Electric Walk-Behind Forklift
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- FA462526Q1022
- Agency
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Global Strike Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333924 Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri 65305, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Air Force 509th Contracting Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base is soliciting one electric walk-behind forklift through Request for Quote (RFQ) FA462526Q1022, with specifications matching the Toyota Model 6BWR15 or equivalent, featuring a 3,000-pound lifting capacity and 24-volt electric battery power. The solicitation is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures on a Firm Fixed-Price basis. Key contract requirements include delivery within 120 days of order receipt, compliance with all incorporated FAR and DFARS clauses, and registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). Evaluation will be based on best value, considering technical capabilities rated as either Acceptable or Unacceptable and price reasonableness, with quotes limited to four pages and submitted via email to both the Contracting Officer (molly.nussbaum@us.af.mil) and Contract Specialist (najee.holland@us.af.mil). Critical deadlines include March 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT for vendor questions, March 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT for government responses to those questions, and March 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST for quote submissions, with all quotes required to remain valid for 90 days.
This solicitation is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 333924 (Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing) with a size standard of 900 employees, and no incumbent contractor or current contract holder is identified. The forklift must be capable of operating in narrow aisles (96 inches wide), achieve a minimum lift height as close as possible to 127.5 inches, and include variable reach function, tine spread function, and tilt capability, with either new or refurbished units acceptable. Delivery will be made to Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri 65305, and no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents. While the pricing sheet template contains line items for the electric walk-behind forklift, a processing fee, and delivery charges, the government's independent estimate and actual award value have not been made public. Payment will be processed through the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) system with electronic submission required, and no contract financing will be provided.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
This is an official Request for Quote (RFQ) Notice (FA462526Q1022).
Amendment 1: The purpose for this amendment is to add the answers to vendor questions provided by the requirement owner. See Attachment 5. NRH S
The U.S. Air Force 509th Contracting Squadron at Whiteman AFB is posting this solicitation, Request for Quote (RFQ), for purchase of an Electric Walk Behind Forklift that meets the specifications of the attached Salient Characteristics dated 05 March 2026.
DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT:
A functioning Electric Walking Forklift. Characteristics of TOYOTA MODEL 6BWR15 or equal. 3,000 lbs lifting capacity. 24v Electric Battery Powered.
DELIVERABLES:
The contractor shall deliver 120 days after receipt of the order. Delivery will be to Whiteman AFB, MO 65305.
RESPONSES:
Questions are due to both the Contracting Officer: Molly Nussbaum, at molly.nussbaum@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist: Najee Holland, at najee.holland@us.af.mil NLT 2:00 PM CDT, Wednesday, 12 March 2026. Questions received after that time may not be answered.
To ensure all questions and responses are received, questions and responses must include the RFQ Number (FA462526Q1022) and title Electic Walk-Behind Forklift in the subject line of the email submission and are to be sent via email to both the Contracting Officer: Molly Nussbaum, at molly.nussbaum@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist: Najee Holland, at najee.holland@us.af.mil NLT 2:00 PM CDT, Wednesday, 25 March 2026.
Update #1 ·
This is an official Request for Quote (RFQ) Notice (FA462526Q1022).
The U.S. Air Force 509th Contracting Squadron at Whiteman AFB is posting this solicitation, Request for Quote (RFQ), for purchase of an Electric Walk Behind Forklift that meets the specifications of the attached Salient Characteristics dated 05 March 2026.
DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT:
A functioning Electric Walking Forklift. Characteristics of TOYOTA MODEL 6BWR15 or equal. 3,000 lbs lifting capacity. 24v Electric Battery Powered.
DELIVERABLES:
The contractor shall deliver 120 days after receipt of the order. Delivery will be to Whiteman AFB, MO 65305.
RESPONSES:
Questions are due to both the Contracting Officer: Molly Nussbaum, at molly.nussbaum@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist: Najee Holland, at najee.holland@us.af.mil NLT 2:00 PM CDT, Wednesday, 12 March 2026. Questions received after that time may not be answered.
To ensure all questions and responses are received, questions and responses must include the RFQ Number (FA462526Q1022) and title Electic Walk-Behind Forklift in the subject line of the email submission and are to be sent via email to both the Contracting Officer: Molly Nussbaum, at molly.nussbaum@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist: Najee Holland, at najee.holland@us.af.mil NLT 2:00 PM CDT, Wednesday, 25 March 2026.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attach 5 - Solicitation Questions for Forklift.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attach 2 - Pricing Sheet.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attach 4 - Combo Solicitation 5 March 2026.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attach 1 - Salient Characteristics.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attach 3 - Provisions and Clauses.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Walk-Behind Forklift | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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