One (1) 5-Ton Forklift for Maintenance Support Branch, Maintenance Division, LRC-Honshu, Sagami General Depot, Japan

SOL #: FA520926Q008APre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA5209 374 CONS PK
APO, AP, 96326-9053, United States

Place of Performance

Sagamihara, JP-14, Japan

NAICS

Industrial Truck (333924)

PSC

Warehouse Truck And Tractors, Self Propelled (3930)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Mar 16, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Apr 30, 2026, 4:00 AM

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 Air Force has issued a Presolicitation notice for the direct acquisition of one (1) 5-Ton Forklift for the Maintenance Support Branch, Maintenance Division, LRC-Honshu, Sagami General Depot, Japan. This is not a request for competitive proposals or quotations. The Government intends to solicit this requirement directly from suppliers under a firm-fixed price contract. The anticipated award date is around May 10, 2026.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for the purchase of a 5-Ton Forklift. The successful contractor will be responsible for:

  • Replacing or repairing any items damaged during delivery at no additional cost.
  • Performing a test run and adjustment to ensure proper functionality.
  • Providing basic operational training to U.S. Government's Japanese employees at the time of delivery.
  • Providing a 5-year warranty.
  • Delivering the forklift directly to Sagami General Depot, Japan.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Presolicitation (intent for direct, firm-fixed price contract)
  • Set-Aside: None specified
  • Product Service Code: 3930 - Warehouse Truck And Tractors, Self Propelled
  • Place of Performance: Sagami General Depot, Sagamihara, Japan
  • Inquiries Due: April 30, 2026
  • Published: March 16, 2026
  • Anticipated Award: May 10, 2026

Key Requirements

  • The project will be performed entirely in Japan; offerors must possess valid licenses to operate in Japan.
  • For timely warranty support, test run, and on-site training in Japanese, offerors must have a Japanese CAGE code.

Contact Information

People

Points of Contact

Hirotaka OhiPRIMARY
hirotaka.ohi.jp@us.af.mil
3152257171
Naomi ChibaSECONDARY
naomi.chiba.jp@us.af.mil
3152257613

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