Presolicitation Notice Container Forklift MFH.pdf

Presolicitation Notice F3N0526089A002 – Container Forklift

This presolicitation notice announces a federal procurement for one electric 3-wheeler forklift to be acquired by 700 CONS/PKA at Kapaun Air Station in Kaiserslautern, Germany. The requirement is classified under NAICS code 333924 and Product Service Code 3920. No set-aside applies due to the overseas location per RFO 19.000(b)(1)(ii). Commercial items will be evaluated using the most advantageous to government methodology in accordance with RFO 52.212-2. All responsible sources are invited to submit quotations, bids, or proposals upon formal solicitation.

The forklift must have a lifting capacity of 1000–1300 kg with a 500 mm load center, duplex mast, and minimum rated lift height of 3200 mm. Additional dimensional constraints include maximum collapsed height of 2150 mm, maximum length with attachments of 2500 mm, and maximum width of 950 mm. The forklift must be equipped with low-maintenance battery type, joystick hydraulic controls with single-stick operation preferred, high-visibility mast, curve speed control, overhead guard, and super elastic tires. Required features include a suspension seat with hip restraints, seat belt, adjustable armrest, LED lighting (2 front worklights, 1 rear worklight, amber strobe, rear blue point LED), panoramic rear view mirrors, and weather protection consisting of a front window with wiper and PVC roof. The procurement includes a hydraulic appliance clamp with sideshift for white goods (Kaup 1T413G or similar) with minimum 500 kg lifting capacity and 500–1650 mm adjustment range. Accessories must include one charger and English and German language operating instructions. Interested offerors are encouraged to submit technical sheets and photographs with their quotations. Contracting Specialist Anthony Graffeo (Anthony.graffeo.1@us.af.mil, 314-489-8080) and Contracting Officer Fabiana Benkel (fabiana.benkel.de@us.af.mil, 314-489-6824) are the primary points of contact.