Sources Sought for Diesel-Powered Forklift

Sources Sought for Diesel-Powered Forklift 

This is a Sources Sought Notice. This notice neither constitutes a Request for Proposal, nor does it restrict the Government from an ultimate acquisition approach. This sources sought should not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose. Requests for solicitation will not receive a response. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any input as a result of this market survey. The U.S. Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this survey. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published. No award will be made as a result of this market survey. 

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), Manufacturing Department (Code M2) has a requirement for one (1) custom-built, industrial diesel-powered forklift with required safety modifications. This equipment will be utilized for the transportation of end items, which vary in size and weight, between different facilities across outdoor, level roadways. The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, transportation, and documentation necessary to deliver a fully operational forklift in accordance with the applicable specifications, which will be released with the final RFP.

Applicable documents will not be released at this time. If interested sources feel as though they may be capable of meeting the Government’s needs, they are encouraged to respond as outlined below. Questions and Answers will not be considered at this time. An possibility for Q&A will be provided following RFP issuance, and will be outlined in the RFP document.

All interested sources shall provide a company brochure or list of capabilities, product literature, organization name, address, a point of contact, phone number, fax number, e-mail address, business size, taxpayer identification number, UEI ID number, and CAGE Code. 

All responding sources must email their response submissions no later than 27 March 2026 to the following: 

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD)

Attn: Lisa Ludwick, lisa.m.ludwick3.civ@us.navy.mil

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