Forklift

Summary (Newest Update)

Background This solicitation is issued by the U.S. Army as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, aimed at acquiring commercial products, specifically electric forklifts. The goal is to procure new equipment that meets specific safety and performance standards to support the agency's operational needs. Work Details The contract involves the procurement of 3 units of a 4k Electric Forklift, specifically the Toyota model with part number 8FBCU20. The salient characteristics required include: - 48 Volt Electric Forklift, sit down type - Equipped with 4 cushion tires - System of Active Stability for Safety - Mounted fire extinguisher - Backup alarm - Front and Rear LED work lights - Left and right rear view mirrors - Lifting capacity of at least 4,000 lbs to a height of at least 120 inches - Hydraulic fork positioner with sideshift forks that are 48 inches long - Overall width not exceeding 3.5 feet - Includes a 48 volt battery and battery charger. Offers must be F.O.B. destination; offers submitted on a basis other than F.O.B. destination will be rejected as nonresponsive. New equipment only; no used or remanufactured products will be accepted. Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the product will be delivered to or performed at. Bidder Requirements Bidders must qualify as small businesses under SBA guidelines due to the Total Small Business Set Aside status. Additionally, bidders must provide documentation proving they are authorized distributors or manufacturers of the specified brand (Toyota) or equivalent products that meet all salient characteristics outlined in the solicitation. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) The prior award W911S225PA591 was awarded to Atlas Toyota Material Handling for $42,548 (08/05/25–06/30/26) and appears to be a continuation of the Army’s electric forklift procurement, with the earlier related contract S2P2: ELECTRIC FORKLIFT (W911S225U0901) indicating the same general equipment requirement. Given that both awards are for electric forklifts under similar Army procurement vehicles, the prior work likely aligns closely with supplying Toyota electric forklift units meeting comparable specifications and delivery requirements.