Forklift Inspection, Preventative Maintenance and Repair Services
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, specifically the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Logistics Branch (HNCL), is soliciting quotations for Forklift Inspection, Preventative Maintenance, and Repair Services. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for non-personal services at Port San Antonio and Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Lackland, TX. This acquisition is a 100% Total Set-Aside for small business concerns. Quotes are due by April 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all management, tools, maintenance manuals, supplies, equipment, parts, and labor necessary for comprehensive forklift services. Key requirements include:
- Quarterly Preventative Maintenance (PM) inspections on forklifts, adhering to specified maintenance manuals and task lists (Appendices B, C, D, E).
- Emergency Repair Services within 48 hours of notification for inoperable or unsafe equipment.
- Parts Replacement identified during PMs and emergency repairs, to be billed against CLIN X016.
- Quarterly Inspection Reports detailing performed inspections, scheduled inspections, emergency repairs, and parts replaced.
- Work must comply with commercial and industrial standards.
- Equipment lists may be adjusted throughout the contract life.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
- Award Type: Single award to the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offeror.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance).
- Size Standard: $12.5 Million.
- Place of Performance: Port San Antonio and JBSA Lackland, TX. Work during normal duty hours (7:30 AM - 4:30 PM, M-F, excluding Federal Holidays) unless pre-approved.
- Wage Determination: Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination 2015-5253 applies, establishing minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for Texas counties.
Submission & Deadlines
- Question Submission Deadline: Wednesday, April 08, 2026, by 10:00 AM CST. Submit in writing via email to A1C Naomi Kabi.
- Quote Submission Deadline: Wednesday, April 15, 2026, by 10:00 AM CST. Submit via email to A1C Naomi Kabi (naomi.kabi.1@us.af.mil).
- Evaluation: Quotes will be evaluated based on Price Reasonableness and Technical Factor, with award to the LPTA offeror. Technical acceptability (Acceptable/Unacceptable) is required.
- Mandatory Registration: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Special Requirements
- Contractor personnel must be U.S. citizens and undergo a National Crime Information Check (NCIC).
- Contractor is responsible for furnishing all necessary materials, equipment, and services, including waste removal and disposal (hazardous waste manifests required).
- Contractor must register with the BASE HAZMAT PHARMACY before bringing chemicals onto the base.
- Access to JBSA Lackland is through the Growden Rd gate, with potential access time up to 45 minutes.
- Government does not anticipate providing Government Furnished Property (GFP).
- Failure to acknowledge amendments may result in quotes not being considered.