Rental for two 3-Ton forklifts for Norfolk Virginia - PNSY

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is seeking to lease two 3-ton forklifts to support operations at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, through this Request for Quotation issued by the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command. The forklifts must meet specific technical requirements including 5,500 to 8,000 pound capacity, internal combustion diesel power, enclosed cab with air conditioning, side-shift carriage, hydraulic fork positioners, and must be less than five years old. Vendors must provide comprehensive technical documentation including manufacturer details, model specifications, brochures, and equipment specifications demonstrating compliance with the Statement of Work requirements. The contract will be awarded using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation method, with criteria including technical acceptability, schedule adherence, pricing, and past performance. The solicitation response deadline is July 1, 2025, and vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management to be eligible for award consideration.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 532490 for commercial and industrial machinery rental and leasing services. The contract includes a base performance period from July 29, 2025 through September 8, 2025, with an option period extending from September 9, 2025 through September 22, 2025, totaling approximately seven weeks of potential rental service. The equipment will be utilized at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, and contractors must comply with Operations Security requirements that protect sensitive and critical information from unauthorized disclosure. All work must adhere to numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation and Department of Defense clauses, with particular emphasis on safety requirements and operational standards for the leased forklift equipment. No incumbent contractor or specific budget range is identified in the solicitation documentation.