Vail Resorts, Inc.

Vail Resorts, Inc. is a prominent vendor in the federal contracting space, primarily providing recreational services and equipment to various government agencies. The company specializes in offering ski lift tickets and related amenities, catering to both defense and civilian sectors. Vail Resorts, Inc. is registered as a parent company with an "Other" structure classification in the federal procurement system. While its SAM.gov registration expired in March 2010, the company continues to receive federal contract awards, with the most recent award dated November 17, 2023.

The federal contract awards received by Vail Resorts, Inc. and its subsidiaries predominantly involve the provision of ski lift tickets and associated services. The US Special Operations Command, a defense agency, has been a recurring client, awarding multiple contracts for ski lift tickets ranging from $1,728 to $38,280. The company has also provided event hosting services, as evidenced by a contract with the Colorado National Guard for a Yellow Ribbon event, which included meals, lodging, audio-visual equipment, and meeting rooms, valued at $43,370.07. Additionally, through its subsidiary Sierra-At-Tahoe LLC, Vail Resorts, Inc. has supplied emergency equipment to civilian agencies. A notable example is a $190,212.74 contract with the Department of Agriculture Forest Service for a generator, awarded under the INCIDENT major program code. It's worth noting that none of the reviewed contracts utilized set-aside designations, suggesting that Vail Resorts, Inc. competes for these awards in full and open competition.