QRP Forklifts
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Illinois Army National Guard’s Qualified Recycling Program (QRP) is soliciting proposals for the procurement of material handling equipment (MHE), specifically one 36,000 lb forklift, one telehandler, and two 4,000 lb electric forklifts. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by March 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the supply of:
- One (1) off-road diesel fork truck (36,000 lb capacity)
- One (1) off-road diesel telehandler
- Two (2) electric fork trucks (4,000 lb capacity)
Equipment must adhere to detailed specifications outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW), including warranty and maintenance packages. Delivery is required to Camp Lincoln, Springfield, IL, within 180 days after contract award.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract is anticipated.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 423830 (Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers) with a size standard of 500 employees.
- Place of Performance: Springfield, IL 62702, United States.
Submission & Evaluation
- RFI Response Deadline: March 15, 2026, 11:00 AM CST.
- Proposal Submission Deadline: March 23, 2026, 11:00 AM CST.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be emailed to Lawrence Romang (lawrence.j.romang.civ@army.mil) and Donald Piper (donald.g.piper6.mil@army.mil).
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Required Submissions: Technical Proposal (15-page limit) and Pricing (no page limit).
- Technical Evaluation: Will assess understanding of the SOW, meeting specifications, and delivery timelines.
- Pricing Evaluation: Will be reviewed for reasonableness and completeness after technical acceptability is confirmed.
Additional Notes
The government intends to award without discussions, though it reserves the right to hold them. Offerors are encouraged to submit their best proposal initially. The solicitation is issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) under FAR Subpart 13.5.