3930--TOGUS VAMC Forklift SSN

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 is seeking to procure a new Toyota Forklift Model 8FBE18U for the Togus VAMC located in Maine. The forklift must be a 3-wheel sit-down AC electric model with specific technical requirements, including solid pneumatic tires, an Active Mast Control system, automatic parking brake, color LCD display, and a 3-stage mast capable of reaching 189" maximum fork height. Vendors are required to submit capability statements not exceeding 8 pages and complete a provided Sources Sought Worksheet by December 16, 2024, at 3:00 PM EST. Responses must be emailed to justin.duff@va.gov with RFQ #36C24125Q0136 in the subject line. The procurement falls under NAICS code 333924 for Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing, and will evaluate vendor capabilities to determine the most appropriate procurement approach.

The procurement may be set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), or other small businesses, depending on market research responses. The forklift must have a base capacity of 3,500 lbs at a 24" load center and include specific warranty provisions: 12 months/2,000 hours for basic coverage and 36 months/6,000 hours for powertrain components. While no specific award value is mentioned, the notice indicates the contract will be awarded through either a set-aside competition or full and open competition based on the received capability statements. The place of performance is the VAMC Togus located at 1 VA Center in Augusta, Maine. The procurement opportunity will remain open and archived for 60 days following the response deadline, providing potential vendors ample time to prepare and submit their capability statements.