Forklift with Charging Station

This sources sought RFI is intended to identify contractors with the ability to provide a quote that meets or exceeds the salient characteristics (specifications) of the electric forklift described below. The Government is not accepting offers at this time. A RFQ will be published shortly after the sources sought RFI closes.

Rated Load Capacitary: Between 1,900 and 2,500 lbs.

Service Weight (to include battery) shall not exceed 5,500 lbs.

Shall be able to operate at a grade no less than 15 degrees

Operator to be seated:

- Seat compartment is to have a full suspension seat.

- Seat compartment will include a strong overhead guard exceeding ISO6055 and ANSI regulations.

Dimensions:

- Overall Length between 60 and 102 inches

- Overall Width between 33 and 42 inches

- Ground Clearance no less than 3.2 inches

 - Overall Height between 76 and 80 inches

Electric:

- Battery included

- Top Battery Removal (side removal if it doesn’t add to the cost)

- Shall be able to recharge battery without battery being removed

Mast:

- Maximum Lift Height between 118 and 224 inches

- Lowered Mast Height between 77 and 80 inches

 - Extended Mast Height up to 160 inches

 - Mast able to tilt forks not less than 5 degrees

Forks:

- Minimum dimension 31.5x3.1x1.4 inch forks

- Shall be able to slide back and forth to increase/ decrease width from 0 to 38 inches

- Shall not be variable reach

Tire:

- Between 12 and 20 inch super elastic tires

- Non-marking

Safety:

- OPSS (Operator Presence Sensing System)

- Double-action parking brake

- Asbestos-free wet disk brakes

- Electric horn

- Manual return to neutral

- Halogen or LED front headlights and rear lights

- Amber LED strobe light

- Back up alarm

- Fire extinguisher (including bracket)

- Rearview mirrors

- Brake Oi Reservoir with level sensor

Digital multifunction display:

- Multifunction hour meter

- Parking brake indicator

- Battery Indicator

Charging Station capable of charging battery while still mounted on the forklift included

- Shall be capable of recharging battery within 8 hours

Operator Manuals shall be included

Item Unique Identification (IUID) label is required per DFARS Clause 252.211-7003