Forklift

The contract requires the procurement of a heavy-duty industrial forklift powered by a diesel engine with a lifting capacity between 5,500 and 6,000 pounds, designed to meet strict operational and safety standards. The forklift must achieve a maximum fork height of at least 144 inches while maintaining an overall lowered height of no more than 90 inches to ensure passage through standard doorways with adequate clearance. Its width must not exceed 60 inches, and it must feature an automatic transmission, side-shifting fork positioner operable from the driver’s seat, a back-up alarm, an LED strobe light, a foot-activated park brake, and a weather-protected electrical system. An active stability safety system is mandatory to prevent tipping during load handling, and electronic shift controls are required for improved operator precision and control. The vehicle must come with a minimum 12-month basic warranty and a minimum 36-month powertrain warranty, ensuring long-term reliability. Compliance with the Buy American Act is mandatory, requiring the supplier to submit the appropriate certification form. The solicitation is issued under number W911S226U3713 by the U.S. Army’s Office at Fort Drum, New York, with a total small business set-aside classification, meaning only small businesses may bid. Proposals are due by July 23, 2026, at 2:30 PM, with inquiries directed to Jacqueline Boyle. The place of performance is listed as 21702, indicating delivery to a federal facility in Maryland, and the NAICS code 333924 confirms the equipment falls under industrial machinery manufacturing.