Caisson Wagons Industry Days - Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, VA
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army is hosting Industry Days for an upcoming requirement for Caisson Wagons to support The Old Guard (TOG) 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment. These events, open to both large and small businesses, will provide information on the technical specifications and mission requirements for wagons used in memorial affairs operations. Virtual sessions are scheduled for February 5-6, 2026, and an in-person session at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, VA, on February 19, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The U.S. Army Caisson Detachment requires new Caisson Wagons to conduct memorial affairs operations at Arlington National Cemetery, State Funeral missions, and strategic engagement ceremonies. These wagons are critical for daily military funerals. The Industry Days aim to inform potential bidders about this requirement.
Detailed technical specifications for the wagons are available, outlining requirements for:
- Aesthetics & Dimensions: Matching current Caisson wagon design, specific lengths, widths, and heights.
- Limber Design: Adjustable height, detachment capabilities, sturdy seat, spreader bar, specific pole requirements.
- Limber Box: Weather-resistant, sound-dampening, minimum 20 cubic feet storage.
- Caisson Wagon Design: 3" wide, 55" tall wheels, parking and surge brakes, casket rollers, protective cover, kickstand, sign hook.
- Performance & Durability: Powder-coated high-grade metal, 2000 lbs weight limit, 10 miles/day @ 10 mph capability, 800lb casket capacity, 40-year expected lifecycle with maintenance, specific hub maintenance, suspension, odometer, and a 5-year warranty.
Industry Day Schedule & Registration
- Virtual Industry Day:
- Day 1 (Presentation): February 5, 2026, 1300-1500 EST via MS Teams.
- Day 2 (One-on-Ones): February 6, 2026, specific times TBD via MS Teams.
- Registration Deadline: February 4, 2026, 1400 EST.
- In-Person Industry Day:
- Date: February 19, 2026 (Group meeting in morning, one-on-ones TBD).
- Location: Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia.
- Registration Deadline: February 12, 2026, 1400 EST.
Registration is mandatory for both virtual and in-person attendance. Interested parties must email the completed registration document, "Caisson_Wagons_Industry_Day_Registration_Virtual_and_In-Person," to usarmy.jbsa.acc-micc.mbx.tsc-div1@army.mil.
Key Deadlines
- Virtual Industry Day Registration: February 4, 2026, 1400 EST
- In-Person Industry Day Registration: February 12, 2026, 1400 EST
- Written Questions Submission: February 25, 2026, 1400 EST
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Charley Jackson, Jr. at charley.g.jackson2.civ@army.mil or (571) 588-9138, or Jessica Ecker at jessica.r.ecker.civ@army.mil or (520) 944-7421.