Forklift Side-shifting Fork Positioner
ID: W15QKN-25-Q-A077Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-PICAPICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ, 07806-5000, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

MODIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT- MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT (K039)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d7125a610a274b10abbad55a60efd6fe/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army's Subsistence Supply Management Office at Fort Dix, NJ, is seeking a qualified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) to provide and install a Cascade Side Shifting Fork Positioner for three electrical forklifts. This procurement aims to enhance operational efficiency by allowing forklift operators to adjust fork positions laterally and accommodate various pallet sizes without leaving their seats. The contract is a 100% small business set-aside, with a firm-fixed-price structure and a delivery timeline of 20 days after receipt of order. Interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit proposals via email by the specified deadline, with evaluations based on the lowest total price that meets technical requirements. For further inquiries, contact James Clark at james.e.clark773.civ@army.mil or Jasmyne Peterson at Jasmyne.C.Peterson.civ@army.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    James Clark, Contract Specialist
    james.e.clark773.civ@army.mil
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    25QA077 - Sources Sought Notice instructions.docx
    The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to gather information on the availability and capability of businesses qualified to provide and install Cascade Side Shifting Fork Positioners (specifically Product# 55K-FPS-A351 or equivalent) for three 4.5K electric forklifts at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. This notice is part of market research to inform the acquisition strategy, and it does not constitute a solicitation or create any procurement obligations. Interested parties are required to submit a response via email, detailing their business information, understanding of the work outlined in the attached DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW), and confirmation of capability to complete the required tasks. Responses should be limited to two pages. The intent is to better assess potential suppliers and make informed decisions regarding future procurement without any existing solicitation documents or commitments from the government.
    Draft Statement-of-Work SOW ver1.docx
    The Subsistence Supply Management Office at LRC-Dix requires the procurement of side shifting fork positioners for three 4.5K electric forklifts to enhance operational efficiency. These attachments enable operators to adjust the forks laterally and quickly adapt to different pallet sizes without leaving their seats. The project scope includes providing and installing the side shifting attachments, with the installation scheduled one forklift at a time at the contractor's site. The contract outlines the specific features and requirements of the forklifts, such as a 4,500 lb lift capacity and various specifications for the side shifting attachments like weight, capacity, and mounting type. The installation is expected to be completed within 20 days after receipt of the order. The primary Point of Contact for queries is provided, ensuring clear communication throughout the procurement process. This document serves as a draft Statement of Work for a government Request for Proposals (RFP), aimed at enhancing equipment usability in federal operations.
    Solicitation - W15QKN25QA077 - released.pdf
    The document outlines a solicitation for a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) to provide forklift accessories, specifically the installation of a cascade side-shifting fork positioner for the Subsistence Supply Management Office at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ. The requirement is a 100% small business set-aside and the contract will be single award, firm-fixed-price, with a delivery timeline of 20 days after receipt of order. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible and have to submit their proposals via email by the specified deadline. The evaluation will be based on the lowest total price that meets technical requirements, with an emphasis on the strengthening of small business participation in federal procurement. Contractors are required to meet insurance requirements and comply with anti-terrorism awareness training. The document includes instructions for making inquiries, a detailed list of clauses, and remarks about compliance with various FAR clauses, further emphasizing the federal procurement standards.
    Statement-of-Work SOW.pdf
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