IL army national guard forklifts
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W91SMC25A0001
- Agency
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Army National Guard
Department of the Army, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333924 Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Springfield, Illinois 62702, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Illinois Army National Guard United States Property and Fiscal Office is seeking to procure four material handling forklifts to support operations at two warehouse sites and multiple locations throughout Illinois. The procurement includes one heavy-duty diesel forklift with 36,000 lb capacity featuring rough terrain capabilities, one diesel forklift with 8,000 lb capacity, and two electric forklifts with 4,000 lb capacity each. All forklifts must meet stringent durability, operational, and safety requirements aligned with military logistics operations, including fully hydraulic mast functions, enclosed operator cabs with ROPS certification, and specific tire configurations based on their intended use. The heavy-duty unit requires additional features such as an integrated digital scale system and joystick control for consolidated hydraulic operation. This pre-solicitation notice was posted on August 18, 2025, with a response due date of September 3, 2025.
This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside, restricting participation to qualifying small business entities under NAICS code 333924 for Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing. The procurement falls under PSC category 3930 for Warehouse Trucks and Tractors, Self-Propelled. The solicitation specifies exact quantities with no range variations: one rough terrain diesel forklift, one standard diesel forklift, and two electric units. Key technical specifications include minimum lift heights ranging from 15 to 20 feet, Tier 4 compliant diesel engines, and comprehensive safety equipment including backup alarms, LED lighting, and fire extinguishers. No incumbent contractors or budget estimates were disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, though the specialized nature and capacity requirements suggest a significant investment for military-grade material handling equipment.
Notice text
The IL ARNG USPFO requires the acquisition of four material handling forklifts to support operations at two warehouse sites and multiple arenas of space around Illinois. These forklifts must meet durability, operational, and safety requirements aligned with military logistics operations.
Total Units Required:
- 1x Diesel Forklift – 36,000 lb capacity
- 1x Diesel Forklift – 8,000 lb capacity
- 2x Electric Forklifts – 4,000 lb capacity
Salient Charactereistics
1x Rough Terrain Forklift (36,000 lb Capacity):
- Lifting Capacity: Minimum 36,000 lbs at 48” load center
- Power: Diesel engine, Tier 4 compliant
- Mast: 2-stage or 3-stage, min 20 ft lift height
- Forks: 96" minimum length, adjustable, internal scale added ,
- Tires: Pneumatic, off-road, 4WD capable
- Attachments: Side shift & fork positioner
- Operator Cab: Enclosed with AC/heater, ROPS
- Safety: Backup alarm, LED lights, fire extinguisher
-Forklift shall be equipped with fully hydraulic mast functions including lift, tilt, side shift and hydraulic fork positioner. A digital scale system integrated with the fork carriage shall be included on the 36K unit. Joystick control system preferred for consolidated hydraulic operation
2x Electric Forklift (4,000 lb Capacity):
- Lifting Capacity: 4,000 lbs
- Power: 36V or 48V electric, industrial battery included
- Mast: 3-stage, min 15 ft lift height
- Tires: Cushion or solid (indoor warehouse use)
- Attachments: Side shift
- Charger: Smart charger included
-Forklift shall be equipped with fully hydraulic mast functions including lift, tilt, side shift and hydraulic fork positioner.
1x Diesel Forklift (8,000 lb Capacity):
- Lifting Capacity: 8,000 lbs at 48” load center
- Power: Diesel, Tier 4 Final compliant
- Mast: 3-stage, 20 ft minimum lift height
- Tires: Pneumatic
- Attachments: Side shift
-Operator Cab: Enclosed with AC/heater, ROPS
-Forklift shall be equipped with fully hydraulic mast functions including lift, tilt, side shift and hydraulic fork positioner
-Warranty & Service: Minimum 5-year service plan (parts & labor); warranty documentation must be included
-All units must be compliant with federal emissions standards and meet sustainability goals outlined by the QRP program.
We intend to hold an industry day for potential vendors to demonstate their equipments capablity. This insty day will be held sometime in September 2025 @ Illinois army National Guard Headquarters (Camp Lincoln) 1301 N. Macarthur Blvd, Springfield, IL 62702.
If interested in participating in an insutry day, please respond to the sources sought.
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