Rental (1) 6K# & (1) 17K# Forklift- Groton CT

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard seeks rental and maintenance of one 6,000-pound and one 17,000-pound counterbalanced diesel forklift for a five-week primary performance period from September 28 through November 1, 2026, with a two-week option extension, with quotes due August 3, 2026. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside.

Place of performance is Naval Base New London in Groton, Connecticut. Both units must be no older than five years, powered by internal combustion diesel engines, equipped with enclosed cabs including heat, defrost, and air circulation, independent side-shift mechanisms, hydraulic fork positioners, front and rear working lights, audible backup alarms, and manufacturer capacity data plates. The 6K# forklift requires a capacity of 5,500 to 8,000 pounds with a maximum outside turning radius of 96 inches and 48-inch pallet forks. The 17K# forklift requires a capacity of 17,000 to 20,000 pounds with a maximum outside turning radius of 160 inches and 72- to 96-inch standard tip-and-taper forks with a minimum 72-inch outside spread capability. Both units must have pneumatic or foam-filled tires and comply with OSHA standards (29 CFR 1910.178) and ANSI/ITSDF B56 series specifications.

Contractor personnel must be U.S. citizens with proper identification; security clearance and background screening requirements apply. Personnel accessing the shipyard must comply with Operations Security (OPSEC) protocols protecting Controlled Unclassified Information and Critical Information. The Statement of Work requires around-the-clock operation with unlimited usage hours, repair response within four hours and completion within 24 hours or equipment replacement within 48 hours, preventative maintenance coordination, and liquid spill containment. Contractor must provide alternate forks at no charge if requested.

Evaluation criteria are: technical acceptability (compliance checklists and schedule adherence), experience and past performance (two relevant forklift rental and maintenance projects completed within the last five years), and price. Quotes are evaluated on an "All or None" basis. NAICS code 532490, PSC W039. Payment methods include WAWF and GCPC (up to $100,000).