QRP Forklifts
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 Illinois Army National Guard's Qualified Recycling Program (QRP) is soliciting proposals for the procurement of material handling equipment (MHE), specifically forklifts and a telehandler. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and seeks to acquire (1) 36k forklift, (1) telehandler, and (2) 4k electric forklifts. Proposals are due by March 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST.
Scope of Work
The government requires the supply of new material handling equipment to support the QRP's waste prevention and recycling activities. Key items include:
- 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)
All equipment must be new and meet detailed specifications outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW), including delivery, warranty, and maintenance packages. Delivery is required to Camp Lincoln, Springfield, IL, within 180 days after award. Only new forklifts will be accepted; used equipment will not be considered.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Anticipated Single Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 423830 (Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers) with a 500-employee size standard.
- Warranty: Standard 12-month/2,000-hour full machine warranty and a 36-month/6,000-hour powertrain warranty are required. No additional maintenance agreement is necessary.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission Deadline: March 23, 2026, 11:00 AM CST.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to Lawrence Romang (lawrence.j.romang.civ@army.mil) and Donald Piper (donald.g.piper6.mil@army.mil).
- Evaluation Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Required Submissions: Technical Proposal (15-page limit) and Pricing (no page limit).
- Technical Evaluation: Proposals will be assessed for understanding of the SOW, meeting specifications, and delivery timelines.
- Pricing Evaluation: Reasonableness and completeness will be evaluated after technical acceptability.
- The government intends to award without discussions, though reserves the right to hold them.
Contact Information
- Primary: Lawrence Romang (lawrence.j.romang.civ@army.mil, 217-761-3462)
- Secondary: Donald Piper (donald.g.piper6.mil@army.mil)