Electric Forklift (Brand Name or Equal)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 is seeking to procure a new electric forklift for the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center located in Gainesville, Florida. The solicitation requires a Toyota 3-Wheel Sit-Down AC Electric Forklift (Model 8FBE20U) or equivalent, with specific technical specifications including a 36-volt electric battery, 4,000-pound lifting capacity, 42-inch forks, side shifter, and 189-inch maximum fork height. Vendors must submit price quotes that include their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number, small business status, an authorized distributor letter from the manufacturer, and supporting pricing documentation. All proposed items must be new and not refurbished or recycled. The solicitation will be available on March 13, 2025, with quote responses due by March 18, 2025, to be submitted to David L. Wood via email. Vendors must be registered in the Dynamic Small Business Search (dsbs.sba.gov) and fall under the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code 333924.

The solicitation is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with strict limitations on subcontracting that prevent contractors from paying more than 50% of the contract amount to non-veteran-owned businesses. The procurement is for a single electric forklift to be delivered to the VA Medical Center's warehouse at 1601 SW Archer Road in Gainesville, Florida, during business hours (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST, Monday-Friday, excluding holidays). While no specific award value is mentioned, the contract will cover the purchase of one electric forklift with standard manufacturer warranty coverage. Vendors must provide comprehensive documentation demonstrating their compliance with SDVOSB requirements and subcontracting limitations. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of vendor qualifications, with potential legal consequences for non-compliance, including referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee and possible prosecution under the Small Business Act.