Ski Lift and Tow Maintenance B+4 West Point FY 26
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Mission Installation Contracting Command (MICC) West Point is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified small businesses for yearly preventive maintenance on the handle tow and ski chair lift at the Victor Constant Ski Slope in West Point, NY. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, contingent on sufficient small business responses. Responses are due by May 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for non-personal services including maintenance and inspection of the triple chairlift and rope handle tow. Services encompass all necessary trade certifications, expertise, materials, supplies, and supervision. Key tasks include:
- Yearly preventive maintenance, inspection, and certification of all wire ropes on the triple chairlift and handle tow.
- Detailed inspections of structures, gearboxes, brakes, backstops, reversion terminals, counterweights, haul ropes, chairs, line sheaves, and low voltage safety control systems.
- Handle tow maintenance, including servicing drive stations, motors, bearings, and electrical systems.
- Emergency services response within 4 hours of notification.
All work must comply with Federal, State, and Local Laws, Regulations, and Directives, as well as AR 385-10 (The Army Safety Program) and OSHA standards. A Safety Plan is required within ten days of commencement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (for market research and planning purposes only)
- Duration: Anticipated one 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods (September 2026 through September 2031).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance) with a $12.5 Million size standard.
- Response Due: May 29, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: May 22, 2026
- Place of Performance: Victor Constant Ski Slope, West Point, NY.
Submission Requirements
Interested firms should provide:
- Firm name, point of contact, phone, email, DUNS, CAGE, and small business status/certifications (e.g., SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) with corresponding NAICS.
- Indication of interest as a prime contractor, and any planned subcontracting, joint ventures, or teaming arrangements.
- Detailed information on previous experience with similar requirements (size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government/commercial, pertinent certifications).
- Information on commercial availability of services, including pricing, delivery schedules, terms, and warranties.
- Recommendations on how to structure contract requirements to facilitate small business competition.
- Identification of any conditions unnecessarily restricting competition, with rationale.
- Recommendations to improve the approach/specifications/draft PWS/PRS.
Responses should be sent to Sonya Van Valkenburg at sonya.d.vanvalkenburg.civ@army.mil, including "Sources Sought Notice W911SD26QA086" in the subject line.
Additional Notes
This notice is for information and planning only and does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government is not seeking quotes or proposals at this time and will not pay for response costs. Not responding does not preclude participation in future solicitations.