12,000lb Telescopic Handler

The contract involves the procurement of a new 12,000-pound capacity telescopic handler, with the model year set for 2025 or 2026. The equipment features a maximum height of 108 inches, a width of up to 102 inches, and a length to the front of the carriage of approximately 22 feet. Powered by a Tier 4 compliant diesel engine with at least 74 horsepower and equipped with a block heater, the machine offers a transmission with four forward and four reverse gears, a minimum travel speed of 15 mph, and permanent four-wheel drive axles. It includes advanced steering options such as hydrostatic power steering with front, all-wheel, and crab steer modes. The fully enclosed glass cab is climate-controlled with air conditioning, heat, an adjustable suspension seat, and various safety features including LED work lights, headlights, turn signals, a reverse alarm, and a safety strobe. The telescopic boom is a four-section design capable of reaching at least 55 feet in height, with a lift capacity of 5,000 pounds at full height and 3,500 pounds at full reach, supporting a total lift capacity of 12,000 pounds and including a sky hook. Hydraulic systems feature a variable displacement pump with auxiliary hydraulic service, and the machine is fitted with 48-inch foam-filled tires. Controls are managed via a single joystick for lifting, extending, and tilting functions, complemented by mechanical levers for sway and auxiliary operations, and an adjustable steering column. The package includes side-mounted forks, comprehensive operator and maintenance manuals, and a quote that covers 2 to 4 hours of onsite training for up to 16 personnel. The contract is set under a Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), with responses due by July 25, 2025, and is managed by the Department of the Army at Fort Drum, New York.