Forklift Side-shifting Fork Positioner

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command at Picatinny Arsenal is seeking to purchase and install Cascade Side Shifting Fork Positioners (Part No. 55K-FPS-A351) for three electrical 4.5K forklifts at the Subsistence Supply Management Office located at Fort Dix, NJ. The procurement falls under NAICS Code 333924 for Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 900 employees. Potential contractors must demonstrate a clear understanding of the draft Statement of Work and confirm full capabilities to complete the required work. Respondents are required to submit a two-page response via email to james.e.clark773.civ@army.mil, including comprehensive company details such as name, address, point of contact, NAICS code, DUNS number, CAGE code, and socio-economic size status. The Sources Sought Notice is designed to conduct market research and identify qualified sources, with responses due by April 21, 2025.

No specific set-aside designation has been applied to this contract opportunity. The installation will be performed at the contractor's location, with one forklift delivered at a time, and the total performance period is 20 days after receipt of order. The primary project contact is Luz C. Tapia, who can be reached at luz.c.tapia.civ@mail.mil or 609-562-4154. The solicitation number is W15QKN-25-Q-A077, and the procurement will enable forklift operators to move forks laterally and adjust quickly to different pallet sizes without leaving their seats. While no specific award value or budget range is provided in the documentation, the project involves modifying three electrical forklifts with side-shifting attachments. This is currently a pre-solicitation notice, indicating the project is in the planning and preparation stages, and the government is not obligated to procure services or issue a subsequent solicitation based on this notice.