Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The U.S. Coast Guard Director of Operational Logistics, Division 94 (DOL-94) Contracting Office intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1):  Sole Source for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), only one responsible source and no other source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirement at the level of quality required, because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized to LiftKing Manufacturing Corp. 7135 Islington Ave. Woodbridge, Ontario Canada L4L 1V9.  

The requirement is for the purchase of a rough terrain forklift and of accessories parts to seamlessly integrate with existing Port Security Unit on hand equipment.

• 16,000 lbs. Capacity Forklift with 4 Wheel Drive.
• 2 Wheel Steer and 14 Ft Lift 3 Stage Hi Visibility/See Thru Roller Mast with Dual Lift Cylinders.
• 60” Shaft Type Carriage.
• 48” Long Forks.
• 12” Ground Clearance.
• Standard Features: 6 “ Hydraulic Mast side-shift • Oil Cooled Submerged Disc Brakes • Manual dry-disc parking brake • Power Steering • 4 speed fwd/rev Soft-shift Powershuttle Transmission • Limited Slip Differential • Perkins 74hp High Torque Tier 4F Turbo Diesel Engine • External adjustable side view mirrors • Solid steel fenders • High durability yellow paint with black trim • FOPS Operator compartment • Easy access sliding engine hood • Lockable fuel and hydraulic caps • High-mount air intake • coffee cup holder, USB outlet and coat hook (with cab option)
• Standard Lighting group includes; 2 cab mounted LED head lights • turn signals • back up alarm • rear LED work light • full instrumentation package • USB and 12V charging outlets (with cab option)
• Standard Safety group includes FOPS overhead guard • high-visibility paint & safety striping • tilt steering column with anti-start ignition and neutral safety start • adjustable suspension seat with arm rest and safety belt • electric horn • Full gauge pkg. - engine oil pressure, high temp indicator, fuel, tachometer, hour meter • Anti-slip protection on steps and fenders
• All M Series trucks offer superior performance; ergonomic designed controls • easy operations • comfortable and functional cockpit • easy access to service points • 2 wheel steer and tight turning radius • operator, maintenance and illustrated parts manuals included.
• Carriage sway
• Hyd fork position
• Conveyorized fork attachment
• 72” forks

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation document exists for the requirement.  Sources interested in responding to this notice are required to submit a capability statement that includes technical data, cost information, sufficient detail (with convincing evidence) that clearly demonstrates the capability to meet the requirement.  All capability statements received by the due date of this notice will be considered by the Government. 

A request for documentation or additional information or submissions that only ask questions will not be considered as an affirmative response.  A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed with a sole source procurement.

Capability statements are due on 23 September 2022 by 4:30 PM Eastern Standard Time.  Capability statements shall be submitted by email ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address:  Nathaniel.alvis@uscg.mil