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Update 0003 Adding updated attachments. Amendment 0002 Corrected Subject Title Description. Amendment 0001 Corrected Salient Characteristics. 35,000# Base Capacity 4-Wheel Sit-Down AC Electric Lift TruckHeavy-Capacity Battery-Electric ForkliftQuantity: 1 eachDelivery Location: McAlester Army Ammunition Plant Warehouse 8 C Tree RdMcAlester, OK 74501Required Delivery Date: Before or No Later Than September 30th, 2027.Delivery Terms: FOB Destination.1. RequirementThe Government requires the purchase and delivery of quantity 1 each, new heavy-capacity, battery-electric, counterbalanced forklift(s) for indoor industrial material-handling operations.The offered equipment shall be new, current production, and meet or exceed every minimum salient characteristic below. Used, refurbished, remanufactured, prototype, or demonstrator equipment is not acceptable.A manufacturer name, brand, or model number is not required. Offerors may propose any make or model that meets all stated requirements.2. Minimum Salient CharacteristicsNo. Characteristic Minimum Requirement2.1 Equipment type Four-wheel, sit-down, counterbalanced, battery-electric forklift suitable for heavy industrial material handling. AC Drive and Lift System.2.2 Electrical system Battery-electric propulsion and lift system. The system shall provide performance equal to or better than a 72-volt electrical system. Shall have transistor control technology.2.3 Rated capacity The forklift shall have a rated lifting capacity of not less than 28,700 pounds at a 24-inch load center and at a maximum fork height of 103.5 inches, with the furnished forks and fork-positioner attachment installed. Free Lift 0.0 inch with standard Load Backrest.2.4 Capacity data plate The delivered forklift shall have a legible manufacturer capacity/data plate identifying the rated capacity for the furnished mast, forks, and attachment configuration.2.5 Mast Two-stage mast, or functionally equivalent high visibility heavy duty mast rails configuration, capable of a maximum fork height of not less than 103.5 inches.2.6 Lowered mast height Overall lowered mast height shall not exceed 112.7 inches.2.7 Overhead guard height Overhead guard height shall not exceed 102.56 inches.2.8 Mast tilt Mast shall provide at least 6 degrees forward tilt and 7 degrees rearward tilt.2.9 Carriage Pin-type carriage, or functionally equivalent carriage, compatible with the furnished fork positioner. Nominal carriage width shall be 62 inches.2.10 Forks Furnish one pair of forks with minimum dimensions of 3.5 inches thick x 7 inches wide x 72 inches long. Forks shall be compatible with the furnished carriage and rated for the forklift/attachment configuration.2.11 Fork positioner Furnish an integral sideshifting fork positioner Pin Type (includes 4-way Valve and 3rd and 4th Function Hosing), nominal width 62 inches, capable of both sideshift and fork-positioning functions.2.12 Hydraulic functions Furnish all valves, controls, hydraulic lines, hoses, fittings, and other equipment required for complete operation of the fork-positioner and sideshift functions.2.13 Tires Cushion tires, sized and load-rated by the manufacturer for the offered forklifts rated capacity and intended indoor operating surface with front tires: 28 inches x 16 inches x 22 inches (Cushion) and rear tires: 22 inches x 10 inches x 16 inches (Cushion).2.14 Steering Full hydraulic power steering or functionally equivalent power steering with tilt steering column.2.15 Travel speed Travel speed shall be not less than 4.8 miles per hour.2.16 Lift speed Lift speed shall be not less than 32 feet per minute.2.17 Operator-presence protection Furnish an operator-presence sensing system or equivalent safety interlock that prevents unintended vehicle movement or hydraulic operation when the operator is not properly positioned.2.18 Braking Furnish a service-brake system and hand-actuated parking brake, or functionally equivalent parking-brake system.2.19 Warning devices Furnish, at a minimum: (a) audible reverse alarm; (b) amber warning beacon/strobe; and (c) rear-facing blue warning light or equivalent visibility warning device.2.20 Rear visibility Furnish rear camera system or functionally equivalent rear-visibility aid.2.21 Lighting Furnish forward work light(s) and rear combination light(s) suitable for normal indoor industrial operations.2.22 Operator display Furnish an integrated operator display that includes, at a minimum, an hour meter and system-status information.2.23 Battery compartment Forklift shall accommodate a battery compartment approximately 40 inches long x 60 inches wide, open-top configuration, or an equivalent configuration compatible with the offered forklift and required duty cycle.2.24 Battery and charger Not included.2.25 Warranty complete forklift Furnish a minimum warranty of 12 months or 2,000 operating hours, whichever occurs first, covering the complete forklift.2.26 Warranty powertrain Furnish a minimum powertrain warranty of 36 months or 6,000 operating hours, whichever occurs first.2.27 Manuals Furnish one electronic and one hard-copy operators manual, maintenance manual, parts manual, and warranty documentation for each forklift.2.28 Delivery condition Deliver forklifts fully assembled, serviced, inspected, and ready for operation.2.29 Operator orientation Provide on-site operator familiarization/orientation for Government personnel at time of delivery. Training shall address normal operation, safety features, charging requirements, daily inspection requirements, and basic preventive-maintenance actions.2.30 Compliance The offered equipment shall comply with all applicable Federal, state, and local requirements for powered industrial trucks and workplace safety.2.31 Additional Equipment Mechanical controls, Vinyl Semi-Susp. Seat, Operator Pres. Sens. Sys., Back-up Alarm, Rear Camera System Visibility Aid, Amber Strobe Light, Rear Facing Blue Light (Key Switch Activated), Gray SB350 Connector, Regenerative Braking, Full Hydraulic Power Steering, Hydraulic Multi-gauge, Operator Presence Sensing System (OPSS), Hand Actuated Disc Type Parking Brake, LED Headlight, Rear LED Combination Lights, Adjustable Vinyl Semi-Suspension Seat, Dual Operator Assist Grips, Hood Integrated Clipboard and Cup Holder, Durable Rubber Floor Mat, Heavy-Duty Planetary Drive Axle, Integrated Multi-Function Display w/Hour Meters, CAN-BUS interface.3. Offeror Submission RequirementsThe offeror shall submit the following with its quote or proposal:Manufacturer name, model number, and commercial product description.Manufacturer product literature, specification sheet, and dimensional drawing.A completed compliance matrix addressing each requirement in Section 2.Manufacturer documentation showing the forklifts rated capacity at the required:24-inch load center;103.5-inch maximum fork height; andfurnished fork and fork-positioner configuration.Description of any other accessories, if applicable.Warranty terms and authorized service-provider information.Proposed delivery schedule after receipt of order.Failure to provide sufficient documentation to establish compliance may render an offer ineligible for award.4. Inspection and AcceptanceThe Government will inspect the forklift(s) upon delivery.Acceptance is contingent upon verification that the delivered equipment:Is new and free from defects;Matches the awarded make, model, configuration, and submitted specifications;Includes all required forks, attachments, controls, safety devices, manuals, and warranty documentation;Has the required rated capacity data plate for the delivered configuration; andIs fully operational and ready for service.The Government may reject equipment that does not meet the salient characteristics or differs materially from the awarded offer.5. Delivery RequirementsDelivery Location: McAlester Army Ammunition Plant Warehouse 8 C Tree RdMcAlester, OK 74501Delivery Date: Before or No Later Than September 30th, 2027.Delivery Terms: FOB Destination.The contractor shall coordinate delivery with the Government point of contact at the earliest date possible before delivery.The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, and services necessary to unload and place the forklift at the designated receiving location, unless otherwise stated in the award.
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