A.02 Purchase Description (8ton_Forklift).docx

This is a Purchase Description and Technical Specifications document for an 8-ton diesel forklift required by the U.S. Army at the Ammunition Center Europe (ACE) in Bruchmuhlbach-Miesau, Germany. The forklift must meet precise specifications including an 8,000 kg load-carrying capacity, 3,000 mm maximum mast height with minimum 3,000 mm lifting height, 200 mm free lift, integrated fork positioner and sideshift, and internal fork dimensions of minimum 1,750 mm. The equipment must feature a fully enclosed, ergonomic cabin with heating and adjustable seating, solid rubber tires, diesel engine with particle filter, LED lighting system (2 front headlights, 4 roof lights, 2 mast working lights, 2 mast lights), and additional accessories including warning beacon, reverse alarm, centralized lubrication, electronic joystick with RPM control, hydro-pneumatic accumulator, and electronic weighing system.

Delivery and maintenance must occur during customer business hours (0800-1500 CET, Monday-Friday, excluding German Federal holidays, American holidays, and government facility closures). The contractor must provide brand-new equipment with technical documentation in both German and English, CE-conformity declaration, 12-month warranty covering 2,000 hours, packing and transport costs, transport insurance, and on-site familiarization training in German language. The delivery address is Ammunition Center Europe, with point of contact Susanne Steinhoff. This presolicitation (W564KV26QA052) is being published by the 409th CSB Theater Contracting Center with the requirement being solicited to local sources; interested vendors should submit company information, CAGE code, UEI, and points of contact to Robbie Newland and Judy Biboum via email.