Mobile Vehicle Lift System

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command is seeking to procure a mobile vehicle lift system through this pre-solicitation notice. The system must consist of one complete set of four vehicle lifts designed specifically for lifting buses and commercial vehicles safely at the tires in an inside workshop environment. Key technical requirements include a minimum lifting capacity of 6,500 kg per lift, a minimum lifting stroke of 1,800 mm, and a lifting speed of at least 500 mm/min, with manual adjustable wheel receivers accommodating five tire size positions ranging from 390 mm to 570 mm. The system must be equipped with electromechanical drive systems using geared brake motors with integrated holding brakes, robust welded steel construction, and surface treatment consisting of 1K hydro primer and 2K PUR structural topcoat. Compliance with EN 1493:2010 vehicle lift standard, Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, CE marking requirements, and DIN ISO 9001:2015 quality system certification are mandatory. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on April 27, 2026, with a deadline for responses due on May 7, 2026, and no specific evaluation criteria have been detailed in this pre-solicitation phase.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and includes no identified incumbent contractors or current contract holders. The specifications indicate power requirements of minimum 2.2 kW per lift with 3-phase 400V, 50 Hz operating voltage, along with comprehensive control and safety systems including a central control box, emergency-stop functionality, and remote control capabilities with varying cable lengths for the four lifts. Documentation deliverables include original inspection books, operating and maintenance instructions, overview drawings, spare parts lists, and wiring schemes with electrical spare parts lists. No specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, though the procurement is classified under NAICS 423830 (Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers) and PSC 4910 (Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Shop Specialized Equipment). As this is a pre-solicitation notice rather than a formal solicitation, interested vendors should monitor for the official solicitation announcement to submit formal quotes.