Caisson Wagons
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W91QV125S0001
- Agency
-
Mission and Installation Contracting Command
Army Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336999 All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 2590 Miscellaneous Vehicular Components
- Place of performance
- Fort Myer, Virginia 22211, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command is conducting market research for the procurement of five specialized Caisson Detachment Wagons for Arlington National Cemetery. The wagons are intended for military ceremonial use and must meet rigorous technical specifications, including the ability to carry an 800-pound casket, feature air suspension, and have a 30-year expected lifespan. Contractors must demonstrate documented experience in building horse-drawn wagons and understand horse health requirements. A pre-solicitation conference is scheduled for 21 March 2025 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Caisson Detachment Auto Skills Center, with interested parties required to email specified points of contact two days prior to attending. The solicitation is currently in a Sources Sought Notice phase, meaning it is collecting market research and has not yet released full bidding instructions.
The contract is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside within the All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing NAICS category. The procurement involves delivering two wagons by 31 May 2025 and three additional wagons by 15 October 2025, with a base year contract and one option year. The contract will be evaluated as a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable procurement, with potential price reductions for missed delivery dates. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the technical complexity and specialized nature of the wagons suggest a significant investment, with requirements including powder-coated stainless steel construction, solid rubber tires, 55-inch wheels, and casket rollers. Contractors will need to develop a comprehensive quality control plan and closely match the aesthetic details of existing wagon models used by the Arlington National Cemetery Caisson Detachment.
Notice text
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS NOTICE IS ISSUED FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION OR INVITATION FOR OFFERORS TO SUBMIT BIDS. A PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS OF THE PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION WILL BE POSTED AT A LATER DATE THAT WILL PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIDDERS TO RESPOND TO THIS OPPORTUNITY.
THIS REQUIREMENT IS FOR JOINT BASE MYER-HENDERSON HALL (JBMHH), VIRGINA
Reference the Wagon PWS, Wagon Model Example , and Sources Sought in the attachment section. Also, answer the questions on page 2 of the Sources Sought.
PRE-SOLICITATION CONFERENCE INFORMATION:
DATE: 21 March 2025
TIME: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
LOCATION: Caisson Detachment Auto Skills Center. 134 Caisson Cir, Fort Myer, VA 22211
ACCESS REQUIREMENT: Arrive to the Fort Myer Visitor Center prior to 0900 with ID to process for visitor pass. Drew Darney (724-712-1297) will be at the visitor center to assist from 0830-1000.
Email: kassandra.n.robinson.mil@army.mil AND shavon.v.holman.mil@army.mil
If you plan to attend the site visit, email the POCs above 2 days prior.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Wagon PWS AO 11MAR25.docx | DOCX document | |
| Wagon Sources Sought_10 March 2025.pdf | ||
| Previous Wagon Model Example.pdf |
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