Electric Forklift
ID: 1333ND25QNB680141Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYDEPT OF COMMERCE NISTGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/81b84d6747fd4735814c1c0d2be652db/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 7, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 7, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 15, 2025, 3:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking proposals from service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses for the procurement of an electric forklift. This forklift is intended to replace an aging model at the NIST Physical Measurements Laboratory in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and is essential for the installation and removal of devices used in force calibration testing. The new equipment must meet specific technical specifications, including a minimum lift capacity of 2,500 lbs and appropriate dimensions for the lab environment, ensuring enhanced safety and efficiency in calibration services. Quotations are due by April 15, 2025, and must be submitted electronically, with further details available from primary contact Tracy Retterer at tracy.retterer@nist.gov or secondary contact Forest Crumpler at forest.crumpler@nist.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
Tracy Retterer
Tracy.retterer@nist.gov
Forest Crumpler
forest.crumpler@nist.gov
Files
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1333ND25QNB680141 RFQ.docx
Apr 7, 2025, 7:05 PM UTC
The document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of an electric forklift, identified by solicitation number 1333ND25QNB680141, aimed exclusively at service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The procurement adheres to simplified acquisition procedures under FAR part 13, with all proposals due by April 15, 2025. Offerors must submit their quotations electronically, ensuring they meet the requirements as per the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Quotations are divided into three volumes: a technical quote outlining compliance with the SOW, a price quote proposing firm-fixed pricing, and a terms and conditions volume containing necessary representations and certifications. Evaluation criteria prioritize technical capability over price, with higher confidence ratings given for meeting preferred specifications. The document includes extensive clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), emphasizing compliance with laws, certification requirements, and payment instructions. This procurement is a critical step in fulfilling federal requirements while supporting veteran-owned businesses, showcasing the government's commitment to inclusive contracting practices.
Statement of Work.docx
Apr 7, 2025, 7:05 PM UTC
The Statement of Work outlines the requirement for one electric forklift to replace an aging model at the NIST Physical Measurements Laboratory in Gaithersburg, MD. This forklift is necessary for installing and removing devices used in force calibration testing. The new electric forklift must comply with specific technical specifications, including safety features, a minimum lift capacity of 2,500 lbs, and dimensions suitable for the lab environment and freight elevator access. Delivery will be FOB Destination, with standard acceptance testing and a one-year warranty, with optional extensions available. Payment will be made upon successful inspection and acceptance. This procurement emphasizes the need for modern equipment to enhance safety and efficiency in support of ongoing calibration services.
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