FY 26 tack IDIQ

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) at Fort Sam Houston has published a Special Notice for the FY 26 TACK IDIQ contract opportunity. This sources sought notice pertains to the supply of ceremonial and training tack for the U.S. Army Caisson Detachment, which operates at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Fort Myer, Virginia. The Caisson Detachment conducts memorial affairs operations in support of all Joint Services at Arlington National Cemetery, honoring the nation's fallen service members and their families. The detachment maintains approximately 60 horses that require durable, dependable tack to support their daily duties, state funeral missions, and key strategic engagement ceremonies throughout the National Capitol Region and beyond. This procurement represents a critical support function for ceremonial military operations.

The government is seeking qualified vendors to supply comprehensive tack packages for a five-year ordering period under an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract structure. Contractors must deliver tack sets within 60 days of order placement and meet exacting specifications that include 56 unique components such as martingales, breast collars, reins, and bridle components with precise measurements and construction requirements. The contract is set aside for total small business, making it available exclusively to small business entities, and responses are due by 10:00 AM Eastern Time on January 7, 2026. While the government currently intends to award on a sole source basis to Live Oak Plantation Combined Driving, this sources sought notice invites interested vendors to provide detailed information about their capabilities, experience, and pricing to facilitate potential competition. Key requirements for interested contractors include submission of company details, SAM registration information, CAGE code, business size certification, relevant experience documentation, and pricing proposals that align with the detailed purchase description specifications.