Light Capability Rough Terrain Forklift (LCRTF) Follow-on Contract
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 US Army Contracting Command-DTA has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation for a Light Capability Rough Terrain Forklift (LCRTF) Follow-on Contract. This is a sole source acquisition directed to J C Bamford Excavators Limited (JCB) for an estimated quantity of 164 LCRTFs. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price requirements contract with five one-year ordering periods. Responses are due June 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
The LCRTF is designed for lifting and materiel handling tasks where larger forklifts are not feasible. Key capabilities include a payload capacity of 5,000 pounds threshold (6,000 pounds objective) at a 24-inch load center, 1,765 pounds at maximum reach, C-130 air transportability, air droppable, and compatibility with ISO containers. The acquisition includes ancillary hardware and services such as Basic Issue Items (BII), Initial Service Packages (ISP), Authorized Stockage List (ASL) Packages, Special Tools Kits (STTE Kit), Low Velocity Air Drop (LVAD) Kits, and associated storage and transportation services. Various data deliverables (CDRLs) are also required, covering conference agendas, meeting minutes, safety plans, and technical documentation.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price requirements contract
- Duration: Five one-year ordering periods
- Set-Aside: Sole Source to JCB, justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.103-1(b) and 6.103-1(c)(2)(i), citing substantial duplication of cost to the Government if competed.
- Estimated Quantity: 164 LCRTFs
- FOB: Destination
- Inspection/Acceptance: At Origin
- Response Due: June 29, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published: May 28, 2026
Evaluation
As a sole source solicitation, traditional evaluation criteria are not detailed. However, offerors must complete all required fill-ins and representations, as failure to do so may result in an incomplete and ineligible offer.
Additional Notes
Routine questions should be directed to Contract Specialist Matthew Moreton at matthew.r.moreton.civ@army.mil. Offerors should carefully review all attachments and be aware that any inconsistencies between this summary and the full solicitation should be clarified with the Contract Specialist.