Sources Sought Notice - Forklift 20Jul26.pdf
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This is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the 460th Civil Engineering Squadron (460 CES) for the procurement of one electric walk-behind forklift.
The forklift must meet specific technical requirements including a minimum 3,000-pound load capacity, maximum lift height of at least 12 feet, hydraulic fork controls with tilting and side-shifting capabilities, adjustable forks for various pallet sizes, electric motor with electronic power steering, and ergonomic handle features. The equipment must have forks only (no standing platform), come with a 110V charger, and include lithium batteries as preferred. A minimum one-year commercial warranty is required. The forklift will be used for safe and compliant handling of hazardous material waste drums and pallets in warehouse and exterior environments with paved surfaces, requiring enhanced maneuverability for tight corners and narrow aisles. Delivery must occur within 45 days of order receipt to Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado 80011, during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. MST, Monday-Friday excluding federal holidays), with liftgate delivery required due to limited access.
Vendors must submit capabilities statements including point of contact information, CAGE code, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), small business status if applicable, current or previously-awarded government contracts, and industry ratings or awards. Vendors must also respond to detailed technical questions regarding inventory status and lead times, warranty options, delivery timeline, hazardous waste handling accessories, charger inclusion, battery life expectancy under constant use, charging time, rapid-charge availability, maintenance requirements, replacement parts availability, and back-order frequency. Electronic responses should be submitted to stephen.miller.43@spaceforce.mil, with hardcopy responses directed to the 460th Contracting Squadron at the provided address.
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Sources Sought Notice
Electric Walk-Behind Forklift for 460th Civil Engineering Squadron (460 CES)
REQUIREMENT: The 460 CES is seeking to purchase one (1) walk-behind forklift for the safe and compliant handling of hazardous material waste drums and pallets. The forklift must be a versatile model capable of seamless operation in a warehouse and on exterior grounds with paved/asphalt/blacktop surfaces. It must possess enhanced maneuverability to navigate tight corners and narrow aisle spaces typical of a storage facility. Additional requirements are listed below:
- Minimum load capacity of 3,000 pounds
- Maximum lift height of at least 12-feet
- Hydraulic fork controls to allow for tilting and side-shifting
- Adjustable forks for industry-standard and differently-sized pallets
- Electric motor
- Electronic power steering
- Ergonomic handle features
- Shall have forks only (no standing platform) for loading equipment
- 110V Charger
- Preference for lithium batteries
- Minimum one-year commercial warranty
DELIVERY: Liftgate required, limited access delivery. The contractor shall deliver 1 electric Forklift that meets the above requirements no more than 45 days after receipt of the order.
Stacker shall be delivered during work week of Monday-Friday (excluding federal holidays), between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. MST; Buckley Air Force Base, CO 80011. Must be able to access on base.
NOTICE TO VENDORS: Please provide capabilities statement for your business.
Suggestions for inclusion: point of contact information, CAGE code, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Small Business status (if applicable), any current or previously-awarded Government contracts, industry ratings/awards/recognition, etc.
QUESTIONS: please include responses in your reply.
- Is the forklift in-stock, or do you have an anticipated lead-time for delivery or manufacture?
- Is an extended warranty available?
- How many days after award could you deliver the forklift?
- Do you offer accessories for the specialized handling of hazardous waste drums?
- Is a charger included?
- What is the expected overall battery life expectancy?
- Under constant use, how many hours would a fully-charged battery be expected to last?
- What is the estimated fully-charged time for a dead/flat battery?
- Is a rapid-charge option available?
- What are the maintenance cycle requirements for the forklift?
- For common-wear items (tires, forks, battery pack, etc), are replacement parts readily available, or is there a need for special order? How long before special orders are typically received?
- Are back-orders for replacement parts common?
ELECTRONIC RESPONSES (preferred): please reply to stephen.miller.43@spaceforce.mil
HARDCOPY RESPONSES SHOULD BE SENT TO:
460th Contracting Squadron / Attn: Stephen Miller 510 South Aspen Street Building 1030, Room 120 Buckley SFB, CO 80011-9572 mailto:stephen.miller.43@spaceforce.mil
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