Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a non‑competitive, sole‑source contract to Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, Inc. for one 2025 Champion Challenger 25‑foot custom ADA‑compliant shuttle bus. The bus will serve the VA Maine Healthcare System in Togus, providing enhanced comfort, safety, accessibility, and mobility for veterans in residential programs. Funding is restricted to donor‑designated General Post Fund 8013, requiring strict adherence to donor intent. No other vendor can meet the exact clinical, structural, therapeutic, and warranty specifications required by the VA.
• Sole‑source procurement (no competition)
• One custom ADA‑compliant shuttle bus, 2025 model, 25‑foot Champion Challenger
• Intended for VA Maine Healthcare System – Togus residential program
• Funded by donor‑restricted General Post Fund 8013 (Northern Trust)
• Delivery and warranty terms must meet VA clinical and accessibility standards
• Response deadline: October 2, 2026 (12 PM Eastern)