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

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, a Naval Sea Systems Command activity, seeks to rent one 12K telehandler under Solicitation N3904027Q1002 A001, with quotes due November 18, 2026 at 12:30 PM ET. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside, limiting eligibility to small businesses.

Place of performance is Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. Offers must be emailed, and vendors must be registered in SAM to be considered for award. Quotes must include the embedded RFQ with highlighted sections completed, plus technical data sheets, manufacturer name, model number, brochures, and any exceptions to specifications.

The telehandler must be internal combustion-powered and no older than 5 years, with at least 4,000 pounds capacity on stabilizers at 35 feet elevation and 25 feet horizontal reach. It must not exceed 22 feet stowed length or 13 feet width with stabilizers deployed. Forks must be no wider than 6 inches, 2.5 inches thick, and at least 48 inches long (60 inches preferred). Other requirements include puncture-resistant tires, an enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning, integral four-legged sling lift points, and a manufacturer's load chart. A hydraulic side-shift carriage and hydraulic fork positioners are preferred. Repair response must occur within 4 hours of notification, with defective units repaired within 24 hours or replaced within 48 hours. The contractor performs all preventative maintenance and repairs except daily fluid checks.

The base year runs December 30, 2026 through December 28, 2027 (52 weeks). Option Period 1 runs December 29, 2027 through October 10, 2028 (41 weeks), and Option Period 2 runs October 11 through November 7, 2028 (4 weeks). Three line items are included: rental of one telehandler (0001), freight for all shipping associated with the rental across two jobs (0002), and contract data deliverables (0003), which are not separately priced. Payment is available through WAWF or the GCPC up to $100,000.

Evaluation is based on technical acceptability (equipment documentation and compliance checklist), schedule adherence, and lowest price among technically acceptable quotes. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to award based on ability to meet the required schedule. The award is All or None. Point of contact is Robert N. Watters, robert.n.watters.civ@us.navy.mil. NAICS is 532490, and PSC is 6830.