RFQ for Battery Powered Forklift

The General Services Administration (GSA), Office of General Supplies and Services Supply Chain Management Contracting Division, is soliciting quotes for a battery-powered forklift through RFQ 47QSCC-26-Q-0301. The procurement seeks a Toyota forklift (P/N 6BPU15 or 8BPU15) or equivalent unit featuring a 3,000-pound lifting capacity, 24-volt electrical system, and electronic power steering, along with specialized components including blue spotlights, 42-inch forks, safety strobe light, backup alarm, UL "E" rating, side-gate power disconnect switch, overhead guard-mounted LED work lights, LED operator compartment lighting, fire extinguisher, heavy-duty battery, and charger. Vendors must meet all administrative compliance requirements outlined in Sections 1, 2, 3, and 5 of the RFQ, with the final evaluation factor being Lowest Price Technically Acceptable, with preference awarded to small businesses submitting equivalent pricing. The warranty requirements include 24 months for the drive motor and controller, 12 months for major components, and 4 months for wearable components. Quotes are due by October 27, 2025, with all required documentation, including completed RFQ pages and MIL-STD-129R forms, to be submitted via email to alan.craig@gsa.gov. Failure to complete all required fields and sections on pages 1 and 2 of the RFQ and answer all Section 3 questions will result in rejection from consideration.

This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 333924 (Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing), meaning only small business concerns are eligible to compete. No incumbent contractor is identified in this solicitation. While a specific budget or award value is not disclosed, pricing is requested on a FOB Destination basis with the vendor's best available delivery lead time. All delivery will occur within the Continental United States to Washington, D.C. (zip code 20191), with shipments required to comply with MIL-STD-129 marking and labeling standards. Vendors must be registered to receive Purchase Orders via EDI or through the OMS Vendor Portal, and full delivery addresses will be provided on awarded Purchase Orders.