18000-24000lb Rough Terrain Forklift

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, Atlantic and Oceanographic & Meteorological Laboratory (AOML), intends to solicit a single rough terrain forklift with delivery to Miami, Florida by December 31, 2026, closing responses to the sources sought notice on June 30, 2026 at 1200 Mountain Time.

Place of performance is Miami, Florida. The forklift must feature a Tier 4 Final EPA-compliant diesel engine with true 4x4 drive train and differential lock, power-shift or hydrostatic transmission with minimum three speeds, and heavy-duty pneumatic rough terrain tires. Lifting capacity must range from minimum 9 tons (18,000 lbs) to maximum 12 tons (24,000 lbs) at a 24-inch load center, with multi-stage mast providing minimum 15-foot lift height and integrated hydraulics for lift, lower, tilt, and side-shift operations. The cab must be fully enclosed, pressurized, all-weather rated with factory-installed air conditioning and heating, 360-degree visibility with overhead guard, adjustable suspension seat, and front, rear, and overhead wipers. Safety requirements include LED flood lighting (forward and rear-facing), amber strobe/beacon, automatic backup alarm (minimum 97 dB), dual side-view mirrors, operator presence system, 5-pound ABC fire extinguisher, and electric horn. The equipment must be painted high-visibility safety yellow and include one digital and one hard-copy operator, parts, and service manual set. Minimum 12-month/2,000-hour bumper-to-bumper warranty with extended powertrain options is required; telematics capability is optional.

NOAA anticipates a Firm Fixed Price contract. Respondents must be registered in SAM and provide company name and address, Unique Entity ID, point of contact, business size classification under NAICS Code 333924 (900-employee size standard), capability statement, part numbers and specifications, current lead times, and intent to propose. Email responses to darrin.moore@noaa.gov.