Freight and Delivery Services for 17K# Forklift

The contract requires full freight and delivery services for a 17,000-pound forklift to be transported to Groton, CT, with strict adherence to military base protocols for unloading and delivery. The service must include secure transport, proper lifting and rigging procedures, and compliance with all safety and logistical standards required by the facility. The work is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, ensuring eligibility is limited to small businesses as defined by the SBA. The NAICS code 484220 identifies this as a specialized freight transport service, emphasizing the need for expertise in handling heavy industrial equipment. The solicitation was posted on July 21, 2026, with a response deadline of August 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The performing entity is Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Gf under the Department of Defense, and the delivery destination is specified with a unique address identifier of 30961, indicating a secure military location requiring precise coordination. No point of contact is listed, and the place of performance lacks detailed address information, suggesting that further directions will be provided upon award. All bidders must be prepared to operate within the unique constraints of a naval facility, including security clearances, scheduling windows, and equipment handling restrictions.