Four (4) 3-Ton Forklift for Maintenance Support Branch, Maintenance Division, LRC-Honshu, Japan

The U.S. Government intends to directly award a firm-fixed price contract to purchase four 3-ton forklifts for the Maintenance Division under the LRC-Honshu at Yokohama North Dock, including locations in Akizuki, Kawakami, and Hiro, Japan, without competitive solicitation under FAR 12.201-1(c)(2). The anticipated award date is around July 31, 2026, with responses due by June 6, 2026. The forklifts must be delivered directly to the specified sites in Japan, and the contractor is responsible for ensuring the equipment is fully functional through a test run and adjustment upon delivery. Basic operational training must be provided to U.S. Government Japanese employees at the time of delivery, and a one-year warranty is mandatory. Any damage incurred during transit must be repaired or replaced at no additional cost to the government. All work must be performed entirely in Japan, and the successful offeror must possess valid licenses to operate and support the equipment within the country. To ensure timely warranty service, on-site testing, and Japanese-language training, the contractor is required to have a Japanese CAGE code. The contract falls under NAICS code 333924 and is managed by the Department of Defense through the FA5209 374 Cons Pk office. Primary points of contact for inquiries are Saori Furukawa and Naomi Chiba, with all correspondence directed through the provided email addresses. The place of performance is in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, and there is no set-aside classification for this procurement.