Hangar Forklift

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) numbered 1240LS25Q0044 for the procurement of one hangar forklift capable of lifting approximately 8,000 pounds. The forklift must meet specific technical requirements including liquid propane gas power, cushion tires, 187-inch lift height, 60-inch forks, slide shifter functionality, and an integrated safety system, with a warranty equal to or better than public offerings. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) as a small business and provide complete specifications demonstrating compliance with all listed requirements. The government will evaluate quotes using a "Best Value/Trade Off" approach, considering technical requirements, delivery date, price, past performance, and other factors to award a firm fixed-price contract. Quotes are due by July 18, 2025, at 8:00 AM Mountain Time and must be submitted via email to barclay.webster@usda.gov.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 333924 (Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing) with a size standard of 900 employees. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the solicitation documents. While no specific budget range is disclosed, the procurement involves a single unit of equipment with delivery required no later than December 1, 2025. The forklift must be delivered to 3515 Airport Rd. in Ogden, Utah 84405, with the place of performance listed as Washington Terrace, Utah. The relatively short timeframe from solicitation posting on July 9, 2025, to the quote deadline of July 18, 2025, indicates an expedited procurement process for this specialized hangar equipment.