Combining all Vald agreements within the athletic department. Vald is our current force decks… and 1 more item

The University of Nebraska has awarded a contract to VALD Group Inc., a supplier based in Lincoln, Nebraska and Charlotte, North Carolina, for athletic performance measurement equipment and software. The contract, valued at $217,698.72, covers a three-year subscription period from September 1, 2025, to September 1, 2028. The procurement includes specialized sports performance technology such as 6 ForceDecks FDMax, 1 ForceDecks Bertec, 4 NordBord, 18 SmartSpeed Plus, 3 DynaMo Plus, and 4 ForceFrame Max units.

The contract is structured as a non-competitive purchase under exception category 1 for unique or non-competitive articles, with VALD serving as the university's current force decks and subscription provider. Pricing is stratified with $66,068.74 for the first year and $74,944.99 for each of the subsequent two years. The agreement provides the University of Nebraska with a non-exclusive license to utilize the proprietary software and equipment for conducting accurate athletic performance testing and recording across multiple sports programs. The contract is governed by Nebraska state law and applicable federal regulations.