7810--Actionable-575 / Equipment / WSC Mono Ski / 575-25-3-1040-0159 (VA-25-00084567)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 19 is seeking to procure specialized adaptive skiing equipment for the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic in Grand Junction, Colorado. The procurement includes three Enabling Technologies adaptive sit-skis and eight updated adaptive seating systems designed to support disabled Veterans with qualifying disabilities such as traumatic brain injuries, amputations, paralysis, and neurological disorders. The equipment features unique specifications including a Tension Load System lift mechanism and High Back clamshell seating systems specifically engineered for disabled Veterans participating in adaptive skiing activities. The VA anticipates issuing a Firm-Fixed Price commercial items contract under FAR Part 12.6, with responses due by July 20, 2025, at 08:00 AM Mountain Time. The anticipated delivery date is November 6, 2025, and the procurement emphasizes preference for domestic products to enhance rehabilitation and recreational opportunities for disabled Veterans.

This procurement is set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB) and veteran-owned small businesses (VOSB), reflecting the VA's commitment to supporting veteran-owned enterprises. The solicitation specifically targets equipment from Enabling Technologies, which appears to be the exclusive provider of the required adaptive skiing equipment with the specialized features needed for this application. The procurement involves a total of eleven pieces of equipment, comprising three adaptive sit-skis and eight seating systems, all designed to meet the specific needs of disabled Veterans participating in winter sports activities. The equipment procurement supports the broader mission of providing rehabilitation and recreational opportunities through the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic. The Sources Sought Notice indicates this is a market research phase, with the actual solicitation expected to follow based on the responses received by the specified deadline.