RFI_W912LP-25-Q-1001.pdf

Iowa National Guard

RFI# W912LP-24-Q-1001

18K Diesel Forklift

You are invited to submit comments/feedback in response to this Sources Sought Request for Information (RFI) concerning an upcoming solicitation for a 18K diesel forklift to the Iowa National Guard.

We are not requesting quotes at this time, only developing a list of contractors who can provide the required 18K diesel forklift as part of the Government’s market research.

All salient characteristics (specifications) for the proposed 18K diesel forklift shall meet or exceed the specifications outlined in the forklift description below. Please provide comments/feedback, to include the following:

1. Can your business provide a quote for an 18K diesel forklift that meets all specifications?

2. Are the specifications either too vague or too restrictive?

3. Do the proposed specifications limit competition to a certain manufacturer?

4. Any additional information that would be helpful to prepare a quote?

5. Provide the following company information in your response:

a. Company Name

b. POC

c. POC Phone Number

d. POC Email

e. CAGE or UEI

Comments/Feedback are due no later than Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 11:00 am Eastern. Email replies to Dan Collins, daniel.w.collins.civ@army.mil.

The following is applicable to this RFI:

1. NAICS 333924, with a small business size standard of 900 employees is applicable to this requirement. This RFI is currently set aside for contractors with an active SAM registration.

2. The Government intends to award a single firm-fixed price purchase order.

3. The following equipment is required:

LINE ITEM #: 0001

ITEM: 18K Diesel Forklift QUANTITY / UNIT: 1 / Each DESCRIPTION: See salient characteristics below for specifications.

LINE ITEM #: 0002

ITEM: IUID Label QUANTITY / UNIT: 1 / Each DESCRIPTION: See salient characteristics below for specifications.

LINE ITEM #: 0003

ITEM: Shipping/Freight (if applicable) QUANTITY / UNIT: 1 / Each DESCRIPTION: The following shall apply if contractor’s offer includes FOB Origin.

Shipping/freight expense of $250.00 and above, contractor shall submit their original shipping invoice or GBL/CBL and the invoice(s) submitted for the supplies in accordance with Invoicing Instructions outlined within DFARS Clause 252.232-7006 “Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions.”

Salient Characteristics (Specifications):

General:

Shall have a rated load capacity between 15,000 and 20,000 lbs. (7.5 to 10 tons).

Shall be able to operate at a grade no less than 20 degrees.

Operation:

Power Type: Shall be diesel fuel and no less than 108 Horsepower.

Torque: Shall be no less than 460 ft. lbs. Nm.

Operation Type: Shall be sitting with full suspension seat and seat compartment shall include a strong overhead guard meeting or exceeding ISO6055 and ANSI specifications.

Rated Load Center: Shall be no less than 24 inches.

Load Distance: Shall be no less than 24 inches.

Wheelbase: Shall be no less than 86 inches and no more than 95 inches.

Shall have four wheels.

Shall have an automatic transmission.

Shall have hydrostatic power steering.

Tires:

Shall be pneumatic, rubber, all terrain (air filled).

Dimensions:

Overall Length: Shall be between 150 and 170 inches without forks and between 244 and 269 inches with standard forks.

Overall Width: Shall be between 80 and 89 inches.

Ground Clearance: Shall be, under mast, no less than 10 inches and no more than 15 inches.

Overall Chassis Height: Shall be between 105 and 115 inches.

Turning Radius: Shall be no less than 140 inches and no more than 150 inches.

Mast/Forks:

Maximum Lift Height: Shall be no less than 170 inches.

Lowered Mast Height: Shall be between 100 and 110 inches.

Extended Mast Height: Shall be up to 230 inches no less than 211 inches.

Mast shall be able to tilt forks no less than 5 degrees forward and 10 degrees backward.

Forks shall be adjustable and removable.

Safety:

Shall meet all required Federal and Iowa safety requirements, including OSHA.

Shall have Operator Presence Sensing System.

Shall have double-action parking brake.

Shall have asbestos-free wet disk brakes.

Shall have an electric horn.

Shall have manual return to neutral.

Shall have a backup alarm.

Shall have a fire extinguisher (including mounting bracket).

Shall have LED rear combination lights (Brake Lights/Taillights/Back-Up Lights/Turn Signals).

Shall have operator Seatbelt.

Interior Display and Controls:

Digital multifunction display shall include:

o Speedometer o Multifunction hour meter o Parking brake indicator

Heavy duty side shifting fork positioner with 4-way valve and hose group.

Body/Exterior:

Shall have rearview mirrors.

Shall have exterior light indicating when forklift is in gear.

Shall have rear facing blue safety spotlight.

Warranty:

Shall have no less than 1 to 3-year standard warranty (parts & labor).

Warranty information will be required with contractor’s quote.

Item Unique Identification (IUID) Label:

Per DFARS Clause 252.211-7003 – Item Unique Identification and Valuation if price is $5,000 or above. Contractor is responsible for providing IUID label at the time of delivery.

IUID label shall be QR code readable and shall display the manufacturer or distributor’s CAGE code, model number or part number, and equipment’s serial number.

No other equipment identification shall be substituted for the IUID described above.

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