PNSY- Forklifts Rental (1) 6K# and (1) 17K#

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, under the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command, is soliciting quotes for the rental of two forklifts: one 6,000-pound capacity counterbalance pneumatic internal combustion forklift and one 17,000-pound capacity counterbalance pneumatic internal combustion forklift. The equipment must meet specific technical requirements including diesel power, enclosed cab, side-shift carriage, and hydraulic fork positioners. Contractors will be evaluated based on technical acceptability, adherence to schedule and mobilization capability, and price, with the award going to the lowest price technically acceptable bidder on an "All or None" basis. Submissions must include detailed specifications and technical information for each unit proposed. The deadline for submission is December 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, with a Questions and Answers document having been posted on November 24, 2025, to clarify that the equipment will be used outdoors with standard lift height requirements.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside with no identified incumbent contractors. The rental period runs from January 5, 2026, through February 15, 2026, with an optional extension from February 16, 2026, through March 1, 2026. The place of performance is Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the solicitation materials. Contractors must demonstrate their ability to meet all Statement of Work requirements and confirm equipment availability for the specified performance period, with payment to be processed through either Wide Area Workflow or Government Commercial Purchase Card. All contractors are subject to strict Operations Security requirements for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information and critical facility information, with unauthorized disclosure potentially resulting in criminal prosecution.