This sources sought RFI is intended to identify contractors with the ability to provide a quote that meets or exceeds the salient characteristics (specifications) of the electric forklift described below. The Government is not accepting offers at this time. A RFQ will be published shortly after the sources sought RFI closes.
Rated Load Capacitary: Between 1,900 and 2,500 lbs.
Service Weight (to include battery) shall not exceed 5,500 lbs.
Shall be able to operate at a grade no less than 15 degrees
Operator to be seated:
- Seat compartment is to have a full suspension seat.
- Seat compartment will include a strong overhead guard exceeding ISO6055 and ANSI regulations.
Dimensions:
- Overall Length between 60 and 102 inches
- Overall Width between 33 and 42 inches
- Ground Clearance no less than 3.2 inches
- Overall Height between 76 and 80 inches
Electric:
- Battery included
- Top Battery Removal (side removal if it doesn’t add to the cost)
- Shall be able to recharge battery without battery being removed
Mast:
- Maximum Lift Height between 118 and 224 inches
- Lowered Mast Height between 77 and 80 inches
- Extended Mast Height up to 160 inches
- Mast able to tilt forks not less than 5 degrees
Forks:
- Minimum dimension 31.5x3.1x1.4 inch forks
- Shall be able to slide back and forth to increase/ decrease width from 0 to 38 inches
- Shall not be variable reach
Tire:
- Between 12 and 20 inch super elastic tires
- Non-marking
Safety:
- OPSS (Operator Presence Sensing System)
- Double-action parking brake
- Asbestos-free wet disk brakes
- Electric horn
- Manual return to neutral
- Halogen or LED front headlights and rear lights
- Amber LED strobe light
- Back up alarm
- Fire extinguisher (including bracket)
- Rearview mirrors
- Brake Oi Reservoir with level sensor
Digital multifunction display:
- Multifunction hour meter
- Parking brake indicator
- Battery Indicator
Charging Station capable of charging battery while still mounted on the forklift included
- Shall be capable of recharging battery within 8 hours
Operator Manuals shall be included
Item Unique Identification (IUID) label is required per DFARS Clause 252.211-7003