Caisson Saddles

 Sources Sought Synopsis:

THIS RFI IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool (FAR Part 10) being used to determine potential small business firms capable of providing the supply and/or services described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition.

The NAICS contemplated for this requirement is 316990 number of employees 500

Product Service Code is 3770, Saddlery, Harness, Whips, and Related Animal Furnishings

The Contract Type is anticipated to be a multi-year Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Quantity and Indefinite Delivery Contract.

This RFI is for market research purposes only. Responses to this Request for Information (RFI) are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Respondents shall not submit any proprietary information when responding to this RFI. Respondents shall also note that the Government will not return any information submitted in response to this RFI. The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred by respondents regarding any responses to this RFI. Respondents shall submit capability statements that clearly define the company's ability to provide the services stated in this RFI.

This requirement supports the U.S. Army Caisson Platoon conducts memorial affairs operations in support of all Joint Services in Arlington National Cemetery to honor our Nation’s fallen service members and their families. On order, the Caisson Platoon provides assets in support of State Funeral missions and key strategic engagement ceremonies in and beyond the National Capitol Region. Saddles and pads must be uniform and fit to each horse for the safety and life of the herd. The U.S. Army Caisson Platoon’s horses vary in age and size.  Contractors shall be able to state rather or not they can provide all the items listed in the provided DRAFT purchase description. The SOW will be finalized prior to solicitation.

The contractor shall provide only  Circle Y, Julie Goodnight Cascade Crossover Saddles and  Circle Y, Julie Goodnight Saddle Pads in accordance with the purchase description (PD) with associated Caisson Detachment customizations and fitting as detailed in the purchase description.

SUBMITTAL INFORMATION: Please provide a capability statement addressing your company’s ability to provide the supplies required below. Include only general description of each item relative to the requirement as this is not a solicitation and no responses will be considered as proposals.

Provide responses to this notice to: Contract Specialist tina.c.hill.mil@army.mil, Telephone responses will NOT be accepted. Please provide responses in writing no later than 12:00 (noon). Eastern Time, 6 December 2024.

All responses must include the following information: Company Name; Company Address; Company Business Size; Small Business category; CAGE Code and Point-of-contact (POC) name, phone number, and e-mail address.