Rental and Maintenance of 17,000-Pound Capacity Forklift

The contract requires the rental, operation, maintenance, and repair of a 17,000-pound capacity forklift at Naval Base New London for a five-week initial period, with the possibility of extension. All services must comply with OSHA, ANSI, and Naval Shipyard safety standards, along with full documentation requirements to ensure regulatory and operational compliance. The equipment must remain fully functional and serviced throughout the contract term to support mission-critical logistics at the facility. This is a total small business set-aside under the SBA program, meaning only qualified small businesses may bid, and it is classified under NAICS code 532411 for industrial machinery and equipment rental. The solicitation was posted on July 21, 2026, with a response deadline of August 3, 2026, and is managed by the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard under the Department of Defense. The place of performance is listed as 30961, corresponding to the Naval Base New London location, and the contract is structured as a subcontract under federal procurement guidelines.