: Request for Budgetary Estimate – Lease of Approximately 200 Mixed-Fleet Forklifts
ID: W519TC26Q9900Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RIROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-0000, USA

NAICS

Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392)

PSC

MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT, NONSELF-PROPELLED (3920)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/411a835e19b1466cb8508d0892ea9ebe/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking budgetary estimates for the long-term lease of approximately 200 mixed-fleet forklifts to support material handling operations at the Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center located at Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois. The procurement aims to gather information for planning and budget allocation for the upcoming fiscal year, requiring a flexible fleet that includes a full-service maintenance package covering all preventative maintenance and repairs. The lease is expected to span a 12-month term with options for up to four additional years, and interested vendors should provide detailed pricing structures, maintenance costs, and delivery timelines. For inquiries, contact John Jacobsen at JOHN.E.JACOBSEN16.CIV@ARMY.MIL.

    Point(s) of Contact
    JOHN JACOBSEN
    JOHN.E.JACOBSEN16.CIV@ARMY.MIL
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