Rental of Forklifts with Optional Telehandler for PNSY-DET

The Naval Sea Systems Command, a division of the Department of the Navy, is soliciting quotes for the rental of material handling equipment, specifically forklifts and an optional telehandler, to be delivered to Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego, California. This combined synopsis and solicitation requires vendors to provide four 3-ton forklifts (including one telescoping model), one 7.5-ton forklift, and one 12.5-ton forklift, along with an optional telehandler unit. All equipment must be diesel-powered and meet detailed technical specifications including capacity requirements, turning radius limitations, tire types, and safety features as outlined in the solicitation documents. The Government will award a firm-fixed-price purchase order to the responsible vendor whose quote is most advantageous based on technical acceptability, vendor experience, schedule adherence, and pricing. Quotes must be submitted via email to William V. LeDuc III by April 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST, and vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and provide past performance references and technical documentation demonstrating compliance with all specifications.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 532490 with a $40 million size standard, though no incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation materials. The base performance period for forklift rental extends from July 21, 2026, through July 19, 2027 (52 weeks), with the optional telehandler available from October 5, 2026, through June 6, 2027 (35 weeks), and three optional four-week extension periods available thereafter through October 11, 2027. The contractor bears responsibility for all delivery, maintenance, repairs with a 4-hour response time requirement and 24-hour repair or 48-hour replacement obligations, spare parts, operator training support, OSHA compliance, hazardous material disposal, and equipment return. Payment terms are negotiable, with options including Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) or Government Commercial Purchase Card for transactions up to $100,000. The place of performance is Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego, California, and contractors must comply with OPSEC requirements protecting sensitive government information throughout the contract period.