One (1) 7-Ton Forklift for Maintenance Support Branch, Maintenance Division, LRC-Honshu, Japan
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 Air Force (FA5209 374 CONS PK) has issued a Presolicitation Notice indicating its intent to directly solicit for the purchase of one (1) 7-Ton Forklift for the Maintenance Division, LRC-Honshu, Sagami General Depot, Japan. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or quotations, but rather an announcement of the government's intent to award a firm-fixed price contract directly. The anticipated award date is around July 31, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for a single 7-Ton Forklift to support the Maintenance Support Branch at LRC-Honshu. The successful contractor will be responsible for:
- Delivering the forklift directly to Sagami General Depot, Japan.
- Replacing or repairing any damages incurred during delivery at no additional cost.
- Performing a test run and adjustments to ensure proper functioning.
- Providing basic operational training to U.S. Government's Japanese employees at the time of delivery.
- Providing a 1-year warranty.
Key Requirements
- The project will be performed entirely in Japan, requiring the successful offeror to possess valid licenses to operate in the country.
- To ensure timely warranty support, test runs, and on-site training in Japanese, offerors must have a Japanese CAGE code.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price (Direct Solicitation)
- Product Service Code: 3930 (Warehouse Truck And Tractors, Self Propelled)
- Place of Performance: Sagamihara, Japan
- Anticipated Award Date: July 31, 2026 (subject to change)
- Published Date: May 22, 2026
- Deadline for Expressions of Interest: June 6, 2026
Set-Aside
- None specified.
Additional Notes
This notice serves as an announcement of the government's intent to solicit directly in accordance with FAR 12.201-1(c)(2). Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirement should contact the contracting office by the specified deadline.