Forklift and Material Handling Equipment Services

The contract seeks provision of forklifts and OSHA-certified operators to support the safe and efficient loading and unloading of records and storage cabinets at federal facilities undergoing relocation. Services must be performed at locations managed by the National Archives and Records Administration through its Nara Contracting Office, ensuring compliance with federal handling standards and secure transport of sensitive materials. The vendor is expected to supply properly maintained material handling equipment and qualified personnel trained to meet OSHA safety requirements, with operations tailored to the unique constraints of federal archival environments. The solicitation was posted on July 10, 2026, with a response deadline of July 24, 2026, and is structured as a subcontract opportunity under NAICS code 532412, which classifies it within the heavy and civil engineering construction equipment rental and leasing sector. The place of performance spans multiple federal sites without specific geographic details provided, indicating that work may occur at various NARA-managed facilities nationwide. Bidders must demonstrate capability to mobilize equipment and certified operators rapidly, adhere to strict federal protocols, and maintain operational continuity during sensitive archival relocations without disruption or damage to records.