Mobile Denial Barriers

The Department of Defense, through the Director of Contracting in New Orleans, Louisiana, is seeking information from small businesses capable of providing mobile denial barriers to replace an existing system undergoing repair, in support of force protection requirements. This sources-sought notice, identified by solicitation number M263816932572 and posted on May 18, 2026, with responses due by May 22, 2026, is structured as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, restricting eligibility exclusively to small businesses classified under NAICS code 332312 for sheet metal work manufacturing. The required barriers are 16-foot, towable systems designed for rapid deployment, must be compatible with trailer hitches, and include a spare tire, jumper cables, a portable bollard, and a barrier turn table. Each unit must operate via remote control with a minimum 20-foot control cable and a 300-foot spare, powered by either 12V or 24V battery systems with optional solar integration supported by charge controllers, and include a 12V booster pack, integrated signal lights, auxiliary limit switches, and utility outlets. The barriers must be constructed with galvanized materials for corrosion protection and permanently marked with a VIN number. Performance must comply with ASTM F2656-07 M40 standards for vehicle impact resistance. Delivery and inspection are to occur at the designated place of performance in New Orleans, Louisiana, with the Government responsible for final acceptance. No contract value, pricing data, payment details, invoicing instructions, or formal evaluation criteria are provided, as this notice is for market research purposes only. No contract clauses, attachments, special requirements, or representation certifications are included beyond the set-aside designation and technical specifications, and no contract award or formal procurement process is implied at this stage.