Shadows & Steel Game Updated

SOL #: W91QF026BA0012Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
W6QM MICC-CARLISLE BARRACKS
CARLISLE BARRACKS, PA, 17013-5072, United States

Place of Performance

PA

NAICS

No NAICS code specified

PSC

Athletic And Sporting Equipment (7810)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
May 28, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Jun 3, 2026, 12:00 PM

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 Department of the Army, MICC-Carlisle Barracks, has issued a Sources Sought notice to identify companies capable of producing game boards, game cards, and boxes for the "Shadows & Steel 2045" game. This effort supports a concept development card game developed by the U.S. Army War College. Responses are due June 3, 2026.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for the manufacturing of specific game components based on government-provided custom images and files. Key components include:

  • Domino Board Set: Either 1 set of 3 boards or 1 set of 6 boards.
  • Tarot Deck: One deck with varying card counts (7, 28, 63, 10, 9 cards).
  • Medium Stout Box: 1000 copies, with full box printing.

Material Specifications

  • Tarot Cards: Standard size (2.75"x4.75"x.01").
  • Domino Cards: Sized (4"x8"x.07").
  • Card Stock: 12pt 320gsm black-core matte, professional grade.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
  • Set-Aside: None specified
  • Response Due: June 3, 2026, 12:00 PM ET
  • Published: May 28, 2026

Evaluation

This is a market research effort to identify potential sources. Responses will inform future procurement strategies and potential solicitation development.

Additional Notes

The "Shadows & Steel" game, also referred to as a concept development card game, was developed by the U.S. Army War College to advance innovation and future force design through competitive strategic play. The place of performance is in PA, United States. The primary contact is John R. Thoman at john.r.thoman4.civ@army.mil.

People

Points of Contact

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Posted: May 28, 2026
Shadows & Steel Game Updated | GovScope