Pre-Solicitation Forklift and Flatbed Rental (SAT).pdf

Presolicitation Notice

General Information

• Notice Type: Presolicitation

• Project Title: 2 ROPS Forklift and Flatbed Trailer Rental

• Proposed Solicitation Number: TBD

• Agency / Office: Department of War / US Air Force / 30 CONS/ PKB

• Location: Lompoc, CA 93437

• NAICS Code: 532490

• Product Service Code (PSC): W099

• Posting Date: 5/5/2026

• Anticipated Solicitation Date: 5/20/2026

Description of Requirement

1.0 BACKGROUND

Vandenberg Space Force Base is supporting Booster Test Program efforts, which began in April 2022 and are scheduled to conclude in November 2026. The Program requires the rental of heavy equipment and transport trailers to support the development of a new booster configuration.

• Two (2) forklifts with a lift capacity between 25,000 lbs. and 36,000 lbs.

• One (1) flatbed trailer (minimum 38 feet, maximum 53 feet in length)

2.0 EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS AND DELIVERY

2.1 Forklifts

• Quantity: Two (2)

• Capacity: 25,000 lbs. to 36,000 lbs. lift capacity.

• Tine Specifications:

o Length: Minimum 96 inches.

o Width: 6 to 8 inches.

o Thickness: 2.5 to 4 inches.

• Modifications: Must be fitted with a rubber anti-static ground drag strap to dissipate static electricity.

• Delivery Locations: One (1) forklift shall be delivered to and operate at Building 980. One

(1) forklift shall be delivered to and operate at the flightline.

2.2 Flatbed Trailer

• Quantity: One (1)

• Dimensions: Minimum 38 feet to a maximum 53 feet in length.

• Configuration: Must include C-track/sliding winch track configuration.

• Accessories: Must include ten (10) 4-inch Winch Straps with Flat Hooks (40 feet long), with a Working Load Limit (WLL) of 5,400 lbs.

Operational Requirement: Must be capable of transporting equipment between Building 980 and the flightline.

3.0 MAINTENANCE AND RECOVERY

• Pre-Delivery Inspection: The Vendor shall perform a full inspection and execute any required maintenance or repair of all equipment prior to delivery.

• Scope of Support: The Vendor shall supply all equipment, hardware, labor, materials, pickup, and delivery. All equipment shall be UL/ETL approved where applicable.

• Response Time: The Vendor shall provide on-site repair or replacement of faulty equipment within four (4) hours of Government notification.

• Equipment Recovery: The Vendor is responsible for the removal and recovery of all equipment at the conclusion of the Period of Performance.

4.0 COMPLAINCE

• The Vendor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, local, and county laws, as well as Air Force regulations governing the execution of these services.

5.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

• Base Period: 26 May 2026 through 27 November 2026 (6 Months).

• Option Period 1: 28 November 2026 through 29 May 2027 (6 Months).

• Installation Access: The Vendor shall enter Vandenberg Space Force Base through the

Lompoc Gate for all deliveries and service.

6.0 GOVERNMETN FURNISHED PROPERTY/INFORMATION

• Government Furnished Items (GFI): N/A

• Government Furnished Equipment (GFE): N/A

Regulatory Authority and Acquisition Strategy This notice is published in accordance with the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 5.101 and 12.201-1 for acquisitions at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), as supplemented by Department of War (DoW) guidance, including DFARS Deviation 2026-O0003 and 2026-O0028.

Please note the following:

1. This is a Presolicitation Notice, NOT a Request for Quotations (RFQ). A solicitation document does not currently exist and will not be posted to the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE / SAM.gov) or the PIEE Solicitation Module at this time.

2. Following the conclusion of this mandatory 15-day posting period on 20 May 2026, the Government intends to directly solicit quotations from at least three (3) selected sources capable of meeting the requirement, in accordance with RFO 12.201-1(c)(2).

3. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this presolicitation notice or to pay for the information solicited herein. This notice is issued solely for informational and planning purposes.

Instructions for Interested Parties Although the Government intends to directly solicit quotes from selected vendors after this notice expires, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency in determining the final list of vendors to solicit.

Interested parties wishing to demonstrate their capability to fulfill this requirement must submit the following information via email no later than 09:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) on 20 May 2026:

• Company Name, Address, and Point of Contact (Phone & Email)

• CAGE Code and UEI Number

• Business Size Standard and Socioeconomic Status under NAICS 532490

• A brief capability statement (maximum of five (5) pages) demonstrating the ability to provide the equipment requested and meet the 4-hour maintenance response requirement. This statement should include relevant past performance examples if available.

Submission and Contact Information:

All responses and inquiries must be submitted electronically to the primary point of contact listed below. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

Primary Point of Contact: TSgt Flores, Moises, Contract Specialist, moises.flores.1@spaceforce.mil mailto:moises.flores.1@spaceforce.mil

2.2 Flatbed Trailer