Forklift for U. S. Consulate General Merida

The U.S. Department of State's Consulate General in Merida is seeking to procure a specialized indoor/outdoor reach forklift with specific technical requirements. The solicitation calls for a 5,500 lb. capacity 48-volt electric sit-down moving mast reach lift truck with multi-directional capabilities, pneumatic tires, and a complex set of technical specifications including a triplex mast, integral sideshifter, and specific height and lifting parameters. Potential vendors must be registered in SAM.gov, possess an NCAGE code, and comply with NDAA 899 requirements. The procurement will be evaluated on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, with quotations due by December 27, 2024, at 17:00 CST. Vendors must submit their proposals electronically to meridaprocurement@state.gov, following all specified technical and administrative guidelines.

The solicitation is an unrestricted procurement with no specific set-aside designations, targeting the Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing sector. The forklift will be delivered to the U.S. Logistics Center in Brownsville, TX within 60 days of award, with the final destination being the U.S. Consulate General in Colonial Chuburná, Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico. The equipment must be brand new, with a required 12-month warranty serviceable in Mexico, and include a battery and charger compatible with 208VAC/50Amp/60Hz power. While specific award value is not disclosed, the procurement involves a single forklift with comprehensive technical requirements. Payment will be processed via electronic funds transfer within 30 days after delivery and invoice receipt, highlighting the standard commercial procurement procedures of the U.S. Department of State.