Forklift and Warranty Agreement for the Albuquerque Area IHS/OEHE

The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service, under the Department of Health and Human Services, has awarded a firm-fixed-price contract to procure a single forklift for delivery to its warehouse in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with a required delivery date no later than 30 days after award. The contract, issued under solicitation number 75H70726Q00041, is set aside specifically for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) under NAICS code 333924, requiring offerors to self-certify as such and complete the IHS IEE Representation Form. The forklift must meet exact technical specifications including a 5,000 lb load capacity, LPG engine of at least 2.4L, solid cushion tires, power shift transmission, 83”/189” mast height, and 42” adjustable forks, and must comply with the Buy American Act. Alongside the unit, the contractor must provide operation and maintenance manuals in digital format, comprehensive training materials aligned with OSHA safety standards, and a warranty valid for service in Albuquerque. The contract includes a base year and up to four option years, with warranty coverage extendable annually, each option year requiring separate government approval. All items must be delivered FOB destination to 3101 Menaul Blvd NE, Suite A, Albuquerque, NM 87107, where final inspection and acceptance occur jointly by the contractor and IHS personnel using a mandated checklist. Invoices must be submitted electronically via the Department of Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, with no alternative methods permitted without written authorization. The award will follow a trade-off methodology, prioritizing technical acceptability—verified through compliance with performance, warranty, manual, and training requirements—before evaluating price and past performance. The Contracting Officer, Stephanie Begay, serves as the primary point of contact, with the Contracting Officer’s Representative to be designated upon award. The contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management and maintain active SAM registration throughout performance. No detailed pricing was provided in the solicitation, indicating that offerors must complete a fillable pricing table to propose costs for the forklift and each option-year warranty.