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

The Vermont Army National Guard issued special notice W912LN-26-Q-A012 expressing its intent to award a sole-source contract to the 10th Mountain Ski Club for the use of the Fort Kent Outdoor Center. This requirement supports the National Guard Biathlon Eastern Invitational race scheduled for March 25 through March 30, 2026, in Fort Kent, Maine. The procurement is categorized under NAICS 713920 for Skiing Facilities and PSC X1PA for LEASE/RENTAL OF RECREATION FACILITIES (NON-BUILDING). There is no set-aside associated with this notice.

The scope of work involves the lease of an International Biathlon Union (IBU) Class B biathlon range and associated facilities, including a timing building and a warming facility. Required technical specifications include snow grooming capabilities, a range with 30 firing points, a location below 6,500 feet in altitude, and proximity within 50 miles of military billets and two hours of a major airport. The facility must be located within the continental United States and maintain the capacity to host approximately 150 participants and associated personnel during the performance period in March 2026.

Interested parties that can satisfy all technical requirements may submit responses challenging the sole-source intent by March 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The Department of the Army published this notice on February 27, 2026, with James A. Belaski serving as the point of contact. One redacted limited competition justification document was provided as an attachment at the time of publication.