Caisson Wagon - Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Request for Prototype Proposal (RPP) W51EW7-26-R-A010
Key Dates
Due Date
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Posted Date
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Agency & Value
Agency
W6QM MICC TSC
Contract Value
Not provided
Codes & Classification
Solicitation Number
W51EW7-26-R-A010
NAICS
336999 - All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Classification Code
2590
Additional Details
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The Mission & Installation Contracting Command (MICC) Theater Support Center (TSC), acting on behalf of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment—commonly known as The Old Guard (TOG)—has issued a formal Request for Prototype Proposal (RPP) under solicitation number W51EW7-26-R-A010. This procurement seeks innovative proposals for the design, development, and delivery of a prototype Caisson Wagon, a critical asset supporting memorial affairs operations at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
The primary objective of this initiative is to address a pressing operational need: the current fleet of caisson wagons, essential for daily ceremonial duties honoring fallen service members and their families, is aging and increasingly unreliable. The government aims to secure a sustainable, long-term solution by prototyping a new caisson wagon that meets the rigorous demands of TOG’s mission. The successful prototype is expected to enhance the reliability and dignity of memorial services, ensuring the continued fulfillment of this solemn national responsibility.
This opportunity is being solicited under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 4022, utilizing Other Transaction Authority (OTA) for prototypes. The government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) agreement for the prototype effort. Notably, successful completion of the prototype phase may lead to a non-competitive, sole-source follow-on production agreement for additional caisson wagons, offering significant potential for future work.
Eligibility for award is open to all businesses; however, in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 4022(d)(1)(B), all significant participants in the transaction must be either small businesses or nontraditional defense contractors. This stipulation is designed to encourage innovation and broaden the industrial base supporting defense requirements.
Key requirements and deliverables for this procurement include the comprehensive design, development, and delivery of a fully functional prototype caisson wagon. Offerors are expected to submit detailed technical and management proposals in strict accordance with the instructions and requirements outlined in the RPP documents, which are available via the official solicitation posting.
The place of performance for this effort is Arlington, Virginia, with the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 336999, “All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing,” and Product Service Code (PSC) 2590, which covers miscellaneous vehicular components. The procurement is managed by the W6QM MICC TSC office, a federal entity under the Department of the Army, Department of Defense.
Interested offerors should note the following key dates:
- Questions regarding the RPP are due by May 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
- Complete proposals must be submitted by July 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
All questions and proposals are to be submitted electronically via email to [email protected].
For further information or clarification, the primary government points of contact are:
- Agreements Officer: Jennifer Hastedt
- Agreements Specialist: Jessica Ecker ([email protected])
This solicitation remains active and is posted on SAM.gov under Opportunity ID 2dae989aeb9a4f02b760f4f5c36ab916. Interested parties are encouraged to review all attached RPP documents and ensure compliance with submission requirements and eligibility criteria. This opportunity represents a significant chance for qualified small businesses and nontraditional defense contractors to contribute to a mission of national importance while positioning themselves for potential future production awards.