Lease of One EA. Hyster Z30SA Walkie Stacker
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, specifically Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice. The purpose is to identify industry capability and interest in providing a lease for one Hyster Z30SA Walkie Stacker for use in Bremerton, WA. This equipment is required to support maintenance activities at the shipyard. Responses are due by May 21, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks the lease of one Hyster Z30SA WALKIE STACKER for a total period of 6 months, from June 9, 2026, to December 8, 2026. The leased equipment will be used to access tooling during the inspection, tear-down, and reassembly of a storage rack system. The contractor will be responsible for:
- Providing the forklift and associated services.
- Transportation (delivery and pick-up) at contractor expense.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance within 8 hours of notification.
- Emergency repairs within 8 hours of notification, or providing a replacement unit within 2 business days if repairs exceed 8 hours.
- Ensuring the forklift has a new condition, maintenance-free battery.
- Performing pre-delivery and post-return inspections, and providing documentation and manufacturer's operation manuals.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Lease Duration: 6 months (June 9, 2026 - December 8, 2026)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- NAICS Code: 532490 - Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (Small Business Size Standard: $40 million)
- Response Due: May 21, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Published Date: May 18, 2026
- Place of Performance: Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility, Bremerton, WA, Building 431.
Submission Requirements
Interested companies must submit a notice of interest on company letterhead, limited to no more than 5 pages. The submission should include:
- Company name, telephone number, mailing address, and e-mail for one point of contact.
- A brief description of the company and its capabilities relevant to the notional Performance Work Statement (PWS).
- Answers to specific questions regarding:
- Business size (small or large) under NAICS 532490.
- Satisfactory performance record for similar work (examples within three years).
- Organizational, experience, accounting, operational controls, and technical skills.
- Intent to submit a quote if a solicitation is issued.
- Technical specification documentation for proposed equipment.
Submissions should be emailed to Emily Hamilton (emily.g.hamilton4.civ@us.navy.mil) and Amanpreet Johal (amanpreet.s.johal2.civ@us.navy.mil) with "N4523A26Q5720 Sources Sought Response" in the subject line.
Additional Notes
This is solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a promise to issue one. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in responding to this notice. Not responding does not preclude participation in any future RFQ. Information provided will be treated as Business Sensitive or Confidential.