88--Purchase three (3)horses

The Department of Defense, specifically the W6QM Micc-Jb Myer-Henderson office at Fort Myer, Virginia, is seeking the purchase of three horses for caisson duties. The desired animals should be black or light dapple gray, between 15.3 and 17 hands high, and weigh between 1000 and 1450 pounds. Preferred candidates are geldings aged 3 to 7 years, ideally draft crosses such as Percheron, Quarter Horse, or Morgan breeds. Required qualifications include a mild temperament, being broke to ride, and the ability to walk, trot, and canter. All horses must have current coggins and be capable of passing a conformation and veterinary exam conducted by military inspectors. Upon arrival at Fort Myer, horses will undergo a thorough examination by a resident vet within 72 hours per Army Regulation 40-905, including pregnancy tests for any mares. Final acceptance is contingent upon a riding test and a demonstration of the animal's willingness to have its hooves handled, picked, and trimmed. This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside.