Diesel 5k forklifts

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 seeks two diesel 5,000-pound capacity forklifts for the St. Louis VA Medical Center, with proposals due July 31, 2026 at 10:00 AM CDT. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside; only certified SDVOSBs are eligible.

Place of performance is Lemay Township, Missouri (1 Jefferson Barracks Drive, Building 57 Warehouse, St. Louis, VA 63125). The forklifts must be brand-new diesel sit-down models with minimum 15-foot lift height, triple-stage mast, solid tires for outdoor use, enclosed cab with heating and air conditioning, and compliance with OSHA and ANSI safety standards. Required features include side shift capability, tine hydraulic positioner, overhead guard, backup alarm, strobe light, and fire extinguisher. The contractor is responsible for offloading at the delivery location.

Deliverables include two forklifts, all necessary manuals and maintenance documentation, on-site operator training, and a complete pre-delivery inspection report. The contractor must provide a comprehensive one-year warranty covering parts and labor, plus maintenance support and service options for at least three years post-purchase. Award will be made to the responsible certified SDVOSB offering the lowest evaluated price using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable source selection, with evaluation factors including price (with Buy American evaluation preference applied) and technical acceptability. Invoices are submitted 30 days after receipt of order via electronic submission to the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas. The NAICS code is 333924, Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing; PSC is 3930, Warehouse Trucks and Tractors, Self-Propelled.