SYNOPSIS for West Point Ski Lift System

The Mission and Installation Contracting Command Installation Contracting Office at West Point, New York issued a synopsis on June 22, 2026 for a ski lift maintenance contract, with solicitation issuance expected the week of June 22, 2026 and a deadline of July 31, 2026; the contract is set aside for small business and restricted to offerors holding current, valid, and active ANSI B77.1-1999 certification.

The work covers comprehensive maintenance, inspection, and certification services for a triple chairlift (Borvig model), handle tow lift, and associated equipment at Victor Constant Ski Slope at West Point. The contract runs from September 2026 through September 2031 (base year plus four option years) and requires services during normal business hours of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays, with emergency response within four hours on any day including holidays. Contractor obligations include wire rope inspection and certification per ANSI B77.1 standards, structural integrity checks, tower painting on a scheduled rotation, service and emergency brake maintenance with specified torque testing, backstop and reversion terminal servicing, counterweight and haul rope maintenance, chair grip inspection with biennial disassembly, sheave bearing lubrication and liner replacement, low voltage safety system checks, and handle tow drive station servicing. The contractor must submit deficiency reports within 24 hours of identification and completion reports within 30 days documenting all work, deficiencies, corrective measures, and materials used. All personnel, equipment, supplies, materials, tools, and facilities are contractor-furnished. Performance standards allow no more than one defect in maintenance and inspection services, require 100% wire rope inspection with timely written certification, and allow no more than one defect missed in deficiency reporting. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov as small business concerns and monitor SAM.gov for posted changes.