Repairs to Hyundai Forklift for Coast Guard Station Sand Key Clearwater FL

The U.S. Coast Guard Office of Procurement & Contracting Miami Detachment has issued a Special Notice regarding repairs to a Hyundai forklift at Coast Guard Station Sand Key in Clearwater, Florida. The notice indicates the Coast Guard intends to award a sole source firm-fixed price service contract to Ring Power for repairing a forklift that sustained extensive water damage during Hurricane Milton. The forklift is currently inoperable and critical to the station's daily operations, with the Coast Guard currently incurring additional expenses by renting a replacement. The contract will cover comprehensive repair services, including parts replacement and labor to restore the equipment to full operational status. The opportunity is classified under NAICS code 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery repair and maintenance.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to justify a non-competitive contract award to Ring Power, which was the only local repair facility capable of retrieving and servicing the damaged forklift. Contractors responding to the notice must provide clear evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government, cost-effective, and would not hinder the mission objective of repairing essential equipment. The contract requires the contractor to furnish multiple replacement components, including air, oil, and fuel filters, electrical components like parking brake switches, wiring harnesses, and various electrical system parts. While the notice is set aside as a partial small business opportunity, the government retains sole discretion in determining contract award. Interested contractors must submit responses between March 4-6, 2025, understanding that the government will not reimburse any costs associated with responding to the notice. The estimated contract value is approximately $30,000, with repairs expected to be completed within 30 days.