Rota Naval Base Forklift Rental

The U.S. Department of Defense, through the Office FA5575 496 Abs Pk, is conducting market research to identify capable vendors for the 12-month rental of a single rough-terrain forklift at Rota Naval Base in Spain, with a required minimum load capacity of 10,000 lbs and a lift height of 15 ft. This sources sought notice, identified by solicitation number F3NT386076AL01 and classified under NAICS code 333924, is not a solicitation or binding commitment and does not guarantee future contract award. The equipment must meet stringent environmental and operational standards, including compliance with MIL-STD-810 for shock and vibration resistance, MIL-STD-461 for electromagnetic compatibility, and be equipped with Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC), ROPS/FOPS protection, heavy-duty batteries, LED lighting, tie-down points, and emergency systems. The forklift must operate reliably in extreme temperatures ranging from -25°C to +50°C, on gradients up to 20%, and in harsh maritime conditions while being compatible with JP-8 fuel and featuring either a 12V or 24V electrical system. Responses must be submitted by 15 May 2026 at 08:00 hrs CEST directly via email to Vida Mata and Ryan Hopkin, with the exact subject line "SOURCES SOUGHT – Rota Naval Base Forklift Rental," and must include the respondent’s company name, contact information, CAGE or UEI code, and all information in English. No formal evaluation factors, award basis, contract clauses, pricing data, or special requirements are included, as this notice is solely for gathering industry capability information to inform potential future procurement actions. No set-aside for small businesses or socioeconomic categories is applicable, and no payment, invoicing, or delivery terms are defined at this stage.