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 set aside for Total Small Businesses and seeks to support waste prevention and recycling activities. Proposals are due March 23, 2026, by 11:00 AM CST.
Scope of Work
The government requires the delivery of new equipment, including:
- One (1) new off-road diesel fork truck with a 36,000 lb capacity and a 36 or 48-inch load center.
- One (1) new off-road diesel telehandler.
- Two (2) new electric fork trucks with a 4,000 lb capacity. All equipment must meet detailed specifications outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW) and include standard warranty packages (12-month/2,000-hour full machine and 36-month/6,000-hour powertrain). Delivery is required to Camp Lincoln, Springfield, IL, within 180 days after award.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 423830 (Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers) with a 500-employee size standard.
- RFIs Due: March 15, 2026, 11:00 AM CST.
- Proposals Due: March 23, 2026, 11:00 AM CST.
- Published: March 5, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted electronically to Lawrence Romang (lawrence.j.romang.civ@army.mil) and Donald Piper (donald.g.piper6.mil@army.mil). Proposals must include a Technical Proposal (15-page limit) and Pricing (no page limit). Evaluation will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), assessing technical performance against SOW specifications and delivery timelines, followed by price reasonableness. The government anticipates awarding without discussions.
Additional Notes
Electronic documents must not be secured or locked, and the net file size of all documents should be less than 10MB. Suggested products are listed for guidance (Hyster H360XD, JLG 742, Hyster J40XN).