Fort Riley Vertical Lift Machines

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort Hood is seeking to procure vertical lift modules (VLMs) for Fort Riley, Kansas through this pre-solicitation notice. The government requires the purchase and installation of 1-3 modular, ergonomically designed vertical lift storage systems with comprehensive technical specifications, including 29 total trays with varying load capacities ranging from 452 to 992 pounds, a steel belted tooth drive system, automatic security door, and multiple safety features. Key contract requirements include ISO 9001 and 14001 certifications, a 5-year warranty, 24-hour service turnaround capability, and compliance with specific technical standards as detailed in the Statement of Work. The evaluation criteria emphasize fair market pricing, commercial availability of equipment, and contractor experience with similar vertical lift module requirements. Interested parties must respond to this pre-solicitation notice by January 13, 2026, with information regarding their capabilities and interest in competing for the eventual solicitation.

This procurement is currently structured as a small business set-aside if two or more qualified small businesses submit sufficient information demonstrating capability. No specific incumbent contractor or current vendor is identified in the pre-solicitation materials. The contract will cover equipment installation with a projected construction duration of 112-126 days, and the VLMs must meet specific dimensional requirements with an overall height of 20'2.13", width of 133.07", and depth of 120.98", with a maximum unit capacity of 24,696 pounds and lifting speed of 157.50 feet per minute. The anticipated NAICS code for this procurement is 333922 (Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing), and responses should be directed to SFC Kristoffer Poe and SFC Anthony Cheatwood. No specific budget or award value range is disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, as this document is provided for information and planning purposes to assess market availability and small business interest prior to formal solicitation.