Sources Sought for Diesel-Powered Forklift
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N00174-26-RFPREQ-M2-0023
- Agency
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Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Forecast
- ECMP0805 Forklift Procurement Federal forecast
- NAICS code
- 333924 Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Indian Head, Maryland 20640, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Sea Systems Command, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), is seeking sources for one custom-built, industrial diesel-powered forklift with specialized safety modifications. This pre-solicitation notice is designed to conduct market research and does not constitute a formal solicitation or commitment to award a contract. The forklift must meet stringent technical specifications including a minimum 20,000-pound lifting capacity, 130-inch maximum lift height with a 2-stage mast, and compliance with critical safety standards including NAVSEA OP-5, OSHA 29 CFR 1910, NFPA 505, and EPA Diesel Emissions Guidance. The equipment must incorporate specialized modifications such as spark-arresting mufflers, exhaust gas coolers, sealed electrical components, and protected fuel lines suitable for explosive environments. Interested sources must submit a company brochure, product literature, organizational details, and points of contact by March 27, 2026; formal questions and answers will not be considered until after the final RFP is issued at a later date.
No set-aside designation has been applied to this procurement, and no incumbent contractor information is provided. The contract will involve one unit of equipment to be fully assembled and delivered with all labor, materials, transportation, and documentation included by the contractor. The design submittal is due within 30 days of contract award, with a final delivery deadline of 180 days following government acceptance. The forklift must undergo 150 percent load testing and include a minimum one-year warranty on all parts and on-site labor. While no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, the procurement is categorized under NAICS 333924 (Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing).
Notice text
Sources Sought for Diesel-Powered Forklift
This is a Sources Sought Notice. This notice neither constitutes a Request for Proposal, nor does it restrict the Government from an ultimate acquisition approach. This sources sought should not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose. Requests for solicitation will not receive a response. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any input as a result of this market survey. The U.S. Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this survey. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published. No award will be made as a result of this market survey.
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), Manufacturing Department (Code M2) has a requirement for one (1) custom-built, industrial diesel-powered forklift with required safety modifications. This equipment will be utilized for the transportation of end items, which vary in size and weight, between different facilities across outdoor, level roadways. The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, transportation, and documentation necessary to deliver a fully operational forklift in accordance with the applicable specifications, which will be released with the final RFP.
Applicable documents will not be released at this time. If interested sources feel as though they may be capable of meeting the Government’s needs, they are encouraged to respond as outlined below. Questions and Answers will not be considered at this time. An possibility for Q&A will be provided following RFP issuance, and will be outlined in the RFP document.
All interested sources shall provide a company brochure or list of capabilities, product literature, organization name, address, a point of contact, phone number, fax number, e-mail address, business size, taxpayer identification number, UEI ID number, and CAGE Code.
All responding sources must email their response submissions no later than 27 March 2026 to the following:
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD)
Attn: Lisa Ludwick, lisa.m.ludwick3.civ@us.navy.mil
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Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Scope of Work Diesel Forklift.docx | DOCX document |
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