-1B1W
- Agency
-
ACC Picatinny
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 332994 Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1345 Land Mines
- Place of performance
- Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey 07806, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Contracting Command-New Jersey, on behalf of the Joint Program Executive Office Armaments and Ammunition and the Office of the Project Manager Close Combat Systems at Picatinny Arsenal, is conducting market research to identify potential contractors for an autonomous Terrain Shaping (TS) capability development program. The procurement supports a bilateral Project Agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom to develop an advanced materiel solution capable of autonomous emplacement, safe passage, autonomous delivery and recovery, advanced networked kinetic effects, obstacle planning, and non-kinetic field effects. The government will host an Industry Day on February 26-27, 2026, at the Courtyard Marriott in Mt. Arlington, New Jersey, featuring unclassified briefings on acquisition strategy and pre-scheduled one-on-one sessions with industry participants. Registration deadlines are January 23, 2026, for foreign companies and February 6, 2026, for domestic companies, with submissions requiring an RSVP form and a maximum two-page summary statement describing company capabilities relevant to the TS requirements. A Department of Defense Ordnance Technology Consortium (DOTC) Request for White Papers is anticipated for release on or about March 2026, with prototyping to be executed through Other Transaction Agreements (OTA).
This procurement carries no set-aside designation and involves no identified incumbent contractors. The program is structured in two phases, with Phase 1 (Months 1-12) focusing on vendor-led prototyping and demonstration through DOTC Initiative awards, and Phase 2 (Months 13-24) involving down-selection and delivery of systems to Transformation in Contact units for soldier feedback and testing. Specific budget values or award amounts are not disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. Participation requires membership in the National Armaments Consortium (NAC), and all costs associated with Industry Day attendance are the responsibility of interested companies. This Sources Sought Notification is for informational and market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the government to award a contract.
Notice text
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Update #7 · Latest ·
UPDATE as of 30 March 2026:
Due to inclement weather, the Terrain Shaping Industry Day originally scheduled 25-27 February 2026 has been postponed to 26-27 February 2026. Please continue to monitor your email for further updates and additional communication.
The United States (U.S.) Army Contracting Command-New Jersey, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000, on behalf of 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.
The Government team is preparing to host an Industry Day on 26-27 February 2026 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 Department of Defense (DoD) Ordnance Technology Consortium (DOTC) Other Transaction Agreements (OTA).
Companies will have the opportunity to meet in a one-on-one forum to discuss potential collaboration in meeting the TS requirements. Please see the attachments for more details.
UPDATE:
Project Manager Close Combat Systems (PM-CCS) is pleased to announce the release of the Department of Defense Ordnance Technology Consortium (DOTC) Request for White Paper (RWP), RWP-26-13, for the WPN-26-003 requirement, "New Terrain Shaping Solution." This RWP is issued under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 4022, Other Transaction Agreements (OTA), to foster innovation and accelerate the transition of technology to the Warfighter. The RWP can be found on the National Armaments Consortium (NAC) Members Only Site.
Update #6 ·
UPDATE as of 30 March 2026:
Due to inclement weather, the Terrain Shaping Industry Day originally scheduled 25-27 February 2026 has been postponed to 26-27 February 2026. Please continue to monitor your email for further updates and additional communication.
The United States (U.S.) Army Contracting Command-New Jersey, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000, on behalf of 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.
The Government team is preparing to host an Industry Day on 26-27 February 2026 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 Department of Defense (DoD) Ordnance Technology Consortium (DOTC) Other Transaction Agreements (OTA).
Companies will have the opportunity to meet in a one-on-one forum to discuss potential collaboration in meeting the TS requirements. Please see the attachments for more details.
UPDATE:
The DRAFT Statement of Objectives (SOO) for the Terrain Shaping DOTC-OTA program is currently being finalized.
Industry partners who wish to receive a copy of the DRAFT SOO for review and comment should send an email request to the KO. Please include "Draft SOO Request for Terrain Shaping – YOUR COMPANY NAME" in the subject line of your email.
As of 25 March 2026, ATI has shared a draft requirement with NAC Members. We continue to target an early‑April release.
Update #5 ·
UPDATE as of 24 February 2026:
Due to inclement weather, the Terrain Shaping Industry Day originally scheduled 25-27 February 2026 has been postponed to 26-27 February 2026. Please continue to monitor your email for further updates and additional communication.
The United States (U.S.) Army Contracting Command-New Jersey, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000, on behalf of 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.
The Government team is preparing to host an Industry Day on 26-27 February 2026 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 Department of Defense (DoD) Ordnance Technology Consortium (DOTC) Other Transaction Agreements (OTA).
Companies will have the opportunity to meet in a one-on-one forum to discuss potential collaboration in meeting the TS requirements. Please see the attachments for more details.
UPDATE:
The DRAFT Statement of Objectives (SOO) for the Terrain Shaping DOTC-OTA program is currently being finalized.
Industry partners who wish to receive a copy of the DRAFT SOO for review and comment should send an email request to the KO. Please include "Draft SOO Request for Terrain Shaping – YOUR COMPANY NAME" in the subject line of your email.
Update #4 ·
The United States (U.S.) Army Contracting Command-New Jersey, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000, on behalf of 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.
The Government team is preparing to host an Industry Day on 25-27 February 2026 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 Department of Defense (DoD) Ordnance Technology Consortium (DOTC) Other Transaction Agreements (OTA).
Companies will have the opportunity to meet in a one-on-one forum to discuss potential collaboration in meeting the TS requirements. Please see the attachments for more details.
UPDATE:
The DRAFT Statement of Objectives (SOO) for the Terrain Shaping DOTC-OTA program is currently being finalized.
Industry partners who wish to receive a copy of the DRAFT SOO for review and comment should send an email request to the KO. Please include "Draft SOO Request for Terrain Shaping – YOUR COMPANY NAME" in the subject line of your email.
Update #3 ·
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.
The Government team is preparing to host an Industry Day on 25-26 February 2026 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).
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. Please see the attachments for more details.
Additionally, please note that all updates related to the event will be communicated directly to the email addresses associated with your RSVP. No updates will be posted to the SAM.gov site. Industry Day will remain as scheduled.
Update #2 ·
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.
The Government team is preparing to host an Industry Day on 25-26 February 2026 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).
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. Please see the attachments for more details.
Important Notice Regarding Potential Government Shutdown:
In the event of a Government shutdown beginning on January 31, 2026, please be advised that the Primary and Alternative point of contact (POC) listed in this solicitation will not have access to their accounts. Therefore, for any correspondence, inquiries, or RSVPs, please direct all emails to the following individuals:
- Ms. Kerin Nussbaum (kerin.e.nussbaum.ctr@army.mil)
- Ms. Geraldine Reilly (geraldine.reilly3.civ@army.mil)
- CPT Jordan Dawsey (jordan.m.dawsey.mil@army.mil)
It is essential to send all communications directly to the names listed above in order to ensure proper tracking and recording during the shutdown period.
Additionally, please note that all updates related to the event will be communicated directly to the email addresses associated with your RSVP. No updates will be posted to the SAM.gov site. Industry Day will remain as scheduled.
Update #1 ·
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.
The Government team is preparing to host an Industry Day on 25-26 February 2026 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).
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. Please see the attachments for more details.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| TS NG DOTC Announcement 20262402 Updated.docx | DOCX document | |
| TS NG DOTC Announcement 20262002 Updated.docx | DOCX document | |
| TS NG DOTC Announcement 20262701 Updated.docx | DOCX document | |
| TS NG DOTC Announcement 20262701 Updated.docx | DOCX document | |
| TS NG DOTC Announcement 20262301 Updated.docx | DOCX document | |
| TS NG DOTC Announcement 20251222.docx | DOCX document | |
| Copy of Attachement 1 RSVP.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| TS NG DOTC Announcement 20251222.docx | DOCX document |
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