Forklift - raymond 9600 SA-CSR30T or equivalent

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is soliciting quotes for the procurement of one electric forklift, specifically a Raymond 9600 SA-CSR30T or equivalent front/side loader very narrow aisle model. The solicitation (FA813226Q0007) requires the forklift to meet detailed technical specifications including a minimum 1000 lbs lifting capacity at a 21-foot height, a 21-22 foot mast, a maximum width of 54 inches, 40-inch long forks, an amber strobe light, front and rear work lights, passive fall protection, and comprehensive operational and maintenance manuals. The government will evaluate all proposals based on technical acceptability and price, with award going to the technically acceptable vendor offering the lowest total evaluated price. All quotes must be valid for 90 days, submitted through the proper contracting channels, and vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The original submission deadline was December 12, 2025, but Amendment 2 extended it to December 17, 2025, and a mandatory site visit was scheduled for December 15, 2025 at Tinker Air Force Base.

This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-aside, restricting eligibility to small businesses only. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) award with payment terms of Net 30, invoicing through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), and FOB Destination shipping to Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The forklift will be utilized by the 76th PMXG/547th Squadron with expected operational use of 2-4 hours per day on a single shift. While no specific award value is disclosed in the solicitation materials, this is a single-unit procurement with straightforward delivery requirements. The Contracting Officer is Margaret King, and interested vendors without access to Tinker Air Force Base should contact Brett Stroud at brett.stroud.1@us.af.mil for site visit assistance.