Forklift Train-the-Trainer Program Delivery

The contract seeks a vendor to deliver a train-the-trainer program focused on forklift operations for up to four Coast Guard personnel, covering comprehensive curriculum development, hands-on instruction, and practical training exercises using government-provided forklifts. The program must equip participants with the knowledge and skills to subsequently train others within their organization, ensuring sustainable in-house competency in safe and effective forklift use. All training activities are to be conducted at the designated performance location in North Charleston, South Carolina, with the government supplying the necessary equipment. This solicitation is issued as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, designated by the NAICS code 611512 for Other Schools and Instruction, and is open exclusively to small business concerns. The opportunity was posted on May 7, 2026, with proposals due by 4:00 PM on May 22, 2026. The contracting activity falls under the Department of Homeland Security via Base Charleston, and the vendor is expected to meet all requirements associated with training delivery, safety compliance, and instruction standards without additional support from the government beyond the furnished equipment.