Sources Sought for Electric Forklift

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), under the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command, is seeking sources for the procurement of one new industrial battery-powered electric forklift with an EX rating and required safety modifications. The forklift will be utilized for transporting items of varying sizes and weights between facilities across outdoor, level roadways at the Manufacturing Department (Code M2). Key requirements include a minimum lifting capacity of 20,000 pounds, a 45-inch load center, a 2-stage mast with 130-inch maximum lift height, pneumatic tires, electric power source, and a maximum overall height of 12 feet. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, materials, transportation, and documentation necessary to deliver a fully operational unit that meets the applicable specifications to be released with the final RFP. The Sources Sought Notice due date is March 27, 2026, and interested sources should submit a company brochure or list of capabilities, product literature, organization name, address, point of contact, phone number, fax number, and email address. This is a market survey notice that neither constitutes a formal Request for Proposal nor restricts the Government from alternative acquisition approaches, with final specifications and evaluation criteria to be outlined in the subsequent RFP issuance.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and no incumbent contractor has been identified in the available documentation. The opportunity does not disclose an estimated award value or budget range at this pre-solicitation phase. The requirement is limited to the procurement of a single electric forklift unit, with the contractor expected to deliver a fully operational piece of equipment meeting specifications such as a 19 feet 5 inches turn radius, minimum speed of 10 miles per hour under full load, and maximum overall length of 26 feet. Additional requirements including documentation standards, schedule and period of performance, deliverables, inspection and acceptance criteria, warranty terms, quality assurance, and delivery conditions are to be determined prior to RFP issuance. Interested parties should note that this Sources Sought Notice does not obligate the Government to issue a formal solicitation, make an award, or notify respondents of survey results, and all information submitted must be provided at no cost or obligation to the U.S. Government.