Terrain Shaping Industry Day

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Sources Sought Notification (SSN) for the Terrain Shaping (TS) capability, issued by the U.S. Army Contracting Command-New Jersey 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). The purpose is to conduct market research to identify potential sources interested in supporting a bilateral U.S. and United Kingdom project to develop an autonomous materiel solution for TS. This is for informational purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP).

The government seeks an autonomous materiel solution that integrates advanced technologies to deliver, deploy, and manage obstacles, ensuring Soldier safety and operational superiority. The goal is to identify, develop, integrate, and demonstrate a minimum viable autonomous TS capability within one year. Desired characteristics include autonomous emplacement, safe passage, autonomous delivery and recovery, advanced networked kinetic effects, obstacle planning, and non-kinetic field effects.

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

• Phase 2 (Months 13-24): Down-selection from Phase 1, system delivery to Transformation in Contact (TiC) units for soldier feedback and risk-based testing.

• The government plans to solicit and execute prototyping using DOTC Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs).

• A DOTC Request for White Papers is anticipated on or about March 6, 2026. Interested parties should refer to the National Armaments Consortium (NAC) for membership requirements.

• Date: February 25-26, 2026

• Location: Courtyard Marriott, 15 Howard Blvd, Mt Arlington, NJ 07856

• Day 1: Unclassified briefings on acquisition strategy, program updates, and contractor briefs.

• Day 2: Pre-scheduled one-on-one sessions with industry.

• Foreign Companies: January 23, 2026, 1600 EST

• Domestic Companies: February 6, 2026, 1600 EST

• Pre-Industry Day Questions: February 6, 2026, 1600 EST

• Complete attached RSVP Form (Attachment #1).

• Provide attendee names, titles, company, and contact information.

• Submit a summary statement (max 2 pages) of company overview and relevant TS capabilities (will be shared between U.S. and UK Governments).

This SSN and upcoming Industry Day are crucial for vendors interested in the Terrain Shaping capability. It provides an opportunity to understand the government's needs, acquisition strategy, and desired system characteristics, and to engage directly with the program office to discuss potential collaboration and solutions. Responding to the SSN and attending Industry Day are voluntary and at no cost to the government.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Sources Sought Notification (SSN) for the Terrain Shaping (TS) capability, issued by the U.S. Army Contracting Command-New Jersey 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). The purpose is to conduct market research to identify potential sources for a bilateral U.S.-UK project to develop an autonomous materiel solution for delivering, deploying, and managing obstacles.

This SSN is for informational purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). It aims to identify potential vendors for a TS capability that requires autonomous emplacement, safe passage, autonomous delivery and recovery, networked kinetic effects, obstacle planning, and non-kinetic field effects. The government anticipates using Other Transaction Agreements (OTA) through the DOD Ordnance Technology Consortium (DOTC) for prototyping.

An Industry Day event will be held on February 25-26, 2026, near Picatinny Arsenal. The first day will include unclassified briefings on the acquisition strategy and program updates. The second day is reserved for pre-scheduled one-on-one sessions. Companies interested in attending must register by submitting an RSVP form, attendee details, and a summary of their company's overview and relevant TS capabilities. Foreign company registration is due by January 23, 2026, and domestic company registration by February 6, 2026.

• Industry Day: February 25-26, 2026
• Foreign Company Registration Deadline: January 23, 2026
• Domestic Company Registration Deadline: February 6, 2026
• Pre-Industry Day Questions Deadline: February 6, 2026
• DOTC Request for White Papers (Anticipated): March 6, 2026

Interested parties should attend the Industry Day to understand the government's acquisition strategy and discuss their capabilities. Responding to the DOTC Request for White Papers will be required for potential prototyping efforts. Membership in the National Armaments Consortium (NAC) is required to respond to DOTC solicitations.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Sources Sought Notification (SSN) issued by the U.S. Army Contracting Command-New Jersey 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). It serves as a market research tool to identify potential sources for supporting the Terrain Shaping (TS) capability, which is part of a bilateral Project Agreement between the U.S. and the United Kingdom (UK).

• Objective: To identify, develop, integrate, and demonstrate a minimum viable autonomous TS capability within one year. The system should enable autonomous emplacement, safe passage, autonomous delivery and recovery, networked kinetic effects, obstacle planning, and non-kinetic field effects.

• Industry Day: An Industry Day event is scheduled for February 25-26, 2026, near Picatinny Arsenal, NJ. This event will include unclassified briefings on the acquisition strategy and program updates, followed by pre-scheduled one-on-one sessions with industry.

• Acquisition Strategy: The government anticipates using DOD Ordnance Technology Consortium (DOTC) Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) for prototyping. A Request for White Papers is planned for approximately March 6, 2026.

• Company Participation: Companies attending Industry Day will have opportunities to discuss their capabilities and potential to meet TS requirements in both general and one-on-one forums.

• Industry Day: February 25-26, 2026.

• Foreign Company Registration Deadline: January 23, 2026, 1600 EST.

• Domestic Company Registration Deadline: February 6, 2026, 1600 EST.

• Pre-Industry Day Questions Deadline: February 6, 2026, 1600 EST.

• Registration Requirements: Submit RSVP Form (Attachment #1), attendee details, a single point of contact, and a 2-page summary of company overview and relevant TS capabilities.

• This is a Sources Sought Notification for informational purposes only and is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP).

• The government will not pay for any costs incurred in response to this notice or for attending Industry Day.

• Information submitted is voluntary and will not be returned.

• Companies must be willing to discuss capabilities in a general forum and potentially in one-on-one sessions.

• Membership in the National Armaments Consortium (NAC) may be required to respond to future DOTC White Papers.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing two sheets: 'RSVP Information' and 'Questions'. The 'RSVP Information' sheet appears to be a template for collecting contact details from interested parties, including Name, Title, Company Name, Email Address, and Phone Number. The 'Questions' sheet is structured to log questions, with columns for 'Question #'.

• RSVP Information Sheet: Fields for collecting attendee contact details.
• Questions Sheet: A template for logging questions, with a placeholder for question numbers.

This document serves as a tool for organizers to gather RSVP information and track questions related to an event or opportunity. Bidders may be instructed to fill out the 'RSVP Information' sheet if they wish to express interest or register. The 'Questions' sheet indicates a mechanism for submitting inquiries, though no specific questions or answers are provided in this extract.