CROWN - FC5715-40 4, 000 LB. CAPICITY, 4-WHEEL, Electric SIT-DOWN COUNTERBALANCE TRUCK

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration is soliciting offers for the procurement of material handling equipment, specifically Crown FC5715-40 electric sit-down counterbalance forklifts with 4,000 lb. lifting capacity and associated equipment. The solicitation (6973GH-26-Q-00084) seeks four line items: one complete forklift unit equipped with a 36-volt lead acid battery system, charger, and INFOLINK READY telematics package with a 7-inch touchscreen display; one additional battery charger; one replacement battery with wireless monitoring; and one complete INFOLINK READY system with specified configuration options including LED worklights, blue floor spotlights, smart reverse alarm, and a 60-month service plan. Key requirements include triple-stage mast capability with 188" maximum lift height, 83" collapsed height, and 32" minimum free lift; AC traction and hydraulic motors with on-demand electric steering; non-marking cushion rubber tires; and comprehensive ergonomic and safety features such as full-suspension vinyl seat, high-visibility orange seatbelt, bionic fingertip controls, and dual square mirrors. All equipment must be delivered F.O.B. Destination to the FAA Distribution Center in Oklahoma City with freight included, and offers are due by May 1, 2026 at 1700 Central Daylight Time, with electronic submission required to contracting officer Edward B. Wright at edward.b.wright@faa.gov.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 333924 (Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing) with an unrestricted procurement method, meaning any certified small business may compete. No incumbent contractor or current award value is specified in the available documentation. The solicitation encompasses four distinct line items for equipment and services, with all material to be delivered to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and the vendor is responsible for all freight costs, local dealer delivery, dealer preparation, and pre-flight checkout testing. The vendor must also assume responsibility for paying Crown for INFOLINK service costs throughout the 60-month subscription period, and all offers must comply with extensive FAA and federal acquisition regulations incorporated by reference, including Buy American preferences, System for Award Management registration requirements, electronic invoicing, and protest procedures.