MSC E40XNG Shipboard Approve Forklifts Purchase
ID: N3220525R6030Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYMSCHQ NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

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Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)

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https://sam.gov/opp/ec465e7c9644421baa84edcf79cbfd0a/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command (MSC), is seeking feedback from potential suppliers for the purchase of new forklifts to support its global operations. The procurement will focus on specific forklift characteristics, including safety features and compliance standards, to ensure operational efficiency. This initiative is crucial for maintaining the MSC's logistical capabilities, and the anticipated solicitation (N3220525R6030) is expected to be issued around August 8, 2025, with contract awards projected by September 30, 2025. Interested businesses, particularly small and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned firms, are encouraged to submit a capabilities package by August 12, 2025, and should direct inquiries to Ryan Greer at ryan.e.greer.civ@us.navy.mil or Tommy Hale at tommy.a.hale.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    Sources Sought Notice.pdf
    The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is seeking feedback via a Sources Sought Notice for new forklifts to support its operations worldwide. This notice outlines a requirement for specific forklift characteristics, including safety features, operational specifications, and compliance standards. The anticipated solicitation (N3220525R6030) is expected to be issued on or around August 8, 2025, with a contract award anticipated by September 30, 2025. Responses from small businesses, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and HUBZone Certified firms, are encouraged. The government seeks to determine the availability of potential sources and may consider a set-aside acquisition depending on responses. Interested businesses are asked to submit a capabilities package, including company information and partnerships, by August 12, 2025. It is emphasized that this notice does not constitute a solicitation and that the government will not pay for any submitted information. The document serves primarily as a market research tool to identify capable suppliers before issuing an official request for proposals.
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