12.5 - 15 Ton Forklift Rental
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, specifically Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and IMF, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for the rental of one 12.5 - 18 Ton Forklift at JBPHH, HI. This effort aims to identify interested parties and resources to support the requirement. Responses are due by June 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the rental of one forklift with the following specifications:
- Lifting Capability: 12.5 tons - 18 tons (25,000 - 36,000 pounds)
- Fuel Type: Diesel or Propane
- Tire Type: Pneumatic
- Features: Manufacturer-approved lifting points to enable craning into a dry-dock
- Tines: Minimum length of 7 feet 10 inches (7'10") or longer
- Availability: Minimum from June 22, 2026, to July 10, 2026
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 532289 (Lease Or Rental Of Equipment: Materials Handling Equipment)
- Set-Aside: Not determined; may be set-aside for small businesses or full and open competition.
- Response Due: June 8, 2026, 8 A.M. Hawaii Time
- Published: June 3, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested organizations should provide:
- Organization name, address, email, website, telephone number, and size and type of ownership.
- Tailored capability statements addressing the effort, with documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability.
- Estimated shipping timeframe if the organization is located outside of Hawaii. Organizations anticipating significant subcontracting or teaming should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.
Evaluation
Responses will inform the method of procurement and help ascertain market capacity to:
- Provide services consistent in scope and scale.
- Secure and apply corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources.
- Implement a successful project management plan.
- Provide services under a performance-based service acquisition contract. This market research will determine if the requirement may be set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition.
Additional Notes
This is a sources sought synopsis for market research only and does not constitute a request for proposals. The government assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred by respondents. All responses must be emailed to luke.r.dahlquist.civ@us.navy.mil and lynn.s.imperial.civ@us.navy.mil.