Terrain Shaping Industry Day
Overview
Buyer
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NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Contracting Command-New Jersey, on behalf of the Office of the Project Manager Close Combat Systems (PM-CCS), has issued a Sources Sought Notification (SSN) for a Terrain Shaping (TS) capability. This effort supports a bilateral U.S. and United Kingdom project to develop an autonomous materiel solution for delivering, deploying, and managing obstacles. Prototyping is anticipated via DOD Ordnance Technology Consortium (DOTC) Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs). A DOTC Request for White Paper (RWP-26-13) for "New Terrain Shaping Solution" has been released and is available on the National Armaments Consortium (NAC) Members Only Site. The overall SSN response date is April 30, 2026, at 21:00:00Z.
Purpose & Scope
This market research aims to identify potential sources capable of developing, integrating, and demonstrating a minimum viable autonomous TS capability within one year. The desired solution should enhance battlefield effectiveness and minimize Soldier risk. Key characteristics include autonomous emplacement and delivery, safe passage, advanced networked kinetic effects, obstacle planning, and non-kinetic field effects.
Acquisition Strategy
The government intends to utilize DOTC OTAs for prototyping efforts. The DOTC Request for White Paper (RWP-26-13, WPN-26-003) for "New Terrain Shaping Solution" has been released and is accessible on the National Armaments Consortium (NAC) Members Only Site. Interested parties must review NAC membership requirements to respond to DOTC solicitations. A DRAFT Statement of Objectives (SOO) is also being finalized and can be requested via email.
Industry Day Event
An Industry Day was held on February 26-27, 2026, at the Courtyard Marriott in Mt Arlington, NJ. The event included unclassified briefings on the acquisition strategy and program updates, followed by pre-scheduled one-on-one sessions with industry representatives. Registration deadlines for this event have passed.
Key Capabilities Sought
The government is seeking solutions that demonstrate:
- Autonomous emplacement and delivery
- Safe passage and Soldier safety
- Advanced networked kinetic effects
- Obstacle planning
- Non-kinetic field effects
Next Steps & Deadlines
This is a Sources Sought for informational purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP).
- DOTC RWP: Released (RWP-26-13, WPN-26-003) on NAC Members Only Site.
- SSN Response Due: April 30, 2026, 21:00:00Z.
- Set-Aside: None specified.