Electric forklift (lead, SD)

The Department of Energy Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, operating through Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC (FFDG), is seeking firm fixed-price quotes for one electric forklift to support the Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility (LBNF) Project at the Sanford Underground Research Facility. The procurement specifically requires a Teletruk 66-40E or equivalent electric forklift with detailed technical specifications including a 13'1" lift height, 80V lead acid battery, side shifting fork carriage, and maximum width of 4'7" (preferably 4'3"). The forklift must include a cab with front and roof guards, vinyl seat, LED beacon, white noise reverse alarm, and provide an 8-hour run time for underground material handling operations on the 4850L level. Vendors must submit fully completed SARC (Subcontractor Annual Representations & Certifications) and PUR-466 (Proposal Certifications) forms with their proposals, and provide training, parts manual, standard warranties, and customer support. The quotation deadline is October 23, 2025, at 4:00 PM, with delivery expected within 60 days of purchase order issuance.

This solicitation operates under the open market without any set-aside designations for small businesses or other categories. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the documentation. While no specific contract value is disclosed, the procurement falls under NAICS code 333924 for Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing and PSC code 3930 for Warehouse Trucks and Tractors, Self-Propelled. The contract calls for delivery of a single electric forklift unit with delivery scheduled to either a Dakota Warehouse in Rapid City, South Dakota, or 168 Ross Road in Lead, South Dakota, with the final location to be determined prior to delivery. The place of performance is listed as Batavia, Illinois, which corresponds to the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory's location, though the equipment will ultimately be used at the underground facility in Lead, South Dakota.