Hines CMOP Request for Forklifts

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 is seeking to procure two electric forklifts for its Hines, IL CMOP facility through solicitation 36C77025Q0141. The procurement involves one sit-down and one stand-up electric forklift with specific technical requirements, including 4,000 lbs base capacity, 36V electrical systems, and various operational features like LED lighting and backup alarms. Both forklifts must be from the same manufacturer and meet detailed specifications that include specific mast heights, battery configurations, and charger compatibility. Responses to this pre-solicitation notice are due by February 11, 2025, at 4:00 PM CDT, with the procurement team expecting final equipment approval from EPS before finalizing the purchase. The solicitation requires detailed technical documentation and compliance with all specified performance and operational parameters.

This procurement is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), limiting competition to eligible vendors within this classification. The target delivery date for the forklifts is April 1, 2025, with a requirement for 12-month warranties on both units. While specific award value is not disclosed, the procurement involves industrial material handling equipment classified under NAICS category 333924 for Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing. The forklifts will require 36V industrial batteries and 480V 3-phase chargers, indicating a specific technical infrastructure requirement for potential bidders. The solicitation's narrow specifications and SDVOSB designation suggest a focused procurement strategy aimed at supporting veteran-owned businesses while meeting precise operational needs of the VA medical facility.