RFQ | PR15422415 - Hydraulic Forklift Training with Narrow Aisle Electric Forklift
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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 U.S. Embassy, Abuja (Department of State) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide Hydraulic Forklift Operator Training, including hands-on practical instruction with Narrow Aisle Electric Forklifts, for twenty-eight (28) Government personnel. The training must comply with OSHA standards (29 CFR 1910.178). This is an Unrestricted Firm-Fixed-Price opportunity. Proposals are due April 15, 2026, at 17:00 WAT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will deliver comprehensive training covering forklift principles, operations, safety, and OSHA requirements. This includes both formal (classroom) and practical (hands-on) instruction. Operator evaluation will consist of a written assessment and a practical skills test. Practical training requires the use of narrow aisle electric forklifts with a rated capacity of 3,000/4,500 lb., suitable for indoor warehouse environments. Instructors must meet OSHA qualification standards.
Deliverables
Key deliverables include OSHA-compliant operator certification cards, a training completion roster, copies of examination and evaluation results, and all necessary training materials.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Place of Performance: U.S. Embassy, Abuja, Nigeria
- Training Schedule: Minimum 8 hours per session, with two sessions required for the 28 personnel (maximum 14 per session), conducted Monday-Friday, 08:00-17:00 hours.
- Submission Deadline: April 15, 2026, 17:00 WAT
- Published Date: March 17, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted electronically to AbujaProcurement@state.gov. Required submissions include a Technical Quotation, Instructor Qualifications, Past Performance (two references), and a Price Quotation. Award will be based on a Best Value determination, considering Technical Approach (40%), Instructor Qualifications (25%), Past Performance (15%), and Price (20%). Offerors are encouraged to submit their best terms initially, as discussions may not be held.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Registration: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov with active status.
Additional Notes
- NAICS Code: 611519 — Other Technical and Trade Schools
- PSC Code: U099 — Education/Training – Other