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How to bid on Electric Forklift Reach Trucks for the Dept of Defense (Guam)
What the Department of Defense is buying
The Department of Defense needs two electric forklift reach trucks, along with compatible batteries and a battery charging station. This equipment is for Andersen Air Force Base in Yigo, Guam.
The project also includes services to remove an existing battery charging station, install the new charging station, and perform testing and commissioning to ensure all new components work correctly. This is an opportunity for small businesses to provide essential equipment and services to a military installation.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The solicitation was published on September 08, 2026. All responses are due by September 17, 2026, at 11:00 PM ET. This is a firm deadline, and late submissions are typically not accepted.
If you have questions, submit them via email to [email protected] and [email protected] as soon as possible, but no later than September 14, 2026, at 10:00 ChST.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for businesses that supply industrial equipment, specifically electric forklift reach trucks, batteries, and charging stations. Firms with experience in equipment installation, removal, testing, and commissioning would also be well-suited.
The solicitation is open to small businesses, making it a good fit for vendors in the equipment supply and installation category.
How to respond to this solicitation
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Tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review Solicitation FA524026Q0036 and all associated attachments. Ensure your proposed equipment meets all specifications for the electric forklift reach trucks, batteries, and charging station.
Clearly detail your plan for the removal of the old charging station and the installation, testing, and commissioning of the new equipment. Highlight your experience with similar projects or with supplying equipment to government or military clients. Double-check that your submission adheres to all formatting and content requirements outlined in the solicitation before the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of the Air Force; the original posting controls.