Past Performance
PHOTO: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Mettle Ops has a proven track record in delivering innovative solutions for complex defense challenges. Our expertise spans from advanced engineering and prototyping to program management and supply chain optimization.
47QRAA18D00C5: The goal of this effort was to provide an engineering certified finite element analysis on a RS 25 Scan Head rotating mirror for the USFS. Performed a finite element analysis on a rotating triangular mirror, which is a part within a line scanner, to determine operating and maximum load case based on replacing a steel rotating mirror part with a lighter material. Also included in the report a simplified narrative of operational guidance regarding the new lightweight parts useful lifespan, and stated all known limitations and or other qualifying factors and assumptions for the safe operational integrity of the new part.
Total Value = $39K
Period of Performance = April 2020 – June 2020
Mettle Ops has been recognized by DoD Ordnance Technology Consortium (DOTC) in their ability to manufacture both large and small projectiles. Mettle Ops is currently working with Ground Vehicle Systems Center (formally TARDEC) on the following contracts.
W15QKN1891008 DOTC-19-01-INIT0209: The objective of this initiative is to identify, analyze, procure, test, evaluate, optimize, and/or transition prototype advanced armor, blast mitigation technologies, and lightweight structural components to achieve advanced active blast defeat and meet armor requirements at a lower weight and provide enhanced protection against a wide variety of warheads and threats. These prototypes will be both virtual and physical, for tracked and wheeled ground vehicles, specifically, PdM Vehicle Protective System (VPS) Traunches and Ground Vehicle Holistic Defense (GVHD) prototype vehicles. Recent priority shifts from higher level Army leadership have required additional focus to be place on the GVHD prototype vehicle and will necessitate further prototype iterations to address the needs and requirements of the system.
Total Value = $19.9M
Period of Performance = July 2019 – December 2021
Mettle Craft Manufacturing is a Joint Venture between Mettle Ops and Prosper Tech Machine and Tool.
The Build-to-Print solicitation was awarded to Mettle Craft Manufacturing for the build and fabrication of parts, components, and assemblies based on Government-provided drawings, models, technical data packages or Indented Bills of Material. It is a five-year Multiple Award, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (MA IDIQ) contract for Women Owned Small Businesses. The purpose of the contract is to provide surge support for Build-to-Print component requirements through fabrication and manufacturing for the Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC) Ground Vehicle System Center (GVSC), previously known as TARDEC. This contract supplies mechanical parts and assemblies including mechanical fabrication, machining, assembly, procurement, verification, quality control & assurance, packaging, kitting and shipping.
Total Value = $19M
Period of Performance = January 2020 – December 2024
Mettle Ops has been recognized by DoD Ordnance Technology Consortium (DOTC) in their ability to manufacture both large and small projectiles. Mettle Ops is currently working with Ground Vehicle Systems Center (formally TARDEC) on the following contracts.
W15QKN1491001 DOTC-17-01-INIT0538: The objective of this initiative is to identify, analyze, procure, test, evaluate, optimize, and/or transition prototype passive, reactive, active, and blast mitigation systems that are lighter in weight and provide enhanced protection against a wide variety of warheads and threats. These prototypes will be both virtual and physical, for tracked and wheeled ground vehicles, specifically, Abrams Main Battle Tank, Bradley Fighting Vehicle, Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle, Combat Vehicle Prototype, and Next Generation Combat Vehicle.
Total Value = $13.9M
Period of Performance: May 2017 – December 2019
Long form past performance evaluation available upon request.
The objective of the Complex Threat Attack Protection (CTAP) prototype project is to develop, integrate, demonstrate, and advance prototyping capabilities that will improve and enhance the Army's ground vehicle platforms and systems capabilities. The CTAP prototype projects will address various critical vehicle components such as vehicle structure, technology, armor, and interior protection to include seats, seatbelts, airbags, and signature management. This contract was awarded through the National Security Technology Accelerator (NSTXL) Other Transaction Agreement (OTA).
Total Value = $23M
Period of Performance = November 2021 – September 2025
Army IDIQ
Provide Systems Engineering (SE) research and development, including the logistical, functional, and operational analyses required for developing Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) requirements. Support the development of, and ensure traceability to, user-defined capabilities such as the Initial Capabilities Document (ICD), Capabilities Development Document (CDD), and Capabilities Production Document (CPD). Ensure that open-system architecture and its principles are applied to reduce life cycle and sustainment costs and product development cycle time. Provide Value Engineering (VE) and Operations and Support Cost Reduction (OSCR) services. This includes design, prototyping, testing, trial fit, and identification of candidates for VE or OSCR along with the associated analysis.
RAT
W56HZV-23-D-0003
Mettle Ops is fabricating Reactive Armor Tile (RAT) kits (M19E1, XM44, and XM1218E1 sets) for the U.S. Army and Foreign Military Sales (FMS), conducting First Article Testing (FAT), Lot Acceptance Testing (LAT) and assembly of vehicle kits.
Total Value = $87M
CD2P
W900KK-24-9-0006: TReX II-23-09-001; Collaborative Defense Prototype Projects, survivability prototyping
Total Value = $29M
XM 30 SIL
Mettle Ops is developing a physical turret prototype—Project Proteus—to support PM XM30's integration of advanced capabilities onto the XM30 combat vehicle platform. Project Proteus serves as a testbed to develop, mature, and verify new technologies that address emerging XM30 capability requirements. The prototype enables the XM30 software pathway program by providing a physical platform for deploying new software and hardware capabilities. It also supports demonstration and testing of multi-domain sensors, advanced defense systems, lethality systems, and autonomy technologies. Mettle Ops is executing this requirement by building and delivering a physical XM30 turret, establishing a laboratory testing environment, providing Field Service Representative (FSR) support, and finalizing the Technical Data Package (TDP), Bill of Materials (BOM), and Software BOM (SBOM).
Total Value = $67M
Munitions Materiel Handling Equipment (MMHE)
FA8681-25-D-B011
The MMHE IDIQ provides the U.S. Air Force with comprehensive manufacturing, refurbishment, and prototype development of munitions support and handling equipment for use at domestic and international locations. Through this five-year, multiple-award vehicle, Mettle Ops delivers precision-engineered, fully compliant materiel handling systems that enhance readiness, safety, and efficiency across Air Force munitions operations worldwide.
