W912KC25QA022_QnA as of 10JUN2025.pdf

Questions and Answers as of 10 June 2025

Solicitation # W912KC-25-Q-A022

Telehandler Forklift Rental

Q1: We were just wondering about your specs on the Service weight ot10,000 lbs.

for that size of lift, is this correct?

A1: The service weight requirement has been removed. Forklifts being o ered by sellers must meet all other salient characteristics and terms and conditions.

Q2: I am writing to request clarification regarding the weight specification listed in the solicitation for the telehandler. The current requirement states that the unit must have a service weight no greater than 10,000 lbs. After researching available models that meet all other listed performance specifications—particularly the required lift capacity and height—it appears that most units capable of achieving those capabilities exceed the 10,000 lb service weight threshold.

Would a telehandler that meets or exceeds all other specifications (e.g., lift capacity, maximum lift height, all-terrain capability, and safety features), but has a service weight over 10,000 lbs, still be acceptable for consideration?

A2: The service weight requirement has been removed. Forklifts being o ered by

Q3: To meet the 10,000 lbs service weight limit, we would need to compromise on lift height and possibly weight capacity. As a rule of thumb, 40-ft telehandlers typically weigh 3–4 times their rated lift capacity, meaning units with a 5,000–6,000 lb capacity and 42-ft lift height usually weigh 16,000–20,000 lbs. Would the Government accept a machine that exceeds the 10,000 lbs weight limit if it meets all other performance and safety requirements? Or should we prioritize keeping service weight under 10,000 lbs even if that means reducing lift height or capacity?

A3: The service weight requirement has been removed. Forklifts being o ered by