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Draft SOW and PSpec for Extendable Boom Forklift (EBFL)
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The Department of Defense is seeking industry feedback on a draft Statement of Work and Performance Specification for the procurement of 374 Extendable Boom Forklifts (EBFL) for the U.S. Marine Corps. The EBFL is defined as a diesel-powered, rough-terrain telehandler designed to transport tactical cargo up to 11,000 pounds across severe terrains such as sand, snow, and mud. Key technical requirements include a rated capacity of 11,000 pounds at a 24-inch load center, the ability to handle 463L pallets weighing up to 10,000 pounds, and compatibility with CH-53E/K aircraft. The vehicles must be commercially available items with military modifications and adhere to strict standards, including MIL-STD-130N(1) for marking and ANSI B56.6 for safety and load charts. This current phase is a non-binding request for technical clarification to refine requirements before a formal Request for Proposals is issued. Industry partners must submit questions and feedback using the provided Q&A Matrix Template to Stefanie Conway by September 3, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT. Upon eventual contract award, the successful contractor will be required to produce a minimum of three EBFLs per month following successful verification testing. Deliveries will be made FOB to various CONUS and OCONUS locations, including bases in California, Minnesota, Oregon, Missouri, Japan, and Hawaii, with additional requirements for the delivery of spare parts and preventive maintenance kits to designated Supply Management Units.
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64475, VA, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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Amendment 01: The purpose of this amendment is to update the deadline for submitting industry questions and feedback regarding the Draft Statement of Work (SOW) and Performance Specification (PSpec) for the Extendable Boom Forklift (EBFL).
The deadline for submitting the Q&A Matrix Template has been changed to September 03, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT.
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This posting announces the release of Draft Statement of Work (SOW) and Performance Specification (PSpec) for the Extendable Boom Forklift (EBFL), see attached. The primary objective of this notice is to provide industry partners with a comprehensive understanding of the mission requirements and submit technical clarification questions before the Government finalizes its formal Request for Proposals (RFP).
It is important to clarify that the government is not currently soliciting or negotiating formal proposals through this draft. The focus of this phase is strictly on refining the acquisition's technical and administrative requirements to ensure clarity and feasibility. This draft SOW and PSpec remains non-binding, and all infoDraftrmation contained within is subject to further modification based on continued evaluation and industry input.
The EBFL is a diesel-powered, rough-terrain telehandler engineered to transport, load, and unload tactical cargo weighing up to 11,000 pounds. A primary focus of this draft is the forklift's ability to operate reliably over uneven and severe terrain, including sand, snow, and mud, while handling sensitive payloads such as ammunition, general cargo, and expeditionary supplies.
The draft specifications outline strict lifting and dimensional thresholds that the replacement vehicle must achieve. The system must support a rated capacity of 11,000 pounds at a 24-inch load center, or 7,000 pounds at a 48-inch load center, utilizing two separate quick-attach, detachable carriages capable of adjusting fork tine widths from 0 to 76 inches. Additionally, the draft mandates the capability to handle fully loaded 463L pallets (88x108 inches) weighing up to 10,000 pounds at a 54-inch load center. For standard logistics, the forklift must be capable of loading and unloading a 4,000-pound standard military pallet (40x48 inches) into an 8x8x20-foot ISO container elevated on a Marine Corps tactical vehicle or trailer, while maintaining physical compatibility with transport assets like CH-53E/K aircraft.
All industry questions and feedback regarding these draft documents must be submitted utilizing the attached Q&A Matrix Templated (Attachment 1). Incomplete rows will not receive a Government response. Email Subject Line: EBFL Draft SOW/PSpec Questions -[Contractor Name]. All emails must adhere to the above format.
Responses must be emailed to Stefanie Conway at stefanie.conway@usmc.mil no later than 03 Sept 2026@ 12pm EDT.
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