Intent to Sole Source - 10th Mountain Ski Club - Fort Kent Outdoor Center - Biathlon Range and Facilities

Project ID: W912LN-26-Q-A012 FederalOpportunitiesSpecial Notice

Overview

Agency	Department of the Army
Deadline	03/13/26
Posted	02/27/26
Estimated Value	Not Provided
Set Aside	None
NAICS	713920 - Skiing Facilities
PSC	X1PA - Lease/Rental Of Recreation Facilities (Non-Building)
Location	Fort Kent, ME 04743 United States

Description

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Summary

The Vermont Army National Guard (VTARNG) has a requirement for an International Biathlon Union (IBU) Class B biathlon range and associated facilities (including timing building, warming facility, etc.) to host the National Guard Biathlon Eastern Invitational race (NGBEI) 25-30 MAR 2026. Technical requirements: IBU Class B facility Snow grooming capability Range with 30 firing points

Timing Building

Warming facility Located below 6,500 feet/ 1850 meters altitude Within 50 miles of military billets Within a 2 hour travel distance from a major airport Located within the Continental United States (CONUS) Capacity to host an event for approximately 150 participants and associated personnel Availability to host that event 25-30 MAR 2026 Interested parties that believe that they have the capability to satisfy all of the above requirements are invited to submit responses challenging the intent to award to 10th Mountain Ski Club on a sole source basis not later than

13 MAR 02026 at 11

00 a.m. Eastern Time. To be considered responsive, submissions must squarely address all technical requirements identified above.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Vermont Army National Guard (VTARNG) requires an International Biathlon Union (IBU) Class B biathlon range and associated facilities to host the National Guard Biathlon Eastern Invitational race scheduled for March 25-30, 2026. The contract aims to ensure that the event can be conducted in a suitable location that meets specific technical requirements. Work Details The contractor must provide an IBU Class B facility with the following specifications: - Snow grooming capability - A range with 30 firing points - A timing building - A warming facility - The facility must be located below 6,500 feet (1,850 meters) altitude - Within 50 miles of military billets - Within a 2-hour travel distance from a major airport - Located within the Continental United States (CONUS) - Capacity to host approximately 150 participants and associated personnel - Availability to host the event from March 25 to March 30, 2026. The Fort Kent Outdoor Center is identified as the only venue in Maine that meets all these requirements, especially given that other potential venues are either under construction or located far away. Place of Performance The performance will take place at the Fort Kent Outdoor Center in Maine.

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