3920--JLG 1644 16K Telehandler Forklift

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 is seeking to procure one JLG 1644 16K High-Capacity Telehandler Forklift for the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, North Carolina. The telehandler must provide multi-purpose utilization for Logistics and Facility Management operations, including moving storage to facility roofs, handling Conex storage containers, and lifting loads up to 15,650 pounds at a maximum height of 43 feet. Key technical specifications include a 134 horsepower engine, operating weight of 33,660 pounds, ground clearance of 1.7 feet, and overall dimensions of 8.9 feet in height and 20.3 feet in length. The equipment must feature an enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning, LED work lights, foam-filled tires, air suspension seat, ROPS/FOPS structure, single joystick controls, anti-theft system, and white noise back-up alarm. The contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest-priced, technically acceptable quote that meets all solicitation requirements. The quote submission deadline has been extended to July 22, 2025, at 12:00 PM EDT, with an anticipated award date of July 10, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a total set-aside for Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), and offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with limitations on subcontracting requirements. The solicitation requires the delivery of one new telehandler forklift unit, with a specified delivery date of August 30, 2025, to the Supply Chain Management department at the Charles George VA Medical Center. The equipment must include a 12-month warranty on parts and compressor, and the procurement is structured as a brand name or equivalent acquisition under NAICS code 333924 for Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing. The solicitation has been amended multiple times to clarify technical specifications and extend response deadlines, with the most recent amendment issued on July 18, 2025. No specific contract value or budget range has been disclosed in the available documentation.