Caisson Wagons Industry Days - Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, VA
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 for The Old Guard (TOG) 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment. These events aim to provide additional information and gather industry feedback. A virtual session was held on February 5-6, 2026, and an in-person session originally scheduled for February 19, 2026, has been postponed to late March 2026 at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, VA. Registration for attendance and submission of questions is required by March 12, 2026.
Purpose & Background
The U.S. Army Caisson Detachment requires new Caisson Wagons to support memorial affairs operations at Arlington National Cemetery, State Funeral missions, and strategic engagement ceremonies. These Industry Days are designed to provide potential bidders, including both large and small businesses, with an overview of the requirement and detailed technical specifications.
Industry Day Details
- Virtual Industry Day:
- Day 1: February 5, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST (MS Teams)
- Day 2: February 6, 2026 (Specific one-on-one times TBD via MS Teams)
- In-Person Industry Day:
- Date: Postponed to late March 2026 (Specific date TBD)
- Location: Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia (Specific location TBD)
- Note: The in-person event is contingent upon federal appropriations and may be postponed or canceled without government liability for attendee costs.
Key Requirements (Caisson Wagons)
The requirement includes detailed specifications for the wagons, such as:
- Aesthetics & Dimensions: Must match current Caisson wagon design, specific lengths, widths, and wheel heights.
- Limber Design: Adjustable height, detachment capabilities, weather-resistant and sound-dampening limber box with storage.
- Caisson Wagon Design: Specific wheel design, parking and surge brake systems, casket rollers, protective cover, kickstand, and sign hook.
- Materials & Performance: Powder-coated high-grade metal, overall weight not exceeding 2000 lbs, capable of 10 miles/day at 10 mph on 10% grade hills, 800lb casket load capacity.
- Lifecycle: Minimum 40-year maintenance program/lifecycle expectation.
- Warranty: A five-year warranty covering manufacturer deficiencies is required.
Registration & Questions
- Registration: Required for both virtual and in-person attendance. Email the completed registration document, "Caisson_Wagons_Industry_Day_Registration_In-Person_v2," to
usarmy.jbsa.acc-micc.mbx.tsc-div1@army.milas soon as possible. The registration form collects detailed company and contact information, including government ID details and interest in one-on-one sessions. - Written Questions: If unable to attend, written questions can be emailed to the same address.
- Response Date: Confirm interest or submit questions by March 12, 2026, at 6:00 PM EST.
Contact Information
- Primary: Charley Jackson, Jr. (charley.g.jackson2.civ@army.mil, (571) 588-9138)
- Secondary: Jessica Ecker (jessica.r.ecker.civ@army.mil, (520) 944-7421)