Lease or rental of 10-ton forklift IAW PWS
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 the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF), is soliciting proposals for the lease or rental of one (1) 10-ton forklift to support its operations in JBPHH, Hawaii. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The contract will cover a base year and one six-month option period. Proposals are due by May 8, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. HST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide a fully operational 10-ton capacity forklift, delivered to PHNSY & IMF. The forklift must be diesel-fueled with pneumatic tires and a minimum 20,000 lb capacity. The contractor is responsible for all labor, equipment, tools, materials, and comprehensive maintenance, repairs, and support to ensure continuous safe operation and a 95% monthly availability rate. A replacement unit must be provided within 24 hours of notification for equipment failures. The forklift will be operated by Government-licensed personnel.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- NAICS Code: 532490 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing), Size Standard: $40,000,000.00
- Product Service Code: W039 (Lease or Rental of Equipment: Materials Handling Equipment)
- Period of Performance (Tentative):
- Base Period: May 18, 2026, to May 17, 2027
- Option Period: May 18, 2027, to November 18, 2027
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Questions Due: May 4, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. HST (deadline has passed)
- Proposal Due: May 8, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. HST
- Published Date: May 4, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made to the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offeror with an acceptable past performance rating. Evaluation will prioritize technical capability, then past performance, and finally price.
Submission Requirements
- SF 1449: Completed with blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, 30c, and CLIN information 0001 and 1001.
- Technical Capability Statement (max 5 pages): Must demonstrate thorough knowledge and approach to the PWS, include forklift specifications/brochure, a subcontracting statement (if applicable), and certification of delivery by the POP start date.
- Past Performance (max 3 pages): List 2-3 recent (within 2 years) similar contracts.
- CMMC Level 1 (Self-Assessment) Certification: Required at the time of offer submission and for the contract duration. Offerors failing this requirement will be ineligible.
- Submission Method: Email only to both primary and secondary points of contact. Email size limit is 35 MB per email.
Additional Notes
- All firms must be registered in SAM.gov by the award date.
- The solicitation has been amended to include FAR 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors.
- Contractors must adhere to stringent environmental, safety, and security protocols, including restrictions on foreign nationals, strict access control, and prohibitions on unauthorized photography/videography within the shipyard. An OPSEC plan is not required, but information security is critical.