Caisson Wagon - Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Request for Prototype Proposal (RPP) W51EW7-26-R-A010

Project ID: W51EW7-26-R-A010 FederalOpportunitiesSolicitation
Overview
AgencyDepartment of the Army
Deadline07/13/26
Posted05/12/26
Estimated ValueNot Provided
Set AsideNone
NAICS336999 - All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
PSC2590 - Miscellaneous Vehicular Components
LocationArlington, VA United States
Description
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Summary

1. INTRODUCTION & SYNOPSIS This announcement is a formal Request for Prototype Proposal (RPP) issued by the Mission & Installation Contracting Command (MICC) Theater Support Center (TSC) on behalf of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as The Old Guard (TOG). The Government is seeking proposals to design, develop, and deliver a prototype Caisson Wagon to support memorial affairs operations at Arlington National Cemetery. - Authority: 10 U.S.C. 4022, Other Transaction Authority (OTA) for Prototypes.

Agreement Type

The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) agreement.

Follow-on Production

Offerors are advised that the successful completion of this prototype project may result in the award of a non-competitive, sole-source follow-on production agreement for additional Caisson Wagons. 2. BACKGROUND TOG conducts memorial affairs in support of all Joint Services at Arlington National Cemetery, honoring our Nation's fallen service members and their families. Caisson wagons are essential for this daily mission. The current fleet is aging, creating a critical deficiency that compromises mission capability. This RPP seeks a sustainable, long-term solution by prototyping a new Caisson Wagon. 3. ELIGIBILITY This RPP is open to all businesses. However, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 4022(d)(1)(B), an award may only be made if all significant participants in the transaction are small businesses or nontraditional defense contractors. 4. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION & KEY DATES

Proposal Instructions

Interested offerors shall submit a comprehensive proposal in accordance with all instructions and requirements outlined in the attached RPP documents.

Questions Due Date

May 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET

Proposal Due Date

July 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET

Submission Instructions

- Method: All questions and proposals must be submitted electronically via email.

Email Address

usarmy.jbsa.acc-micc.mbx.tsc-div1@army.mil 5. GOVERNMENT POINTS OF CONTACT (POCs)

Agreements Officer

Jennifer Hastedt

Agreements Specialist

Jessica Ecker

Summary (Newest Update)

Background This Request for Prototype Proposal (RPP) is issued by the Mission & Installation Contracting Command (MICC) Theater Support Center (TSC) on behalf of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as The Old Guard (TOG). The Government aims to design, develop, and deliver a prototype Caisson Wagon to support memorial affairs operations at Arlington National Cemetery. TOG conducts memorial affairs in support of all Joint Services at Arlington National Cemetery, honoring fallen service members and their families. The current fleet of Caisson Wagons is aging, creating a critical deficiency that compromises mission capability. This RPP seeks a sustainable, long-term solution by prototyping a new Caisson Wagon. Work Details The contract involves the design, development, testing, and evaluation of a prototype Caisson Wagon. The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) agreement upon successful completion of this prototype project, which may lead to a non-competitive follow-on production agreement for additional Caisson Wagons. The proposal must demonstrate knowledge in engineering functions related to prototyping and must meet specific performance requirements or objectives. Place of Performance The work will be performed at Joint Base Fort Myer-Henderson Hall (JBMHH), Virginia.

Contacts
Contact nameMICC TSC Division 1 - PLEASE EMAIL HERE FIRST
Contact emailusarmy.jbsa.acc-micc.mbx.tsc-div1@army.mil
Contact phoneNone
Secondary contact nameJessica Ecker
Secondary contact emailjessica.r.ecker.civ@army.mil
Secondary contact phoneNone
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