MHE Forklift

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding Solicitation W911SG-26-Q-A025 for MHE Forklift.

• Make/Model Preference: The government has no particular make/model or brand/manufacturer preference.

• Scope of Work: Service for forklifts is limited to repair or replacement of units that fail to operate according to specifications.

• Period of Performance: The period of performance is 104 days per piece of equipment, from 3/18/26 through 6/29/26. This has been corrected in a solicitation amendment.

• Specifications: The provided specifications are the only ones available.

• PWS Document: The "PWS MHE Contract 2026 Forklift form - Final.docx" has been re-uploaded as a PDF due to corruption issues.

• A solicitation amendment has been issued to correct the Period of Performance.

• The PWS document has been re-uploaded in a usable format.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, W911SG26QA0250001, is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for commercial items, utilizing FAR Part 13 and FAR Part 12 procedures. The government is seeking to procure forklift services.

• Four (4) 10K Rough Terrain Forklifts

• One (1) 20k forklift

• One (1) 30K forklift

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price for all items.

• Period of Performance: March 18, 2026, to June 29, 2026, for all items.

• Submission Deadline: March 09, 2026, at 12:00 PM MST.

• Submission Method: Email to tyler.d.hoyt.mil@army.mil and franklin.godinez2.civ@army.mil.

• Quote Validity: Minimum of 60 calendar days.

• Evaluation Factors:

  • Technical Ability: Offerors must demonstrate ability and understanding of the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Offers must meet minimum requirements to be considered technically acceptable.
  • Price: Lowest evaluated price among technically acceptable offers.

• Award: Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors. The Government may award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct them.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 532490 (Rental and Leasing of Construction Machinery and Equipment)

• Size Standard: $40,000,000.00

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.

• Questions must be submitted in writing via SAM.gov no later than March 04, 2026, at 02:00 PM MST. Answers will be consolidated and posted as an amendment.

• All pages of the quote should be marked "Proprietary Information" if applicable.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the solicitation W911SG26QA025, originally dated 02 MAR 2026, by changing the quantity of days for CLINs 0001, 0002, and 0003.

• CLIN 0001: The quantity of days is changed from 508 to 416, a reduction of 92 days.

• CLIN 0002: The quantity of days is changed from 127 to 104, a reduction of 23 days.

• CLIN 0003: The quantity of days is changed from 127 to 104, a reduction of 23 days.

• Section 14: Description of Amendment/Modification, specifically detailing changes to the quantity of days for CLINs 0001, 0002, and 0003.

• Continuation of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs.

This amendment does not extend the hour and date specified for receipt of offers. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this amendment. Failure to do so may result in rejection of the offer. If a bidder desires to change an offer already submitted, the change must be made by letter or electronic communication referencing the solicitation and this amendment, and received prior to the opening hour and date.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide forklift services to support various missions and taskings, including anticipated flash taskings.

• Provide a total of six (6) forklifts: four (4) 10K Rough Terrain forklifts, one (1) 20K Rough Terrain forklift, and one (1) 30K Rough Terrain forklift.

• All forklifts must be delivered with necessary original equipment parts and be fully functional per the operator's manual and this PWS.

• The Government reserves the right to vary quantities by +/- 30% and may make multiple awards.

• Equipment must be delivered to designated locations and comply with all applicable safety and environmental regulations.

• The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and non-personal services necessary for forklift operations, except for government-furnished property/services.

• Forklifts must be rated to lift specific weights (10K, 20K, 30K lbs) and have automatic transmissions.

• Forklifts must have forks capable of fitting into standard 20ft. cargo containers.

• Forklifts must be equipped with rough/rugged terrain tires and be able to operate in rough terrain.

• Contractor must provide documentation confirming weight capacity, model number, serial number, and certifications.

• Forklifts must be in safe operational condition and comply with Federal, American National, and State Safety Regulations.

• Contractor must provide each forklift's service log and calibration test.

• Replacement or repair of unsuitable equipment must be completed within 24 hours.

• Emergency repair/replacement services must be available 24-hours via phone.

• All maintenance calls must be responded to within 24 hours, with repair or replacement within 24 hours.

• Contractor must develop and implement a Quality Control Plan (QCP) within 30 days of award.

• Period of Performance: Refer to the contract schedule.

• Place of Performance: Fort Bliss, TX.

• Delivery Date: No later than 0930MST on the specified start date (18MAR2026).

• Security: Compliance with background checks, installation access procedures, and personnel security clearance requirements (including drug-free workforce and potential OCI mitigation).

• Training: Anti-Terrorism Level I, OPSEC Awareness, Information Assurance (IA)/IT Training, and TARP Training are required for contractor employees.

• Uniforms: Standard uniform required for all contractor employees.

• Quality Control: Contractor must develop and implement a QCP, including inspection programs, deficiency identification/correction, documentation, and trend analysis.

• Operations Security (OPSEC): Contractor must implement an OPSEC program.

• Recognized Holidays: Contractor is not required to perform services on specified Federal holidays.

• Hours of Operation: Business hours are 0900-1700 MST, Monday-Friday, excluding Federal holidays.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for commercial products and services, specifically for the provision of forklifts. The government is procuring four (4) 10K Rough Terrain Forklifts, one (1) 20k forklift, and one (1) 30K forklift.

• Four (4) 10K Rough Terrain Forklifts

• One (1) 20k forklift

• One (1) 30K forklift

• All forklifts will be inspected for damages upon delivery.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)

• Period of Performance: March 18, 2026, to June 29, 2026 (for all items).

• NAICS Code: 532490 (Other Equipment Rental and Leasing)

• Size Standard: USD 40,000,000.00

• Offer Due Date: March 09, 2026, at 12:00 PM MST.

• Submission Method: Email only to tyler.d.hoyt.mil@army.mil and franklin.godinez2.civ@army.mil.

• Quotations must be valid for a minimum of 60 calendar days.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Ability and Lowest Evaluated Price. Offers must be technically acceptable to be considered for further evaluation.

• Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• The solicitation includes clauses related to Small Business Set-Aside (52.219-6) and the Nonmanufacturer Rule (52.219-33).

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.

• Questions must be submitted in writing via SAM.gov no later than March 04, 2026, at 02:00 PM MST.

• Payment will be made via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).