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BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE This announcement is a DRAFT Request for Prototype Proposal (RPP) issued by the Mission & Installation Contracting Command (MICC) Theater Support Center (TSC) on behalf of The Old Guard (TOG). In preparation for the upcoming formal release of the Caisson Wagon Request for Prototype Proposal (RPP) under 10 U.S.C. § 4022 (Other Transaction Authority), the Government is seeking industry input on the draft solicitation documents. The objective of this draft release is to ensure that the Government's requirements are clear, realistic, and structured to yield the best possible prototype solutions. Industry feedback on these draft documents is highly valuable and will be utilized to refine the final RPP prior to its formal publication. 2. DRAFT DOCUMENTS PROVIDED FOR REVIEW The following draft documents are attached to this notice for industry review: Industry_Review_Caisson_RPP_v23APR2026 Industry_Review_Caisson_Atch_001_Salient_Characteristics_v23APR2026 Industry_Review_Caisson_Atch_002_Terms_and_Conditions_v23APR2026 QA_DRAFT_RPP_Caisson_Wagons.xlsx 3. IMPORTANT DATES Feedback & Questions Due Wednesday, April 29, 2026, by 12:00 PM ET Anticipated Final RPP Release May 11, 2026 4. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION Interested parties are requested to review the attached documents and provide any questions, comments, or recommendations for improvement. Submission Method: Please submit all feedback via email to the MICC TSC Contracting Team at usarmy.jbsa.acc-micc.mbx.tsc-div1@army.mil. Formatting for Questions: All questions must be submitted using the provided QA_DRAFT_RPP_Caisson_Wagons.xlsx template. This will ensure all questions are properly tracked and addressed. Formatting for General Feedback: When providing specific edits or comments directly on the text of other documents, respondents are highly encouraged to use the \"Track Changes\" or commenting features within the provided draft documents. 5. DISCLAIMER Please note that this communication and posting is for market research and document refinement purposes only. It does not constitute a formal solicitation, Request for Prototype Proposal (RPP), or a promise to issue a contract or agreement. 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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. Key Dates: 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. 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