4K Forklift

Fort Hood is seeking to procure one diesel-powered forklift built in America, adhering to the Buy American Act requirements. The forklift must have a 47.5 horsepower diesel engine with a lifting capacity of 4,000 pounds, featuring a 130-inch two-stage mast with integral side shift carriage and 42-inch forks. Additional specifications include IHR3 with a third valve hydraulics, solid pneumatic tires, an amber strobe light, hydrostatic power steering, and a hydraulic-boosted automotive-style dual-action parking brake that is self-adjusting and self-centering with automatic return to neutral. The equipment must also have a single-speed power shift with vented clutch packs, a HELi spin-on transmission filter, tilt steering wheel with horn, a three-way hydraulic control valve, operator overhead guard, and a light package with headlights, turn signals, brake and backup lights, and a backup alarm. The forklift floor mats must be anti-slip for operator safety. Vendors responding to this solicitation must provide a photograph of the offered forklift alongside its specification sheet. The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 339999 and is issued by the Department of the Army, specifically through the W6QM Micc-FT Drum office located at Fort Drum, NY. The place of performance is Fort Hood, Texas (ZIP code 76544). Responses are due by December 17, 2025, with the solicitation posted on December 10, 2025. The primary point of contact is Rodney Allen, who can be reached via email or phone for inquiries. This procurement is intended to ensure the delivery of a high-quality, American-made diesel forklift meeting detailed operational and safety standards.