DDSP Material Handling Service Lift

This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is for the procurement of one (1) 18,000 lb. capacity forklift service lift by the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution (DDSP) in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The equipment must meet specific technical requirements including a 4HP/208-230V single-phase motor, hydraulic fluid displacement synchronization without chains or cables, 6-foot under-arm lifting height, 12'7" adjustable width, and automatic multi-position mechanical and hydraulic safety systems. Acceptable products are those similar or equal to the LiftPoint LTX-18, Mohawk LT-0000-A-018, or part number 601-440-017. The Government will evaluate quotations based on past performance (acceptable/unacceptable basis) and price analysis comparing proposed prices received in response to the solicitation, with award going to the responsible offeror with the lowest evaluated price whose quote conforms to all requirements. Key deadlines include a March 30, 2026 cutoff for submission of questions (9:00 AM EST), and an April 2, 2026 deadline for receipt of quotations (10:00 AM EST), with all amendments requiring acknowledgment by the submission deadline.

This acquisition is designated as a Small Business Set-Aside (SBSA) under NAICS code 333921 (Elevator and Moving Stairway Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees, making it restricted to qualified small businesses. No incumbent contractor or current contractor names are identified in the solicitation. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price (FFP) purchase order on Standard Form (SF) 1449, with no specific budget range disclosed in the solicitation materials. Quotations must include separate submissions for past performance and pricing documentation, and all quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) by the submission date and maintain registration through final payment. The offer period for acceptance is 30 calendar days from quotation receipt date unless extended by amendment, and invoicing and payment will be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system in accordance with DFARS requirements.