This Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Veterans Affairs was posted on June 2, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.
3930--FORKLIFT TOPEKA VA MEDICAL CENTER
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
Active Opportunities Like This One
AI Contract Overview
The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Colmery O’Neil VA Medical Center in Topeka, Kansas, is seeking to replace its existing Clark C35L forklift with a new, more industrial and durable model to enhance the effectiveness of its Grounds Department. The primary goal is to obtain a 10,000-pound capacity forklift that can handle heavy workloads more efficiently and reduce reliance on rented or leased equipment, or contracted services, which are costlier in the long term. The procurement includes not only the equipment but also incidental services such as warranties, installation, support, and necessary accessories, ensuring a comprehensive solution to meet operational demands. The requested forklift must meet specific requirements including a turbocharged diesel engine with Tier 4 emissions compliance without a diesel particulate filter or regeneration system, a maximum height of 91 inches, and a suite of safety and operational features like electronic direction control, deluxe LED lighting, and a four-function mast for versatile pallet handling. The equipment must be new, from a name brand or equivalent, and accompanied by a minimum 12-month full warranty. Additionally, the vendor must provide training at no cost for the grounds staff and ensure proximity of parts and service availability within 30 miles of the facility. Delivery and installation will occur onsite at the Topeka VA Medical Center, with consideration given to trade-in value of the existing forklift. This solicitation is a set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, emphasizing support for veteran entrepreneurs.
General Info
Agency
NAICS
Place of Performance
Topeka, KS, 66622, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
Department of Veterans Affairs
Colmery O’Neil VA Medical Center
Topeka, KS
Statement of Requirements: Replacement of Clark C35L Forklift
Background: The Topeka VA Medical Center Grounds Dept. requires a more long-term and affordable solution in performing their duties and other responsibilities concerning grounds maintenance – requiring more industrialized and heavier equipment. The purpose of this procurement is to obtain an updated 10,000 lb. capacity forklift capable of completing heavy workloads that other machinery cannot do either efficiently or possibly at all and reducing the overall strain and resources on the department staff. The purchase of an updated forklift would prevent having to rent or lease equipment or having to contract work to be done for them, making it less expensive in the long term.
**Name Brand or Equal**
Scope: This procurement is for improving the capabilities and functions of the grounds department without having to incur costs through renting or leasing equipment to perform the work or having to contract out the work. The replacement forklift will be a cost savings decision on time and finances and improve project scheduling for the Topeka VAMC. In addition to the equipment requirements, there may be included incidental services of warranties, installation, support service and equipment accessories. *****All components and services are name brand or equal *****
The Contractor shall provide all necessary onsite equipment, tools, labor and supervision required per the requirement and specifications herein.
The contractor (as the manufacturer or an authorized distributor) shall install and deliver new equipment only. No refurbished, returned or used equipment is permitted. All equipment provided must also include training at no cost for grounds department staff to service/repair/maintenance the machine.
Part A: Forklift
Part A – Forklift specifications
The Vendor shall provide a name brand or equal to forklift with the following specifications and requirements that are equal to or similar:
- Lift capacity minimum of 10,000 lbs. at 24” load center
- Turbocharged diesel engine for maximum durability
- Emissions are to be Tier 4 without the requirement of Diesel Particulate filter or ReGen
- Tilt steering
- Grab bar
- Electronic direction control
- Fully integrated gauge display/dashboard
- Diagnostic Warning
- Total height maximum of 91” or lower
- Two forward speeds
- Air filled tires
- 72” long forks
- Electronic backup alarm
- Deluxe lighting package- it needs to have the full array of front LED headlights, rear LED work lights taillights, back up lights and brake lights and a flashing LED warning light (amber).
- Strobe warning light
- Dual panoramic mirror
- Four function mast (lift/lower, tilt forward/back, shift left/right, hydraulicly powered forks to narrow/widen to accommodate multiple widths of pallet without requiring the operator to leave the seat
- Lift Height 118"/2995mm
- Maximum Lift Height - 88"(2214mm) Overall Lowered Height - 48" (1232mm) (we must be able to fit the unit inside a shipping container that we use for bagged fertilizer storage.)
- Minimum 12-month full warranty
***Consideration of the facilities current forklift for trade in value.***
Delivery: The machine will be delivered and installed at the Colmery O’Neil VAMC in Topeka, KS.
Service: Vendor must ensure that there is an available dealer of the brand of equipment within 30 miles of the campus for quick availability of parts, service and repair. Vendor must be within the VA’s current approved vendor network.