Intent to Sole Source
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- W91QV125R0020
- Agency
-
Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 112920 Horses and Other Equine Production
- PSC
- R499 Support- Professional: Other
- Place of performance
- Fort Myer, Virginia 22211, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Army has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to sole source a contract for Caisson Boot Camp training services. The notice is published under Federal Contract Opportunity ID 90493f8ccee848de9faa3ed9446c7c7c and was posted on December 30, 2024, with a response deadline of January 13, 2025. The procurement will be conducted using the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), which permits Other than Full and Open Competition. Specifically, the agency has determined that only a limited number of responsible sources can satisfy their requirements. The notice emphasizes that while this is not a request for proposals, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation for consideration.
The primary objective of this Special Notice is to procure specialized training services for military working equines supporting State Funeral and Memorial Affairs missions at Arlington National Cemetery. Contractors interested in responding must submit evidence demonstrating that competition would be advantageous to the Government by 8 AM EST on January 13, 2025. Any submissions must clearly show the ability to meet the agency's specific requirements, though the Government retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete the procurement action. The notice explicitly states that the Government will not reimburse any costs associated with information submitted. Potential contractors should carefully review the attached Justification and Approval (J&A) document, which provides additional context about the $1,243,200 contract's scope, including training up to 12 military working equines in specialized Postillion-style riding for ceremonial duties. The opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 112920 (Horses and Other Equine Production) and PSC code R499 (Support - Professional: Other).
Notice text
This is the offical notification of intent to sole source Cassion Boot Camp J&A is attached.
The statutory authority permitting Other than Full and Open Competition is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii), Only a limited number of responsible sources and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for proposals or quotations and a solicitation will not be issued for this requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. Any responses or inquiries to this notice must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition of this action will be advantageous to the Government. The Government will not pay for information submitted. A determination by the Government not to compete this procurement action, based on responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Any question in regards to this notice are due by 8 AM EST on 13 January 2025.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| REDACTED_MICC 2025-22_Boot Camp.pdf |
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