MNA Machine Shop Forklift

McNary Machine Shop Forklift

USACE - Walla Walla District

Sources Sought Notice: W912EF22RSS16

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District is seeking sources to supply a 7,000 lb capacity forklift to McNary Lock and Dam, Umatilla, Oregon.

All items shall be delivered FOB Destination to McNary Lock and Dam. The contractor shall be responsible for packing and shipping the components in a manner that will ensure undamaged and complete arrival.

This will be a firm-fixed-price supply purchase. The government expects to award a purchase order in late June 2022. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is NAICS 333924 - Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing.

Anticipated Solicitation early May 2022.

This sources sought notice is a tool to identify businesses with the capability to accomplish the work.  This is not a solicitation.

Responses to this sources sought notice should include the following information: 

1. A statement expressing interest in supplying a 7,000 lb capacity forklift meeting the below salient details. Please provide cutsheet, product description, and/or brochure for a potential forklift.
2. Range of anticipate delivery times/ lead times.
3. A statement of your firm’s business size status (HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned, 8(a), small disadvantaged, or woman-owned) with regards to the NAICS code listed above. 
4. Cage Code and SAM UEI number.

This sources sought notice is for market research and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to pay for information submitted in response to this request. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the market analysis and debriefings will not be available. It is the reader's responsibility to monitor the Government Point of Entry (GPE) via SAM.gov Contract Opportunities for any resultant or future solicitation package(s) that may be issued.

Submit this information to Preston Jones, Contract Specialist, via email to Preston.E.Jones@usace.army.mil.  Your response to this notice must be received on or before 3:00 PM Pacific Time Friday March 25, 2022.

Salient Details:

• Power Train
  • Standard, self-energizing brakes
  • LPG and Gasoline capable engine
  • Industrial grade drive train components including but not limited to clutch packs, gears, and drive shafts
  • Aluminum transmission case for effective heat transfer
  • Easy access to LPG tank for replacement
  • Function monitoring system
• Mast
  • 3-Stage full free lift mast with minimum 60” of free lift and minimum of 220” of extended lift height 
  • Maximum Lift Height of at least 180”
  • Overall Lowered Lift Height: Max 100”
  • Canted load rollers to prevent channels in mast from flaring out
  • Mast tilt of at least 6° Forward / 6° Back for equipment placement
• Forks, Carriages, Attachments
  • 48” long standard hook type forks that bend over and lock into the bars of the fork carriage
  • Integral sideshifting fork positioner for large load placement
  • Minimum 48" High Load Backrest Extension to prevent load from falling back on operator
  • Lever operated hydraulic controls
• Solid Tires
• Operator Compartment
  • Rear drive handle mounted behind the operator
  • Rubber floor mats
  • Side mirrors mounted on the left and right side
  • Overhead guard that provides visibility of load and protection from falling load
  • Dashboard display
  • Automatic fork function disabling system that requires operator to remain seated
• Control
  • Foreword and Reverse direction control level on steering column
  • Infinitely adjustable steering column
  • Automated control system for stability during sharp turns and moving over uneven ground
• Lights & Alarms
  • Back-up alarm that automatically sounds when in reverse
  • Headlights, brake and back-up lights
  • Low fuel indicator light
• Dimensions
  • Not more than 48” wide
  • No more than 98” turning radius
  • No longer than a 70” wheel base

Contracting Office Address: Attn: CECT-NWW / 201 North 3rd Avenue / Walla Walla, Washington 99362-1876