Military Mounted Battalion Wagon

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort Sam Houston has issued a Special Notice for the production and delivery of one Military Mounted Battalion (MBB) Caisson Wagon designated as a Total Small Business set-aside. This procurement, solicitation number W91QV1-26-Q-A027, seeks a single ceremonial wagon for the U.S. Army's Old Guard Military Mounted Battalion at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Virginia. The wagon must comply with all Minimum Essential Characteristics of the current Caisson Wagon design used at Arlington National Cemetery, along with specifications detailed in the accompanying Statement of Work and Purchase Description documents. The contract is anticipated to be awarded as a Firm-Fixed Price agreement under Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items authority within the Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing sector (NAICS 333111). The notice was posted on February 26, 2026, and represents the Army's initial effort to identify capable contractors for this specialized manufacturing requirement.

Interested contractors must submit responses by March 13, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time with the deadline coinciding with an anticipated delivery date of May 1, 2026. Eligible contractors must demonstrate a minimum of five years of documented experience building horse-drawn wagons and possess knowledge of equine health and wellness requirements. Submissions must include firm identification, SAM Unique Entity ID, CAGE code, business size classification, relevant experience documentation, pricing information, and recommendations for improving the Army's acquisition approach. The contractor will be responsible for all production, delivery, defect correction costs, and transportation to the base, with the complete wagon assembly weighing no more than 2,000 lbs and capable of carrying an 800 lb casket while sustaining 10 miles per day at 10 mph on 10% grade hills. Additionally, the successful contractor must provide a five-year warranty covering manufacturer deficiencies and establish a maintenance program ensuring the wagon remains serviceable for a minimum of 40 years using commercially available repair parts.