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Specialized Cargo Handling Equipment (Forklift)

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Response Deadline11/02/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity with the Department of Defense, specifically Mschq Norfolk, involves the supply and maintenance of specialized container-handling forklifts for prime contractors supporting Military Sealift Command barge operations in Japan. The contractor is responsible for delivering operational equipment onboard the barge to facilitate the positioning of containers during upload and discharge processes. To ensure safety and regulatory compliance, all provided forklifts must be equipped with fire extinguishers and backfire deflectors in accordance with DA PAM 385-64, paragraph 10-3. Interested parties should note that the response deadline for this requirement is November 2, 2026, and the work falls under NAICS code 532411.

General Info

DoD subcontract for container-handling forklift supply and maintenance for barge operations in Japan.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

NAICS

532411 - Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing

Place of Performance

VA, JPN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of N3220527R6015.

The full solicitation package (4 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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360-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER

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Timeline

PostedOct 21

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Response DeadlineNov 2

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Response Deadline

11/02/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTCin 12 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

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Supplies and maintains container-handling forklifts for prime contractors on Military Sealift Command (MSC) barge operations. Provides forklifts equipped with backfire deflectors and fire extinguishers to position containers during upload and discharge operations. Equipment must comply with DA PAM 385-64, paragraph 10-3. Delivers operational forklift onboard the barge.

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