Rental: 12K Telehandler, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery ME

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard seeks rental of a 12,000-pound-capacity telehandler to support material handling operations, with proposals due October 21, 2026 and a response deadline of October 23, 2026 at 12:30 PM ET. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside.

Place of performance is Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine. The telehandler must be no older than 5 years, powered by internal combustion, capable of lifting 4,000 pounds at 35 feet elevation and 25 feet horizontal reach, with a stowed length not exceeding 22 feet and width of 13 feet with stabilizers deployed. The unit must feature an enclosed cab with climate control, puncture-resistant tires, front and rear working lights, an audible backup alarm, and integral lifting attachment points. Forks must have a maximum width of 6 inches, 2.5-inch thickness, and minimum length of 48 inches (60 inches preferred).

The base rental period runs December 30, 2026 through December 28, 2027 (52 weeks), with an option period from December 29, 2027 through October 10, 2028 (41 weeks) and a second option from October 11, 2028 through November 7, 2028 (4 weeks). The contractor is responsible for all transportation, delivery, unlimited usage hours, preventive maintenance and materials, and 24/7 repairs with a 4-hour response time and 24-hour repair or 48-hour replacement requirement. Daily fluid level checks are the government's responsibility.

Required Contract Data Requirements List deliverables include quarterly maintenance service reports, a sanitized equipment technical manual, lifting and handling certification data with padeye certification, and a contractor's personnel roster for emergency repair contacts. All data must be submitted via Wide Area Workflow or affixed to the machine in waterproof cases. Awards will be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable vendor. Vendors must be registered in SAM.

NAICS code is 532490, with a small business size standard of 40 million dollars. PSC code is 6830. Point of contact is Bob Watters, robert.n.watters.civ@us.navy.mil.