4K Electric Forklifts

SOL #: SP4510-26-Q-1017Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Logistics Agency
DLA DISPOSITION SERVICES - EBS
BATTLE CREEK, MI, 49037-3092, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Industrial Truck (333924)

PSC

Warehouse Truck And Tractors, Self Propelled (3930)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
May 6, 2026
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Last Updated
Jun 2, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Jun 5, 2026, 5:00 PM

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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Disposition Services is soliciting proposals for 4K Electric Forklifts under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This is a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for new electric forklifts to be delivered to various DLA DS sites within the Continental United States (CONUS). Quotes are due by June 5, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Standard U.S. Time.

Scope of Work

The contract requires the provision of new 4K Electric Forklifts across four Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs):

  • CLIN 0001: 4K Electric Reach Truck Forklift (4000 lb capacity, 24-inch load center, 42-inch forks, minimum 13' lift height).
  • CLIN 0002: 4K Electric Stand-Up Forklift (4000 lb capacity, 48-inch tines, minimum 13' lift height).
  • CLIN 0003: 4K Electric Sit-Down Forklift (4000 lb capacity, 36-inch tines, 3-stage high visibility mast, hydraulic fork positioner/shifter).
  • CLIN 0004: 4K Electric Sit-Down Forklift (4000 lb capacity, 42-inch tines, 3-stage high visibility mast, hydraulic fork positioner/shifter).

All forklifts must be new, electric, include necessary accessories (chargers, maintenance-free 8-hour batteries), and have DoD item unique identification (IUID). Safety features include LED strobe lights, reverse alarms, LED work lights, brake/tail lights, and fire extinguishers. Tires can be solid rubber or solid polyurethane steer tires.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: FFP, IDIQ
  • Duration: 12-month base period with four potential 12-month option periods (not to exceed five years).
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). NAICS 333924 (900 employees) with a non-manufacturer rule class waiver.
  • Delivery: 6 months from task order receipt, FOB Destination, to CONUS locations. Familiarization training and manufacturer's standard warranty are required.

Submission Requirements

Offerors must submit:

  • Attachment 3 Technical Certification Form (revised Amendment 3 version) with detailed technical specifications (manufacturer's cut sheet) for proposed equipment.
  • Clearly state the country of origin for both the forklift and its batteries.
  • Acknowledge all solicitation amendments.
  • Provide delivery lead-time.

Evaluation Factors

Award will be made on a Lowest-Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Technical acceptability will be determined by a pass/fail evaluation of submitted technical documentation against salient characteristics and solicitation requirements.

Important Notes

  • Battery Prohibitions: Equipment with batteries manufactured by firms on the 1260H list or those projected to be prohibited under the Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependance Act of 2024 (e.g., CATL, BYD) will be excluded, unless a statement demonstrates commercial availability of replacement batteries from non-prohibited firms.
  • Amendments: Offerors are advised to frequently check SAM.gov for modifications. Amendment 3 (May 26, 2026) addressed offeror questions and revised Attachments 1 and 3.

Contact Information

Primary Point of Contact: Matthew Wonch (matthew.wonch@dla.mil, 269-961-5660).

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