Intent to Sole Source - 10th Mountain Ski Club - Fort Kent Outdoor Center - Biathlon Range and Facilities
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 Vermont Army National Guard (VTARNG) intends to award a sole source contract to the 10th Mountain Ski Club / Fort Kent Outdoor Center for an International Biathlon Union (IBU) Class B biathlon range and associated facilities in Fort Kent, ME. This is for the National Guard Biathlon Eastern Invitational race (NGBEI) scheduled for March 25-30, 2026. Interested parties capable of meeting all specified technical requirements are invited to challenge this intent by March 13, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The VTARNG requires a fully operational IBU Class B biathlon range and supporting facilities to host approximately 150 participants for the NGBEI race. The facility must be available from March 25-30, 2026.
Key Requirements
- IBU Class B facility with a 30-firing point range.
- Snow grooming capability.
- Timing building and warming facility.
- Located below 6,500 feet altitude.
- Within 50 miles of military billets.
- Within 2 hours travel distance from a major airport.
- Located within the Continental United States (CONUS).
- Capacity to host approximately 150 participants and associated personnel.
Contract Details
- Type: Intent to Sole Source (Firm Fixed Price, per justification document)
- Product Service Code: X1PA (Lease/Rental Of Recreation Facilities (Non Building))
- Funding: O&M, Army (per justification document)
- Estimated Value: Not specified (redacted in justification document)
- Place of Performance: Fort Kent, ME
Set-Aside & Justification
This is an Intent to Sole Source to the 10th Mountain Ski Club / Fort Kent Outdoor Center. A Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) states that the Fort Kent Outdoor Center is the only facility identified that meets all specified requirements, following market research.
Response & Deadline
This is not a solicitation for proposals, but an invitation for interested parties to submit responses challenging the sole source intent. Submissions must squarely address all technical requirements.
- Response Due: March 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
- Published Date: February 27, 2026.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: James A. Belaski
- Email: james.a.belaski.civ@army.mil
- Phone: 802-338-3186