What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking to procure an 8-ton forklift to support operations at the Ammunitions Center Europe in Miesau, Germany. This presolicitation notice is open to all vendors, with no set-aside for small businesses, and emphasizes the need for local sources. Interested parties should submit their interest via email, including specific company information, as the government will not return any submitted information. Vendors should prepare to meet the detailed technical specifications outlined in the documentation.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
Technical Specifications
Salient Characteristics
Note: The contractor may exceed the minimum requirements outlined below; however, under no circumstances may they provide less than the specified minimum.
Load-carrying capacity: 8,000 kg
Load center: 600 mm
Mast: Hight max: 3000mm
Lifting Height: min. 3,000 mm
Free Lift: 200 mm
Integrated fork positioner and sideshift
Internal dimension between the forks min. 1,750mm with fully opened fork tines
Forks: Dimensions 2,200 x 150 x 800 mm, fully tapered fork
suitable for container pockets
Engine: Diesel, with particle filter
Tires: Solid rubber tires
Cabin: Fully enclosed. Ergonomic, with heating
Adjustable seat, with seat located centrally between clear view masts
Electric system: 2 front headlights (LED), plus 4 additional roof lights
2 working lights on mast (LED), plus 2 mast lights
4 direction blinkers, brake/taillights, 2 rear lights (LED)
Accessories: Warning beacon LED
Reverse alarm (acoustic signal when reversing)
Centralized lubrication
Electronic joystick with RPM control
Hydro-pneumatic accumulator / vibration damper
Electronic weighing system
Additional information
Deliveries and maintenance shall be completed during customer hours, between the hours of 0800-1500 Central European Time (CET), Monday thru Friday except German Federal holidays, American holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.
Other requirements
Technical documentation in German and English
CE- conformity declaration
12 months warranty (2000 hours)
Packing and Transport costs included
Transport insurance included
On-site Familiarization in German Language included
Equipment ready to use
Equipment must be brand new.
Delivery Address
Ammunition Center Europe (ACE)
Bahnhofstr. 78
66892 Bruchmühlbach-Miesau
POC
Susanne Steinhoff
ACE Ammunition Center EUROPE
TSA Supply Section
COMM: 0049-611-143-547-0320
E-mail: Susanne.Steinhoff.ln@army.mil
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.