# SAM #PANDTA-26-P-0000038827

Sources Sought: 340 Baseplates for 81MM M3A1E1 Mortar System

**Buyer:** U.S. Army Acquisition Directorate
**Posted:** September 22, 2026
**Respond By:** October 07, 2026
**Identifier:** PANDTA-26-P-0000038827
**NAICS:** 332994

The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA), under the Department of Defense and Department of the Army, is conducting market research for a potential future procurement of 340 units of the Baseplate, Mortar: 81MM, M3A1E1.
- Government Buyer:
  - Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA)
- Product Details:
  - Baseplate, Mortar: 81MM, M3A1E1
    - NSN: 1015-01-552-9883
    - Part Number: 13015570
    - Quantity: 340 units (170 base, 170 option)
    - End item: Mortar, 81mm: M252 and variants
- Requirements:
  - First Article Testing (FAT) including Live Fire FAT is required
  - Vendors must possess DD 2345 certification to access the Technical Data Package (TDP)
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice
- NAICS Code: 332994
- The notice is for sources sought/market research; not a solicitation for bids or proposals

### Description

<p>This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH SURVEY to request information for Government planning purposes only. Responses will assist the Government in planning its acquisition strategy for a potential future acquisition. Army Contracting Command &ndash; Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is seeking to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice/Market Research Survey will assist ACC-DTA in planning its acquisition strategy for a potential future acquisition. Since this is a sources sought synopsis and not a solicitation for receipt of proposals or quotations, the Government does not encourage questions concerning this market research.</p>

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This request for information (RFI) is for the following item:</p>

<p>Noun: Baseplate, Mortar: 81MM, M3A1E1</p>

<p>NSN: 1015-01-552-9883</p>

<p>Part Number: 13015570</p>

<p>NAICS: 332994</p>

<p>Please provide the information required in the attachment by emailing it to kaley.h.weeden.civ@army.mil, no later than Wednesday, 7 October 2026 by 3:30pm EST. Thank you in advance!</p>

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