The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to seek out qualified vendors who have experience manufacturing custom built forklifts. This announcement is in support of market research performed by the Army Contract Command - Rock Island to determine interest and capability to provide the supply delineated within this RFI. This RFI is for informational purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to procure any supplies, or for the Government to pay for the information received. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this RFI or any follow-up information request. Consequently, no solicitation is being issued at this time. Therefore, no award will be made as a result of providing this information. Currently, McAlester Army Ammunition Plant (MCAAP) has a requirement for custom built forklifts. Vendors interested in this proposed acquisition must meet the criteria for Federal Supply Code (FSC) Warehouse Trucks and Tractors, Self-Propelled, and North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 333924, Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing. It is anticipated that subsequent procurement will be a firm-fixed-price contract. All deliveries were be on an FOB Destination basis. This requirement is for Custom Built 8000 Pound Electric Forklifts with the following Salient Characteristics below: Custom Built 8000 lb. Electric Forklift Salient Characteristics Capacity - 8000lbs Lift Height - 159" w/77" Free Lift Height - Closed Mast = 112" Height - Raised Mast/Total Lift = 192" Useful Platform Length 41 " Rack to Rack 112 3/4 Fork to Rear Dimension - 43 - Front Face to Rear Cab - 85 1/4 Product to Lift front and back 13 - Fork Carriage Width 53 - Overall Width (Wheels In) 89 1/2" Overall Width (Wheels Turned out) - 102" Special platform length of 41 " Ground Clearance Under Mast - 18 1/2 Cab Height (W/O Working Lights) - 93 3/4 Approach Angle - 45 degrees Ramp Angle - 17 degrees Departure Angle - 45 degrees Forward Tilt - 3 degrees Backward Tilt - 5 degrees Maximum Ground Speed - 10km/h Gradibiity - 10% Battery Capacity - 80V/620Ah Fork Section - 50mm x 150mm x 1200mm 2 EA Electric AC Tractor Motors - 80V/5kw AC Electric Pump Motor - 80V/19kw Muliti Direction Operation Load Sensing Steering Curtis AC Software 4 Lever Positioning of Wheels 2 Wheel Drive Flashing Beacon 4 LED Work Lights (2 Forward, 2 Side, 2 Rear) Wide Door -Wide cabin - Rubber Mounted Windshield Wipers - Front Glass Backup Alarm Rubber Cushion Front Tires (16" x 11") Solid Pneumatic (SE) Rear Tires (27" x 10") Deep Suspension Seat 80V 620Ah Battery Compartment Hydraulic Fork Positioner (Close with 18" Maximum Open Width 52") Telescopic Forks (7" x 2" x 42") extendable to 51.5" Rubber Mats on Platform Fully Enclosed Cab w/ Heat and A/C 195" Duplex Mast with 77" Free Lift (Closed Height 112") EE Rated Warranty 1 Year, 1500 hours whichever comes first Full Parts and Labor Warranty and 2500 hours or 1 Additional Year Manual Pallet Jack for secondary battery removal Color- Hi Vis Yellow and Grey 6 D hooks to be installed Safety Eyelets - Front & Rear Platform D Hook Design - Welded Battery Jumper Custom (6) Battery: 40-El00-13 w/Watering System Custom (6) High Frequency Chargers EI3-IN-5YE Scan Tool for Diagnosis Owners, Service, Parts Manuals to include electrical schematics All of the below information must be submitted in detail with your submission under this RFI. If a solicitation is issued, it will be published electronically on the FBO website and will be the responsibility of the contractors/interested parties to check regularly. Interested sources should send required information in single Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) in email to: ATTN: CCRC-AA Nathan S. Tutor, 3055 Rodman Ave, Rock Island, IL 61299-8000, e-mail address:
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+1 (555) 000-0000 by 10 a.m., central time, 3 December 2018. 1. Statement of your firm's intention to bid and how it intends to meet the requirements stated above in the Salient Characteristics. 2. DUNS, CAGE Code, Tax ID, and Point of Contact Information 3. Number of employees (for business size verification) 4. Type of Socioeconomic Business Class (Examples: Disadvantaged, Veteran Owned, HubZone, Women Owned, 8(a), ANC, NHO, etc.) 5. Manufacturing plant name and location (for qualification country status verification) 6. What are your specific manufacturing skills that will ensure your capability to perform the requirement? 7. What is your firm's production capability and lead time for custom forklift? 8. Provide your firm's market conditions, terms and conditions, and product warranty information. 9. Has your firm produced and delivered a custom built forklift.