Detachable Wheel Unit - ZackLift Z453
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 US SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM), specifically the NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE COMMAND, is soliciting quotes for a ZackLift Z453-FIFTHWHEELER Detachable unit. This is a firm-fixed-price purchase conducted under simplified procedures and is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The requirement is brand-name only to maintain standardization within the vehicle inventory. Quotes are due by May 29, 2026, at 10 AM EDT.
Scope of Work
The primary requirement is for one (1) 2026 ZackLift Z453-FIFTHWHEELER Detachable unit. Key specifications include:
- Super Heavy Duty Towing capacity: 45,000lb retracted, 20,000lb extended lift, 100,000lb tow capacity.
- Extended reach of 132in (144in with 12" extension).
- Underlift tilt: 25 degrees above ground, 5 degrees below ground.
- Unit weight: 5,805 lbs.
- Min. 25’ corded remote control – Fork Rack.
- 36” LED lightbar and universal fork bracket.
- Additional items: Aerodyne Tall Tool Boxes (pair), Heavy duty wheel lift (15” to 24.5”), 25,000lb Stiff Legs (5”x5”), 18,000lb rating trailer hitch/5th wheel hitch/pintle & 2 5/16th ball, Scoop n Go Fork pair, Steertek Fork pair, and Chain attachment block.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation).
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 333924 (Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing) with a 900-employee size standard.
- Response Date: May 29, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT.
- Published Date: May 26, 2026.
- Delivery: FOB Destination to 1122 Amphibious Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23459. Offerors shall propose their best delivery schedule; the Government desires delivery within 30 days.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer, Jeffrey Morris, at jeffrey.s.morris.civ@socom.mil.
- Required Documents: Quotes must include a completed Attachment 1 – Price Worksheet.
- Quote Validity: Quotes must remain valid for 30 days.
- Evaluation: Award will be based on the lowest price among responsive and responsible offerors.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4 by reference, as detailed in the attached SF 1449. Payment requests and receiving reports are to be submitted via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).