The Department of the Air Force's Headquarters Air Force Sustainment Center (AFMC) at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, issued a memorandum on October 8, 2025, detailing a request for the purchase of a P25-078 Forklift. The 76th PMXG /547th squadron is seeking to utilize funds for this acquisition. The required specifications for the forklift include a Raymond 9000 series #9600-CSR30T or equivalent, with a capacity of at least 1000 lbs at 21 feet, a mast reaching 21-22 feet, and a maximum width of 54 inches. Additional requirements include 40-inch forks that can lower to not less than 3 inches from the floor, an amber strobe light, front and rear work lights, passive fall protection (e.g., guard rail/seatbelt, full enclosure), and operation, parts, and maintenance manuals. Shipping costs must be included in the quote. The point of contact for this request is Brett Stroud at (405) 736-2360 or brett.stroud.1@us.af.mil.
The document, FA813226Q0007, outlines clarification questions for a forklift procurement, likely for a federal government Request for Proposal (RFP). It details specific operational and technical requirements for a turret truck. Key information includes a maximum aisle width of 56 inches, with the same constraint for rack beam spacing, and a top shelf height of 22 feet. The facility does not use wire guidance. Electrical requirements, battery types, and charger specifications are equipment-specific. The forklift is expected to operate 2-4 hours per day for one shift. The document also confirms that the unit will not run on rail or wire guidance, focusing on precise measurements and operational conditions for the proposed equipment.
The Air Force Sustainment Center at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, has issued solicitation #FA813226Q0007 for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to procure a Raymond 9600 SA-CSR30T FORKLIFT or an equivalent. This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-aside under NAICS Code 333924. Quotes are due by December 12, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST and must remain valid for 90 days. Award will be based on technical acceptability and the lowest total evaluated price. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to quoting, with shipping designated as FOB Destination to Tinker AFB, OK. Payment terms are Net 30, with invoices submitted via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). The solicitation includes detailed instructions for offerors, evaluation criteria focusing on technical approach and price realism, and a comprehensive list of applicable FAR, DFARS, and DAFFARS clauses.