Forklift and Vertical Lift Mast 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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Distribution Oklahoma is soliciting proposals for the rental of ten (10) forklifts and ten (10) vertical lift masts for a six-month period. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 532490, Size Standard: $40.0M). The award will be a Firm Fixed-Price purchase order. Quotes are due April 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is to provide rental, delivery, maintenance, and support for ten (10) Vertical Lift Masts (similar or equal to Genie Model GR-20) and ten (10) 6k Forklifts. These materials handling equipment items are for indoor warehouse operations, including order picking, pallet movement, and general material handling, supporting an extra workforce of 250 personnel at S Coffeyville, OK.
Key performance standards include:
- Equipment availability: >= 95% uptime.
- Maintenance response: Within 24 hours for issues, 4 hours for service calls during normal working hours.
- Replacement equipment: Within 48 hours if repairs cannot be completed.
- Safety compliance: 100% with OSHA and ANSI/ITSDF standards.
Equipment must be fully functional, clean, serviceable, and free of defects upon delivery, meeting manufacturer's specifications. The contractor is responsible for preventative and corrective maintenance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing technical support.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Single Firm Fixed-Price purchase order.
- Period of Performance: Six (6) months after receipt of order.
- Delivery: Seven (7) days after receipt of order, FOB Destination, with shipping costs included in the unit price.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- Place of Performance: S Coffeyville, OK 73145.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: April 27, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
- Quotes Due: April 29, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to Thomas.semones@dla.mil. Facsimile and hard copy submissions will not be accepted.
- Quote Validity: Prices must be held firm for 60 calendar days.
- Evaluation Criteria: Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. Technical Capability and Past Performance will be evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis.
- Award Basis: To the acceptable quoter with the lowest evaluated price.
- Required: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Invoicing and payment will be via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
Attachments
Bidders must refer to:
- Attachment 2 - Specifications.xlsx: For detailed government specifications for forklifts and vertical lift masts.
- Attachment 3 - Statement of Work.docx: For comprehensive scope and requirements.
- Attachment 1 - Schedule of Supplies or Services and Prices.xlsx: To provide Firm-Fixed Unit Prices for each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN).