Sources Sought Notice.pdf

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation or request for quote and no contract or purchase order will be awarded from this notice. There is no solicitation, specifications or drawings available currently.

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) requires new forklifts in support of MSC’s vessels to provide products and services on a worldwide basis within specific time constraints defined by the contract. The

Contractor would provide products for MSC and USS Navy ships and any other Government owned or

Government chartered ship designated by MSC. MSC intends to issue an urgent and compelling brand name requirement with limited sources that have provided the requirement historically for MSC.

Supplies include:

VEHICLE SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

-UL Classification Type EE

-36VDC VRLA Battery

-Tires: – Sipped and Lug Drive and Steer - Solid Cushion Type

-Four Wheel Braking System (non-asbestos)

-Tilt Mast: 130" minimum lift / 87.5" maximum height lowered

-Integrated Mast Brake (in case of hydraulic failure)

-Class III Side-shifting Carriage (at fully rated load) with 48” High Load Backrest

-Lever Directional Control

-Forks: 36" tapered; hinged at heal and secured in upright position for storage/transportation

-Overhead Guard to protect operator from falling hazards

-Vinyl Seat with dead-man auto-stop

-Lights: Forward, Rear, Brake/Tail

-Audible Back-up Alarm

-Lifting Eyes and Tie Downs

-Analog Weight Gauge

-Painted per FED-STD-595 yellow color #13538

-Data Plates per PD 59405: Vehicle Specifications, Wheel Loading, Lifting/Weight Distribution, other.

-Shipboard Stenciling per PD 59405: MSC Registration Number, Safe Working Load, Sling/Tie-Down, other.

The estimated issue date of this solicitation (N3220525R6030) is on or about 08 August 2025. After issuance, the solicitation may be obtained on the website: SAM.gov/.

All Small Businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Certified HUB Zone and

Certified 8(a) Small Businesses are encouraged to respond. The Government will determine whether, a set-aside acquisition in lieu of full and open competition is in the Government's best interest. This office anticipates award of a contract on or about 30 September 2025. The Appropriate NAICS Code is 333924

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailor, and Stacker Machinery which has a size standard of 900. THIS IS

NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE OR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool used to determine the availability and adequacy of potential small business sources prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of an award.

It is requested that interested small businesses submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities package demonstrating ability to complete the requested work. This document shall address, as a minimum the following: (1) Company Profile to include number of employees, office location(s), DUNS number, CAGE code and a statement regarding small business designation and status; (2) Partnership agreements with any large businesses. Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE https://www.fbo.gov/

CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions will not be returned.

Please provide your response to these sources sought notice by 01:00 p.m. EST on 12 August 2025.

Please submit your response to the address below:

Submissions may be made by e-mail to Ryan Greer at ryan.e.greer.civ@us.navy.mil. Fax submissions of the capabilities WILL NOT be accepted. Submission of a capabilities statement is not a prerequisite to any potential future offerings, but all responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this notice. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The

Government does not intend to host an information exchange meeting to discuss this Sources Sought

Notice with interested potential respondents.