INTRODUCTION

This sources sought synopsis is being issued as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support the Government’s requirement for quantity one (1) narrow aisle reach truck, also known as a standup forklift, capable of safely lifting, transporting, and storing palletized loads of various sizes, weights, and material composition while maneuvering in the narrow aisleways of a warehouse rack system. Delivery will be made to Tobyhanna Army Depot, Building 2, Bay 5, 11 Hap Arnold Boulevard, Tobyhanna, PA 18466.

This is an exchange with industry before receipt of proposals as defined in FAR 15.201(c)5.  This notice is solely for information and planning purposes.  It does not constitute a request for proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. 

The government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of any responses received.  An RFP is not available at this time.  Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response.  Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.  The Government will not reimburse respondents for information solicited.  The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government.  The Government reserves the right to consider acquisition strategies as deemed appropriate. 

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

The Contractor shall provide quantity one (1) electrically-powered narrow aisle reach lift truck, battery, charger, and supporting documentation. The truck shall be capable of maneuvering in zero clearance aisles with a 48-inch x 48-inch pallet load at aisle width of 116 inches. It shall have the ability of lifting loads of at least 3,500 lbs at 24 inch load center a minimum of 194 inches from the floor and shall be operated in a side stance standup configuration. The contractor will be required to deliver the equipment to the above-stated address, provide an on-site demonstration of features and functions, and include a minimum 12-month standard/36-month power train warranty for parts and labor.

ELIGIBILITY

The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 423830 with a Small Business Size Standard of 500 employees. The Product Service Code is 3930. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond; however, each respondent must clearly identify their business size in their capabilities statement.

SUBMISSION DETAILS

If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these contract services, please provide the following information: 1) Organization name, address, email address, Web site address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership for the organization; and 2) Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.

Submittal of capabilities statements (or any pre-submission questions) are requested via electronic mail to Tawana Sizemore, Contracting Officer, CCAM-CAD-B, ACC RSA, [email protected] no later than 4:30 PM CST on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.