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Cassion Farrier Service
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The U.S. Army is conducting a market research initiative, as outlined in a Sources Sought Synopsis, to identify small business firms capable of offering farrier services for the maintenance of horses within the Caisson Platoon at Arlington National Cemetery. This is part of the broader memorial affairs operations aimed at honoring fallen service members. The contract supports the Caisson Platoon in its provision of funeral services and state functions. The contract type anticipated for this requirement is a Firm Fixed Price, with the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code designated as 115210, which correlates to animal production-related services, and carries a size standard cap of $9.5 million. Responses to this Request for Information (RFI) are for planning purposes only and are not considered proposals for a bid. The RFI mandates that respondents submit comprehensive capability statements detailing their ability to meet the outlined service requirements. Notably, responses must include specific company information such as name, address, business size, and contact information, and these must be submitted in writing by 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, December 1, 2024. The contract further underscores the non-obligatory nature of the RFI, clarifying that submitted responses will not be returned or viewed as binding offers. Interested parties are directed to send their submissions to Contract Specialist Tina Hill at her designated army email.
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Fort Myer, VA, 22211, USASet-Aside
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Sources Sought Synopsis:
THIS RFI IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool (FAR Part 10) being used to determine potential small business firms capable of providing the supply and/or services described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition.
The NAICS contemplated for this requirement is 115210 with a size standard of $9.5M
Product Service Code is R416 – Support-Professional: Vet/Animal Care
The Contract Type is anticipated to be Firm Fixed Price.
This RFI is for market research purposes only. Responses to this Request for Information (RFI) are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Respondents shall not submit any proprietary information when responding to this RFI. Respondents shall also note that the Government will not return any information submitted in response to this RFI. The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred by respondents regarding any responses to this RFI. Respondents shall submit capability statements that clearly define the company's ability to provide the services stated in this RFI.
This requirement supports the U.S. Army Caisson Platoon conducts memorial affairs operations in support of all Joint Services in Arlington National Cemetery to honor our Nation’s fallen service members and their families. On order, the Caisson Platoon provides assets in support of State Funeral missions and key strategic engagement ceremonies in and beyond the National Capitol Region. Farrier service is required to maintain the health and safety of the horses in the current Caisson herd used for funeral ceremonies in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. The U.S. Army Caisson Platoon’s horses vary in age and size. Contractors shall be able to state rather or not they can provide all the items listed in the provided DRAFT performance work statement. The PWS will be finalized prior to solicitation.
SUBMITTAL INFORMATION: Please provide a capability statement addressing your company’s ability to provide the supplies required below. Include only general description of each item relative to the requirement as this is not a solicitation and no responses will be considered as proposals.
Provide responses to this notice to: Contract Specialist tina.c.hill.mil@army.mil, Telephone responses will NOT be accepted. Please provide responses in writing no later than 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, 1 December 2024.
All responses must include the following information: Company Name; Company Address; Company Business Size; Small Business category; CAGE Code and Point-of-contact (POC) name, phone number, and e-mail address.
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