Small Business Set-Aside for 2018 Hyster E55XN Electric Forklift Per Attachment

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command is procuring one reconditioned 2018 Hyster E55XN electric forklift through a Small Business Set-Aside solicitation. The forklift must meet specific operational requirements including a 5,500-pound capacity at 24-inch load center, 83-inch to 189-inch mast height, side-shifting integral attachments, and fewer than 2,000 operating hours. Vendors must submit email quotes on company letterhead to jamell.l.kilgore.civ@us.navy.mil by Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time, with the email subject line including the solicitation number and vendor name. The government will evaluate proposals on best value considering pricing, delivery, quality, and past performance using FAR Part 13 procedures and Supplier Performance Risk System metrics. Quotes must include full product specifications, CAGE code, lead time, and a separate line item for shipping if not included in the base price, with vendors required to be capable of invoicing through Wide Area Workflow.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside with no incumbent contractor identified. The government has established a maximum contract value not to exceed $350,000.00 and critical delivery requirements mandate receipt at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division in Panama City, Florida no later than March 31, 2026, with a preferred delivery timeline of 14 days or less from order placement. The equipment must undergo comprehensive reconditioning including a 200-point inspection, full preventive maintenance, new battery installation, and safety feature testing, with a minimum 30-day Hyster Silver Warranty on all components required. Contract terms are NET 30 Days, and the forklift must be maintained by certified Hyster service providers. The government will not accept late, partial, or incomplete quotes, and vendors must confirm receipt of their submission prior to the closing date to remain competitive.