4K Electric Walk Behind Forklift
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Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
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The Minnesota Army National Guard is soliciting two electric 4K walk-behind forklifts under solicitation number W912LM26QA016, issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation under FAR 12.202, with all responses due by 10:00 AM Central Time on July 14, 2026. The requirement specifies forklifts with a minimum 4,000-pound capacity at a 24-inch load center, a maximum fork height of 124 inches, a 24-volt electric power system with a 120-volt battery charger and regenerative plugging, and manual fork positioning with a minimum fork size of 1.5" x 4" x 42" Class II. Additional specifications include hard rubber tires suitable for indoor and outdoor use, variable speed control, a minimum loaded speed of 3 mph, a greasable steer bearing, and an amber flashing strobe light. Each unit must include the manufacturer’s standard commercial maintenance plan and warranty, covering both basic and powertrain components for 12 months or 2,000 hours, whichever comes first. Delivery is FOB Destination to Camp Ripley Training Center in Little Falls, Minnesota, with all shipments required to comply with MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130 for labeling and unique item identification, including machine-readable data elements such as enterprise identifier and serial number. Quotations must meet or exceed all Technical Specifications in the Statement of Work and include complete machine and delivery details. The procurement is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 333924, with an active Non-Manufacturer Rule waiver in effect. Offers exceeding $68,000 total price will be automatically disqualified. Evaluation is based on best value, with price evaluated for reasonableness under FAR 12.204(a), technical compliance assessed under FAR 12.203(a)(1), and past performance reviewed under FAR 12.203(a)(2), including a potential 10% price evaluation preference for HUBZone small business concerns. All submissions must be sent electronically via email to Contracting Officer Ariel Gould at ariel.d.gould.civ@army.mil by the deadline, and questions must be submitted by 4:00 PM Central Time on July 10,
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AMENDMENT 1 – This Amendment is to update the statement of work - 20260708 AMEND 1 - SOW - 4K Electric Forklifts. Changes are the fork positioning from cascading hydraulic to manual and to create a fork size minimum. Offer due date and question submission extended.
W912LM26QA016 – 4K Electric Walk Behind Forklift
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.202, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number W912LM26QA016 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
NAICS Code: 333924 – Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1,250 Employees)
Product Service Code (PSC): 3920 – Material Handling Equipment
Response Date / Closing Date: 14 July 2026 at 10:00 AM Central Time
DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: The Minnesota Army National Guard (MNARNG) has a requirement to purchase two (2) electric 4K Forklifts to include the forks, and the manufacturers standard commercial maintenance plan and warranty. Delivery is FOB Destination to Camp Ripley Training Center (CRTC) in Little Falls, MN. The Government's detailed minimum requirements are specified in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Delivery shall be FOB Destination.
SET-ASIDE INFORMATION: This acquisition is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. An active SBA Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR) Class Waiver is in effect for NAICS 333924.
AWARD SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (Short of Award): The Government anticipates awarding a contract from this solicitation; however, award is contingent upon the availability of fiscal year 2026 funds. This solicitation is being issued "short of award" as funds are not presently available but are highly anticipated September 2026. The Government is under no obligation to make an award if funds do not become available.
QUESTIONS: All questions must be submitted by 1600 on 10 July 2026.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Offerors shall submit all required documents electronically via email to the Contracting Officer, Ariel Gould, at ariel.d.gould.civ@army.mil no later than 14 July 2026 at 10:00 AM Central Time.
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Solicitation W912LM26QA016 (SF1449)
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Statement of Work: A 02 - SOW - 4K Electric Forklifts
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20260708 AMEND 1 - SOW - 4K Electric Forklifts
