2320--Forklift Sources Sought

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Network Contracting Office 19 (NCO 19) is conducting a market survey and is seeking potential sources for 10,000 lb. Capacity, 4-Wheel

Diesel, Internal Combustion Forklift (see below for salient characteristics). This Sources Sought Notice is issued for information and planning purposes only. This is not a solicitation or a request for proposal and shall not be construed as an obligation or commitment by the Government. An award will not be made on any offers submitted in response to this notice, and it shall not be implied the Government is committed to providing any solicitation or award following this notice. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this request, nor will the Government compensate a respondent for any costs incurred in developing the information provided.

Minimum Salient Characteristics:

10,000 lb. Base Capacity

9200 lb. at a 24" Load Center.

8150 lb. at a 30" Load Center.

Mast/CD: Two Stage - Full Free Lift Max Fork

Height 118", Overall Lowered 87", Free Lift 57"

Attachment: 51" Integral Side shifting Fork

Positioner - Class III

Forks: Standard Length 47" Width 6" Thick 2"

Auxiliary Hydraulics: 4 Section with 4 Levers

Attachment Carriage Plumbing: 4 Way Double

Accessory Plumbing for Integral S/S Fork Positioner

Directional Control: Steering Column Directional Control

Cab: Full Enclosed Cabin - 88" Height

Cab Comfort/AC: Rear Mount Air Conditioner

Cab Comfort/Heater: Heater

Display: 5" LED Display

Tilt Restriction: 10 Deg Back / 8 Deg Forward

Drive Tires: Solid, Single Drive 300x15

Steer Tires: Solid, 7.00x12

Seat: Vinyl Suspension Seat with Hip Restraint (Seat Belt)

Cooling System: Standard Heavy-Duty Radiator

Front Work lights: Combination Lights with Front

Floodlights LED

Rear Work lights: One Rear Floodlight LED

Travel Alarm: Back-Up Alarm (Inside Mount)

Mirror: Large Side Mirrors

Camera: Rear View Camera

Warning Device Light: Amber Strobe Mounted

Below OHG

Side Panel: Standard Side Panel

Exhaust: Vertical Muffler

Fuel Cap: Fuel Cap without Key

Fire Extinguisher: 3 lb. ABC Chemical

Extended Warranty: 24 Months / 4,000 Hours (Powertrain Only)

Auto Tilt Leveling

Cup Holder minimum one

Engine Block Heater

Rear Grab Bar: with Horn Switch

Steering Knob

Weight Scale: - Hydraulic Pressure Sensing Type

Fork Extensions: 72" Loop Fork Extensions 360039-032

Freight to Salt Lake City, UT

Dealer Prep: Dealer Check Up & Pre-Flight Test,

Includes complimentary first service.

Mast/CD Two Stage - Full Free Lift Max Fork Height 118", Overall Lowered 87",

Free Lift 57"

Responses shall be submitted to joseph.wurmstein@va.gov 4:00pm EDT on Friday, June 27th, 2025.

This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to determine interest and capability of potential qualified sources of supply and determine the socioeconomic size classification of the supplier and manufacturer of the end item.

Interested companies shall provide, at a minimum, the following information with their response;

Company Name and Address:

Point of Contact (POC)

Name:

Email Address:

Phone Number:

Sam UEI Number:

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 333924 Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing. Mark if your firm is eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs. If so, please indicate the program:

[ ] yes [ ] no - Small Business (SB)

[ ] yes [ ] no - HUBZone

[ ] yes [ ] no - Small Business 8(a)

[ ] yes [ ] no - Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)

[ ] yes [ ] no - Women-Owned (WO) Small Business

[ ] yes [ ] no - Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

[ ] yes [ ] no - Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB)

[ ] yes [ ] no - Large Business

[ ] yes [ ] no - Other (please specify)

Please answer the following questions:

[ ] yes [ ] no - Does not exceed 500 employees; (for NAICS 333924, must be verifiable thru the System for Award Management)

[ ] yes [ ] no - Is primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells the type of item being supplied;

[ ] yes [ ] no - Takes ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice (identify how this occurs); and

[ ] yes [ ] no - Will supply the end item of a small business manufacturer, processor or producer made in the United States, or obtains a waiver of such requirement pursuant to paragraph (b)(5) CFR 121.406.

Place of Manufacturer_____________________________

Note: Do not include Proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information in responses.

In addition to providing the information requested above, responding companies are encouraged to include any relevant information (specifications, cut sheets, brochures, capability statement, past experience etc.) to confirm the company s ability to meet the requirements outlined in this request.

Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract or agreement. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued.