Electronic Forklift MFH
Overview
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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 government has issued a Pre-solicitation Notice for the procurement of one Electric 3-wheeler Forklift for overseas use in Vogelweh, Germany. This notice aims to gauge industry interest and identify potential sources for this requirement. No set-aside will be utilized for this procurement. Responsible sources are encouraged to submit quotations, bids, or proposals. The response date is May 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for a single electric 3-wheeler forklift with specific technical requirements:
- Lifting Capacity: 1300 - 1600 kg
- Load Center: 500 mm
- Mast Type: Triplex, with a rated lift height of minimum 4000 mm and free-lift height of minimum 1500 mm.
- Dimensions: Collapsed height maximum 2200 mm, length (with attachments) maximum 2750 mm, width maximum 1100 mm, turning radius maximum 1450 mm.
- Battery: Low Maintenance, Lead Acid 24V/36/48V, minimum 600 Ah capacity.
- Features: Hydraulic Controls (Fingertip Control Levers), integrated direction lever, high-visibility mast, curve speed control, overhead guard, super elastic tires, suspension seat with hip restraints, seat belt, adjustable armrest, 2 LED front work lights, 1 LED rear work light, amber LED strobe light, rear blue point LED, rear view panoramic mirrors.
- Attachment: Hydraulic side shift unit with integrated hydraulic fork positioner (opening range: 250-800 mm), fork size (800 x 100 x 40 mm), and a load backrest.
- Accessories: Charger included, English and German language operating instructions.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation Notice
- Set-Aside: None (due to overseas location)
- Product Service Code (PSC): 3920 (Materials Handling Equipment, Nonself Propelled)
- NAICS Code: 333924
- Response Due: May 2, 2026, 08:00 AM Z
- Published: May 1, 2026, 06:48 AM Z
Submission & Evaluation
Interested offerors should submit a quotation, bid, or proposal. Evaluation of commercial items will use the "most advantageous to the government" approach per RFO 52.212-2. Offerors are encouraged to provide a tech sheet and/or photos of the item they intend to quote.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Anthony Graffeo (anthony.graffeo.1@us.af.mil, 314-489-8080)
- Secondary Contact: Fabiana Benkel (fabiana.benkel.de@us.af.mil)