Bobcat 22k & 26k Fork Trucks

Oak Ridge National Laboratory, operated by UT-Battelle, LLC under the Department of Energy, is seeking to procure two Bobcat fork trucks with lifting capacities of 22,000 pounds and 26,000 pounds through RFP408857. The solicitation specifically requests Bobcat models D90S-9 and D120S-9 or domestic equivalents for the ORNL Logistical Services Division. This competitive procurement will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, meaning the lowest-priced offer that meets all technical specifications will be selected. Offerors must submit comprehensive proposals including pricing, representations and certifications, and any exceptions or non-compliance details by the September 2, 2025 deadline at 4:00 PM EST. The anticipated contract type is firm fixed price with net 30-day payment terms via electronic funds transfer, and proposals must remain valid for 120 days following submission.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified contractors under NAICS code 811310 for Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance. The contract has an estimated value of approximately $12.5 million, though this appears to reference the broader procurement context rather than just the two fork trucks being solicited. The equipment will be delivered to and operated at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and will be subject to comprehensive terms and conditions including DOE-specific requirements, federal acquisition regulations, and stringent safety and security protocols given the sensitive nature of the national laboratory environment. The procurement timeline allows for a relatively short response period of just over one week from the August 25, 2025 posting date to the September 2 deadline.