RFI M6785426I5316 Extended Boom Forklift

The Performance Specification for the Extendable Boom Forklift (EBFL) outlines the critical performance requirements and verification procedures for a new forklift system for the United States Marine Corps. The document details specifications for fork attachments, maneuverability, physical characteristics, and transportability, including air, highway, rail, and marine transport. Key operational aspects such as operator's cab features (visibility, environmental controls, safety measures), tire specifications, paint, environmental operating conditions, electrical systems, drivetrain, and maintainability are also thoroughly defined. The EBFL must meet various military and commercial standards, with verification methods including certification, analysis, inspection, demonstration, and testing to ensure compliance.

The Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) M67854-26-I-5316 to conduct market research for potential sources to procure approximately 374 Extendable Boom Forklifts (EBFLs). The EBFL is a diesel-powered, rough-terrain tele-handling forklift capable of transporting and loading/unloading up to 11,000 lb of cargo from various Department of Defense transportation assets, including CH-53E/K aircraft and ISO containers. The RFI highlights a current deficiency with limited clearance between the existing EBFL-M and the CH-53K aircraft tail boom when loading 463L pallets. The replacement EBFL must address this issue and be capable of operating over diverse terrains for handling ammunition, cargo, and supplies. MARCORSYSCOM is requesting vendors to provide information on monthly production rates, timelines for product verification testing assets, rough order of magnitude (ROM) pricing, manufacturing capabilities, specification sheets, and small business status. Responses are due via email by April 6, 2026.