This federal contract award is for the purchase and installation of playground equipment for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. The $47,213.00 firm-fixed-price purchase order was awarded to Kidstuff Playsystems, Inc., a small business manufacturer of commercial playground equipment.
The original solicitation sought a playground structure for the VA's Rainbow Learning Center, with specific requirements including multiple slides, tubes, panels, and a maximum fall height of 24 inches within a 27-foot by 18-foot installation area. This requirement was set aside for small businesses.
Kidstuff Playsystems holds a Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract with the General Services Administration (GSA) for park and playground equipment, facilitating their role as a prime contractor on federal projects involving outdoor recreational areas. The company has a history of delivering similar playground structures and components to various federal agencies through small business set-aside contracts.