Lease of one 25-ton heavy forklift for TLSC- E/A
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Army, specifically the 409th CSB, Theater Contracting Center, has published a Presolicitation for the lease of one 25-ton heavy forklift. This equipment is required to support Theater Logistics Support Center – Europe/Africa (TLSC-E/A) and Ammunition Center Europe (ACE) operations at Miesau Ammo Depot, Bruchmühlbach-Miesau, Germany. The forklift will be used for the safe handling, movement, and staging of heavy ammunition containers and related materials. Responses are due by April 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirement for the lease of one 25-ton heavy forklift, without an operator, meeting specific technical requirements detailed in Exhibit A. Key responsibilities for the contractor include:
- Providing all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair services for the leased equipment.
- Ensuring the forklift is no older than 2 years and has a maximum of 2000 working hours, is in safe operating condition, and complies with all applicable safety regulations.
- Delivering the forklift within 10 days of contract award in operational condition.
- Providing technical manuals, manufacturer's certificates, lubrication requirements, and operator's manuals in both English and German.
- Establishing a Contractor Point of Contact (POC) and alternate POC within 15 days of award, available during U.S. Government duty hours.
- Ensuring contractor personnel meet stipulated English proficiency levels (Level I, II, or III).
- Including all travel costs for delivery, return, maintenance, repair, training, and roadside assistance in the overall price.
- Providing a service company within a 50 km radius of Miesau.
- Providing a replacement forklift within 24 hours if the leased forklift is unavailable for 48 hours or more.
- Conducting user training for up to 10 personnel on proper operation and maintenance within 10 days of delivery, with training to be conducted in German.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Product Service Code: W039 (Lease Or Rental Of Equipment: Materials Handling Equipment)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 4, 2026, 08:30 AM CEST
- Published: March 31, 2026
Place of Performance
- Miesau Ammo Depot, Bahnhofstr. 78, 66892 Bruchmühlbach-Miesau, Germany.
Action Items
Interested vendors should submit their interest via email to Ms. Coralia Kelly (coralia.a.kelly.ln@army.mil) and Ms. Judy Biboum (judy.i.biboum.civ@army.mil). The email subject line must include "W564KV26QA028- Lease of one 25-ton heavy forklift" and the body must contain:
- Company name and address
- CAGE Code
- Company business size by NAICS code
- Point of contact for questions/clarifications (Name, Telephone number, email address)
All questions must be submitted in writing.