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Rental of One (1) Combi-CBE 6000 Forklift
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The Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia, is seeking a vendor to lease a single Combi-CBE 6000 forklift with a minimum 6,000-pound capacity for use in nuclear refueling operations to enhance warehouse efficiency and safety in narrow shelving areas. The requirement is for a firm-fixed-price contract with a base year of one year and three optional twelve-month extension periods, totaling a potential four-year performance period. The forklift must meet precise technical specifications including a 48V/930Ah Hawker battery, Ecotec 480V AC three-phase charger, dual 48V/7HP AC traction motors, a 48V/19HP pump motor, 5-inch by 2-inch by 47-inch forks, 193-inch lift height with 52-inch free lift, 10% grade ability, multi-directional operation, and safety features such as LED work lights, a backup alarm, and an overhead guard with four-inch side shift. All equipment must be delivered in pristine, operational condition free of rust or cosmetic damage and must be certified by the vendor as fully compliant with these requirements through a signed Technical Capability Certification. Contractors are responsible for supplying all tools, labor, materials, and transportation necessary to maintain the equipment every 500 operating hours or annually, whichever comes first, and must ensure work areas are cleaned and restored after maintenance. On-site training for NNSY personnel is mandatory prior to equipment handover, and the contractor must perform all servicing within designated access hours of 0720 to 1550 unless prior government approval is obtained. Contractors must hold a valid DBIDS card for facility access and strictly adhere to federal and state OSHA regulations, NNSY occupational safety protocols, and hazardous energy control procedures including lock-out/tag-out. Portable electronic devices with cameras are permitted only in specific non-restricted zones, with all unofficial photography, audio, or video recording strictly prohibited. Offers must be submitted electronically by 2:00 p.m. EST on July 30, 2026, and must include a fully completed pricing schedule, signed technical certification, and proof of active SAM.gov registration under NAICS code 532490. Evaluation will be conducted using a two-factor process: technical acceptability as a mandatory pass/fail threshold based on certification completeness and adherence to specifications, followed by price evaluation of the total base and option year amounts
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Portsmouth, VA, 23709, USASet-Aside
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REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ)
Date: July 21, 2026
Requesting Agency: Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), Portsmouth, VA 23709
Requirement Title: Rental of One (1) Combi-CBE 6000 Forklift
NAICS Code: 532490 – All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (Size Standard: $40,000,000)
Product Service Code (PSC): W039 – Lease or Rental of Equipment—Materials Handling Equipment
Competition Type: Full and Open Competition
1. OBJECTIVE & BACKGROUND
In support of NNSY’s mission to drive acquisition excellence, the rental of One (1) Combi-CBE 6000 Forklift (6,000 lbs. minimum) is required for Code 970 to promote efficiency and safety. The forklift will be used by Nuclear Refuelers to move material between tight rows of shelving, maximizing warehouse spaces for production and staging.
Period of Performance (PoP): Base year of One (1) Year commencing from the beginning of the contract, plus Three (3) 12-Month Option Years.
2. PRICING & QUOTE SCHEDULE
Vendors are requested to provide firm-fixed pricing for the base year and all option years.
CLIN
Description of Goods or Service
Qty
Unit
Unit Price
Total Amount
0001
Base Year: One (1) Year Lease for Combi-CBE 6000 Forklift
1
YR
$________
$________
1001
Option Year 1: (12) Months Lease Extension
1
YR
$________
$________
2001
Option Year 2: (12) Months Lease Extension
1
YR
$________
$________
3001
Option Year 3: (12) Months Lease Extension
1
YR
$________
$________
TOTAL
Total Evaluated Price (Base + All Options)
$________
Payment Terms: Net 30 Days (Firm Fixed Price)
3. TECHNICAL CAPABILITY / SPECIFICATIONS
Vendor shall certify that the equipment quoted meets each capability listed below by initialing at the bottom. This must be completed and submitted with your quote.
Equipment: One (1) Combi-CBE 6000 lbs. Forklift
The vehicle shall be provided with the following capabilities, features, and specifications:
Capacity: 6,000 lbs. (minimum)
Unladen Weight: 15,450 lbs. (minimum)
Grade-ability: 10% minimum
Battery Capacity: 48V/ 930 Ah (Hawker Power line 24 – 125F P premium Battery Special Tray: (1) 14 Cell Tray or equivalent).
Charger Compatibility: Ecotec Access High Frequency Opportunity Charger 480V AC, 3 Phase Max input current at 480V
AC, 17 AMP
AC Electric Traction Motor x2: 48V/7 HP
AC Electric Pump Motor: 48V/19HP
Fork Section: 5”x2”x47” Minimum
Overhead Guard & +/4” Side Shift
Load sensing steering & 4-Way lever positioning of wheels
System Communication via CAN-BUS
Multi-directional operation & 2 Wheel Electric Drive
Standard Lift Height: 193” (Free Lift Height: 52”)
Height Mast Closed: 88” (Max Mast raised: 228”)
Flashing Beacon, 4 LED work lights (2 forward, 2 side ward), Back-up Alarm
Must be able to maneuver between tight rows where a standard forklift cannot access.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY/CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY CERTIFICATION
Vendor hereby certifies that his/her service meets or exceeds all specifications in this solicitation, in their entirety, with no exceptions.
Initials: ___________
4. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES (SCOPE OF WORK)
Maintenance: The contractor shall provide maintenance every 500 running hours, or yearly.
Site Upkeep: The contractor’s technician shall maintain cleanliness within the area of the Combilift while performing maintenance, is responsible for their own tools, and must leave the working area in good condition (or return to correct it).
Training: The contractor shall provide on-site personnel training on how to operate the machine before turning the Combilift over to NNSY.
All-Inclusive Service: The contractor shall furnish all tools, labor, supervision, materials, and transportation necessary to provide safe, operable vehicles and service.
5. GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES & SITE ACCESS
Access Hours: The government will make the area accessible for the contractor between 0720 to 1550. Work outside these hours requires government approval and will be at no cost to the government.
Maintenance: The government is responsible for costs of additional approved/requested maintenance not covered under this agreement and will prevent any other contractor from repairing the vehicle.
Security & Safety: Contractor will conduct service outside the CIA area (not in a yellow or red badge area). Contractors must follow Federal and State OSHA requirements, NNSY O0SHE program manual, and hazardous energy control (HEC/Lock-out Tag-out) procedures.
Badging: A DBIDS card is required to gain access to NNSY.
PED Policy: Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs). Personally owned camera-enabled PEDs are authorized inside the CIA and Security Islands, but unofficial photography, filming, and audio recording are strictly prohibited.
6. DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS
Location: Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, VA 23709.
Inspection: The contractor shall provide the vehicle in safe and operational condition, free of rust, cosmetic defects, or damage. Vehicles will be inspected before acceptance by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).
Documentation: Document the condition of the vehicles in writing and provide a signed copy to the government representative. Correct any discrepancies or replace with a compliant unit.
Notification: Inform the COR of the specific time and date of delivery.
7. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS (SECTION L)
7.1 Submission Requirements
To be considered for award, offerors must submit a complete quote package. The package must contain the following documents:
Price Proposal: Completed pricing schedule in Section 2, detailing the unit price and total amount for the Base Year and all three Option Years.
Technical Certification: A completed and initialed copy of the Technical Capability / Contractor Responsibility Certification (Section 3).
Representations & Certifications: A statement certifying that the offeror’s SAM.gov registration is active and the company is eligible for federal awards under NAICS Code 532490.
7.2 Communication and Questions
All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing via email to the Contract Specialist listed below no later than 2:00PM EST on July 28, 2026. No oral questions will be accepted.
Contract Specialist: Janice Trader (Email: janice.d.trader.civ@us.navy.mil)
Contracting Officer: Shakir Shinaba (Email: shakir.o.shinaba.civ@us.navy.mil)
7.3 Delivery of Quotes
Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer no later than 2:00PM EST on July 30, 2026. Late submissions will not be evaluated.
8. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD (SECTION M)
8.1 Basis for Award
The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote represents the best value to the Government.
To be considered for award, the offer must:
Be determined technically acceptable under Factor 1.
Be determined responsible by the Contracting Officer in accordance with FAR Part 9.
When all factors are the same; price shall be the last determinant under Factor 2.
8.2 Evaluation Factors
The following factors will be used to evaluate quotes:
Factor 1: Technical Acceptability
The Government will evaluate the technical acceptability of the offered forklift based on a pass/fail (acceptable/unacceptable) system:
Acceptable: The offeror has provided a completed, signed, and initialed Technical Capability Statement / Contractor Responsibility Certification certifying that the proposed Combi-CBE 6000 Forklift meets or exceeds all physical and performance specifications listed in Section 3 of this RFQ.
Unacceptable: The offeror failed to submit a completed Technical Certification, or has indicated "No" to any of the required capabilities or specifications listed in Section 3.
An "Unacceptable" rating under Factor 1 will render the entire quote ineligible for award.
Factor 2: Price
Pricing will be evaluated for completeness and reasonableness.
Total Evaluated Price: For the purposes of evaluation and award, the Government will calculate the total evaluated price by adding the total price of the Base Year (CLIN 0001) and all three Option Years (CLINs 1001, 2001, and 3001).
Evaluation of Options: In accordance with FAR 52.217-5 (Evaluation of Options), evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the options.
From all acceptable quotes, price will then be considered to determine the best value for the government.
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