Lease of one 25-ton heavy forklift for TLSC- E/A
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 409th Contracting Support Brigade (CSB), Theater Contracting Center, is publishing a presolicitation for the lease of one 25-ton heavy forklift to support TLSC-E/A and Ammunition Center Europe (ACE) operations at Miesau Ammo Depot, Bruchmuehlbach-Miesau, Germany. This equipment is crucial for the safe handling and movement of heavy ammunition containers. Interested vendors are requested to submit their information by April 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the lease of one 25-ton heavy forklift, without an operator, to supplement ACE's fleet. Key responsibilities include:
- Leasing one 25-ton heavy forklift meeting specifications in Exhibit A.
- Providing all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair.
- Designating a Contractor Point of Contact (POC) and alternate POC, available during U.S. Government duty hours.
- Ensuring contractor personnel meet English proficiency levels (Level I, II, or III).
- Including travel costs for delivery, maintenance, repair, and training.
- Complying with all Federal, State, and Local laws, and installation access policies.
- Providing a forklift no older than 2 years with a maximum of 2000 working hours, in safe operating condition.
- Delivering technical manuals, manufacturer's certificates, and operator's manuals in English and German.
- Delivering the forklift within 10 days of contract award.
- Providing a service company within a 50 km radius of Miesau.
- Providing a replacement forklift within 24 hours if the primary unit is unavailable for 48 hours or more.
- Conducting user training for up to 10 personnel in German within 10 days of delivery.
Performance Standards
The forklift must meet specific technical requirements (e.g., load capacity, lift height, engine power) and safety regulations. Timely provision of a replacement forklift is also a critical standard.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation for Lease of Equipment (W039)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due (for interest): April 4, 2026, 08:30 AM CET
- Published: March 19, 2026
- Place of Performance: Miesau Ammo Depot, Bruchmuehlbach-Miesau, Germany
Additional Notes
This is a presolicitation for market research and planning purposes. Interested vendors should submit their company name and address, CAGE Code, business size by NAICS code, and a point of contact (name, phone, email) via email to Ms. Coralia Kelly (coralia.a.kelly.ln@army.mil) and Ms. Judy Biboum (judy.i.biboum.civ@army.mil). The subject line should be "W564KV26QA028- Lease of one 25-ton heavy forklift". All questions must be in writing.