Caisson Ceremonial Tack

The U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Fort Sam Houston is seeking to procure ceremonial and training tack sets for the Caisson Detachment at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, which operates approximately 60 horses for memorial affairs operations and strategic engagement ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery. The contractor will be required to provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, and supervision necessary to procure, manufacture, and deliver tack sets that meet specific Army standards outlined in detailed purchase descriptions. The procurement involves two Contract Line Item Numbers: Ceremonial Tack Sets and Training Tack Sets, with tack designed for three horse sizes (small, medium, large) and including both ceremonial leather/brass and training synthetic material components. Key performance requirements include delivering tack sets within 60 days of order placement, providing invoices and shipping documents within 48 hours of delivery, and replacing any defective items within 60 days. The current sources sought notice had responses due by 10:00 AM Eastern Time on August 4, 2025, with the formal solicitation due date of September 3, 2025.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and the Army currently intends to award the contract on a sole source basis to Live Oak Plantation Combined Driving, indicating this company may be the incumbent or preferred vendor. The contract is structured as a potential Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) arrangement with a 48-month performance period, classified under NAICS code 115210 for Support Activities for Animal Production. Quantity requirements include minimum and maximum parameters for each contract line item, with Ceremonial Tack Sets ranging from 1 to 3 units and Training Tack Sets ranging from 1 to 2 units per order. The detailed purchase description specifies precise requirements for multiple tack components including martingales, brake straps, neck pads, breast collars, traces, reins, bridles, and other horse harness elements, with specific modifications aimed at reducing horse injuries and improving functionality based on prototype testing and soldier feedback. Deliveries must occur during standard business hours (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday) excluding recognized U.S. holidays.