Forklift Inspection, Repair and Certification Testing - Guam
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 / NAVSUP Site Marianas is conducting a Sources Sought for Forklift Inspection, Repair, and Certification Testing services for the USS Miguel Keith at Naval Base Guam. This market research aims to identify qualified small businesses for a potential future solicitation. Responses are due February 18, 2026, 11:00 AM Japan Time.
Purpose & Scope
This Sources Sought is for informational and market research purposes only, not a solicitation. The government seeks to identify small business concerns capable of providing comprehensive inspection, repair, and certification testing for four Hyster forklifts aboard the USS Miguel Keith (ESB 5). The work, detailed in the Draft Performance Work Statement (Attachment 1), includes various "Standard Items" for FY-26, covering general criteria, quality management, environmental compliance, and specific repair requirements for forklift components. A critical requirement is that certification testing must be performed by a NAVSEA Certified Weight Testing Facility (Attachment 2 lists approved facilities).
Eligibility & Response Requirements
The government is specifically seeking responses from a broad range of small business categories, including:
- Small Business
- Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB), including 8(a) firms
- Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone)
- Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), including Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB)
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB)
Interested firms must submit a capabilities statement (maximum two pages) via email to Patrick Collins (Patrick.P.Collins.civ@us.navy.mil) by 11:00 AM Japan Time, February 18, 2026. The email subject line must be "Sources Sought N6264926QH011".
The capabilities statement should include:
- Company Name and CAGE Code.
- Company point of contact, phone number, and email.
- Firm's business size/socioeconomic category for NAICS 811310, as validated in SAM.
- Years of experience and a brief description of experience repairing and maintaining Hyster equipment.
- A plan to complete certification testing using a NAVSEA certified weight testing facility.
Important Notes
This is not a solicitation, and the government is not obligated to award a contract. Responses will not be paid for, nor will detailed feedback be provided. The information gathered will inform future business decisions and potential solicitations.