Sources Sought for Class-III Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Forklift
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.
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION AND SOURCES SOUGHT FOR PLANNING PURPOSES (a) The Government will not pay for the information submitted in response to this notice. (b) Although “proposal” and “offeror” are used in this Request for Information and Source Sought Notice, your response will be treated as information only. It will not be used as a proposal. (c) This notice is issued for the purpose of obtaining information to serve as market research and to find contractors capable and interested in a possible future procurement to assist in the development of a procurement strategy.
The Government seeks potential sources for the procurement of one (1) Class-III LPG Forklift. Additionally, the LPG Forklift must meet the requirement specifications stated below:
- 6,000 lbs. Capacity
- Load Capacity Certification
- Maximum Fork Height Reach must be 10 Foot or 120 Inches or greater
- Pneumatic Tires
- Headlights
- Mirrors
- Backup Alarm
- Strobe Light
- Seatbelt
- 48” Forks
- 72” Fork Extensions
- Side shiftable forks with fork positioner
- Grab Handle
- Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Tank
- Must be deliverable within 30 days
As a result of issuing this RFI and Sources Sought Notice, the Army expects to receive information from potential offerors who possess the capability to deliver this equipment to Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL.
Interested parties should submit white papers not to exceed five pages not including the title page. Do not use font smaller than 12pt font. Potential offerors’ responses to this RFI should include the following: (1) a brief description of the offeror (2) a brief description of products and specifications provided by the offeror; (3) the type(s) of service issues that can be corrected by the offeror.
For questions regarding this RFI, please contact the Government contracting POC, Jimmy W. Creech, ; jimmy.w.creech.civ@army.mil, All questions must reference RFI number W31P4Q-26-R-0017 and be submitted via email no later than 3:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on 23 Dec 2025, to the contractual point of contact, Mr. Jimmy W. Creech; jimmy.w.creech.civ@army.mil; telephone requests for addition information will not be honored. Question submittals must also include Company name, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, and appropriate point of contact information.
Please provide your response in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. In addition, include RFI number W31P4Q-26-R-0017.
The Government will acknowledge receipt only if requested with the submission. Please do not submit any classified information. All information submitted shall be adequately safeguarded from unauthorized disclosure in accordance with FAR Part 15.207. The Government may request further clarification or request presentations to enhance the Government’s understanding of the respondent's submittal. THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION OR OTHERWISE PAY FOR THE INFORMATION SOLICITED.
No award is intended as a result of the RFI. Information submitted in response to this RFI is submitted at no cost to the Government and will not be returned. In the event you have difficulty reading this RFI, please contact Mr. Jimmy W. Creech; jimmy.w.creech.civ@army.mil; for a copy of this notice.