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PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENT PACKET: ALL-WEATHER ELECTRIC FORKLIFT
Document Type: Statement of Work (SOW) / Purchase Description & Justification Requesting Activity: US Army Garrison (USAG) Poland, Directorate of Public Works (DPW) - Housing Division Installation Location: Camp Kosciuszko, Poznan, Poland Date: May 28, 2026
1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: USAG Poland DPW requests the immediate procurement of one (1) heavy-duty, all-weather, zero-emission electric forklift. This equipment is mission-critical to support the Housing and Furniture Warehouse operations, enabling the secure, efficient movement of household appliances, furniture, and housing maintenance materials at Camp Kosciuszko. Due to the dual indoor/outdoor operational environment and severe local winter conditions, the equipment must feature a fully enclosed, heated cabin and strict safety mechanisms.
Critical Compliance Note: To comply with DoW supply chain security and the Trade Agreements Act (TAA), the equipment, components, and battery systems MUST NOT be manufactured in the People's Republic of China (PRC).
2.0 POINTS OF CONTACT (POC):
3.0 SCOPE OF WORK & OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT: The contractor shall provide all equipment, delivery, configuration, and initial operational testing for the specified forklift.
Operational Mission: The equipment is required for handling bulky, sensitive, and awkwardly shaped loads (e.g., mattresses, wardrobes, refrigerators, bulk housing supplies).
Operational Environment: The equipment must seamlessly transition between zero-emission required indoor furniture warehouse facilities and unimproved/paved outdoor staging areas and loading docks.
Weather Tolerance: Must be fully rated for continuous outdoor operations in extreme temperature fluctuations typical of Poznan, Poland (heavy snow, ice, driving rain, and sub-zero temperatures).
Regulatory Compliance: Equipment must meet all current European (CE) standards, local Polish safety regulations for material handling equipment, and applicable DoW safety standards.
4.0 SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS (TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS): The vendor must provide a forklift meeting or exceeding the following strict minimum specifications. Substitutions that degrade these capabilities will be rejected.
4.1 Power and Drivetrain:
| Feature |
| Required Specification |
| System Voltage |
| 80V Electric motor architecture for high-torque outdoor performance. |
| Battery System |
| Minimum 700 Ah capacity. Must be either advanced Lead-Acid (equipped with a Battery Filling System (BFS)) OR Lithium-Ion equivalent. |
| Charger |
| Matched high-frequency smart charger compatible with local Polish electrical grids (230V/400V 50Hz as applicable). |
| Emissions |
| Zero-emission powertrain to protect sensitive household goods stored indoors. |
4.2 Lifting Capabilities and Mast:
| Feature |
| Required Specification |
| Load Capacity |
| Minimum 2,500 kg (5,500 lbs) rated capacity at a standard 500mm load center to safely handle dense pallets of appliances. |
| Mast Type |
| Triplex (3-stage) mast to allow high rack lifting with a low collapsed height for standard warehouse door clearance. |
| Lifting Height |
| Minimum lift height of 4,700 mm. |
| Forks |
| Standard 1,200 mm length forks. |
4.3 Advanced Attachments & Hydraulics:
| Feature |
| Required Specification |
| Side Shifter |
| Integrated hydraulic side shift capability to precisely align furniture loads in tight warehouse racks. |
| Fork Positioner |
| Integrated hydraulic fork positioner to adjust the width between forks from the cabin for various furniture dimensions. |
| Leveling |
| Automatic fork leveling system at the push of a button to prevent tipping of tall, top-heavy appliances. |
| Controls |
| Ergonomic mini-lever or fingertip hydraulic control modules (no heavy mechanical levers). |
4.4 Cabin, Ergonomics, and Tires
| Feature |
| Required Specification |
| Cabin Structure |
| Fully enclosed, factory-integrated all-weather cabin. Must include steel/safety glass construction. |
| Climate Control |
| Integrated high-output cabin heating system, front/rear windshield wipers, and glass defrosting capabilities. |
| Operator Seat |
| Grammer-style (or equal) heavy-duty, weight-adjustable, heated, ergonomic suspension seat. |
| Tires |
| Solid, non-marking, puncture-proof tires with a heavy-duty tread profile. |
4.5 Safety and Security Systems
| Feature |
| Required Specification |
| Stability Control |
| Active stability management system (e.g., Toyota SAS or industry equivalent) to prevent tip-overs. |
| Operator Presence |
| Operator Presence Sensing (OPS) system—hydraulics and drive must lock if the operator leaves the seat. |
| Access Control |
| PIN code or RFID digital access interface. |
| Lighting Package |
| Full LED suite: Front/rear adjustable work lights, brake lights, directional turn signals. |
| Warning Systems |
| Blue pedestrian-warning spotlight (front/rear), reverse acoustic alarm, roof-mounted strobe/beacon, and panoramic rearview mirrors. |
5.0 WARRANTY, DELIVERY, AND SUPPORT: Delivery: Vendor is responsible for the secure transport, offloading, and final delivery to USAG Poland DPW Housing Warehouse, Camp Kosciuszko, Poznan, Poland.
Warranty: Minimum 24 months or 2,000 operating hours (whichever comes first). The warranty must comprehensively cover parts, labor, drive motors, and battery degradation.
Service Network: The vendor must possess a verified, authorized service network within Poland capable of executing on-site maintenance, emergency repairs, and full-service warranty support directly at Camp Kosciuszko.
