Wheelchair Program 2026 OS Industry Day Notes by Gemini

May 27, 2026
Wheelchair Accessible Light Vehicles Program – 2026 OS Industry Day Invited Brandon Scharschell - FDBBC Kyle Gorey - FDDA Sharon Hamer - FDBBC Matthew Gormley - FDBB Leonard Fedoruk - FDDAB George Anderson - FDBBC Amanda Vance - FDBBC Pam Dail - FDBBC Anil Nair - FDDABB John Hampson - FDDABB Dick He - FBEAA Eric VanderVeen - FDBBC Erica Rollins - FDDA Claudia Epps - FDDAAB Angela Romano - FDBBC Miguel Welanetz - FDDAAB Patti Fay - FDBBC Jeb Morgan - FBEAB Attachments Wheelchair Accessible Light Vehicles Program – 2026 OS Industry Day Meeting records Transcript

Summary
Industry day session reviewed organizational updates and outlined federal requirements for the upcoming wheelchair vehicle program.Organizational and Forecast UpdatesReorganization established a new supplier management division to streamline operations. The government expects robust purchasing growth for wheelchair vans during 2027 and 2028.Open Season Process DetailsThe open season runs from June 1st, 2026, through July 30th, 2026. Contractors must update pricing and technical specifications exclusively within the GSA fleet system.Technical and Contract RequirementsAll vehicles must meet 2027 federal standards and Title 36 ramp requirements. New vendors must submit full technical proposals directly to contracting officers.

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Next steps
[Suppliers] Explain Bid Deviations: Provide reasons for no-bid decisions or alternative configurations. [Suppliers] Disclose Constraints: Include any production or delivery cycle constraints in the exceptions report. [Suppliers] Attend Supplier Forums: Participate in upcoming June and July forums to discuss market changes and forecasts. [Suppliers] Communicate Pricing Delays: Notify contracting officers if official pricing for the next model year is not yet available. [New vendors] Submit Vendor Documentation: Complete the vendor company and user account request forms and send them to the contracting officer team. [New vendors] Submit Full Proposal: Email volume 1 and volume 2 proposals directly to the contracting team after entering data in GSA fleet.gov. [Suppliers] Update SAM Registration: Ensure the SAM.gov account is active throughout the solicitation process. [The group] Post Presentation Materials: Publish the meeting presentation and notes on the SAM.gov website.

Details
Meeting Opening and Organizational Reorganization: Eric VanderVeen convened the Heavy Vehicles Division industry day regarding the upcoming wheelchair program open season. Leonard Fedoruk announced a reorganization within GSA Fleet, resulting in the establishment of the Director of Supplier Management Compliance Division. This change is intended to streamline interactions between suppliers and the purchasing division, with the expectation that the buyer-seller experience will improve over time (00:15:32).