This Sources Sought notice is a market‑research survey issued by the Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC‑DTA) to gauge industry interest, capability, and capacity for producing the 81 mm mortar baseplate (M3A1E1, NSN 1015‑01‑552‑9883, Part 13015570). The Government seeks responses to inform future acquisition planning; no contract is guaranteed. Respondents must submit the required questionnaire and any supporting data (e.g., past performance, production lead times, pricing, quality certifications) by 3:30 PM EST on 7 Oct 2026. A Technical Data Package will be released only if a formal solicitation follows, and access requires a current DD 2345 and JCP certification.
• Item: Baseplate, 81 mm mortar (M3A1E1) – 170 units required now, 170 optional (total 340).
• NAICS: 332994 – Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing.
• Required information: company profile, past government contracts, manufacturing capability, lead time, production rates, unit price, quality system, and any confidential data handling procedures.
• Submission method: email to
[email protected] with subject line “Sources Sought_ Baseplate, Mortar (Name of Firm)”.
• No compensation for responding; the Government may or may not issue a future solicitation.