Vertical Climbing Fitness Trainer - H9242126QE038

The U.S. Special Operations Command is seeking five Vertical Climbing Training Devices, either VersaClimber or an equivalent model, through a firm-fixed-price contract issued as a Request for Quotation under FAR Part 12 for commercial items. This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 339920, restricting eligibility to small businesses, including those certified under WOSB, EDWOSB, or 8(a) programs. All equipment must be manufactured in the United States and meet detailed salient characteristics outlined in Attachment 1, which specify requirements for full-body biomechanical movement, non-impact conditioning, durable commercial-grade construction, compact footprint, and adjustable stride mechanisms suitable for tactical military training environments. Delivery is required by November 2, 2026, to Fort Benning, Georgia, with FOB destination terms placing transportation responsibility on the contractor. Each unit must be uniquely identified with a Data Matrix symbology marking compliant with MIL-STD-130 and ISO/IEC 16022, reporting enterprise identifier and serial number to the DoD IUID Registry, and shipments must adhere to MIL-STD-129 labeling standards. Invoicing must be submitted via Wide Area WorkFlow, with payment processed through HQ0490. The evaluation will prioritize technical acceptability, followed by delivery schedule and price, with award based on the most advantageous offer, allowing for trade-offs beyond lowest price. Contractors must comply with numerous DFARS and FAR clauses including prohibitions on sourcing from the Maduro regime or Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, restrictions on hexavalent chromium, cybersecurity requirements aligned with NIST SP 800-171, and prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment. Proposals must be submitted electronically by August 6, 2026, to the designated point of contact via email with a required subject line format, and all questions must be submitted by July 31, 2026. The solicitation includes mandatory representations regarding UEI and CAGE codes, compliance with the Supplier Performance Risk System, and affirmative certifications on labor practices, equal opportunity, and whistleblower rights. No pricing data has been provided in the solicitation, and the contract value remains unspecified.