How to bid on Hyster Perkins H280HD Transmission Replacement for the DEPT of the Navy

What the agency is buying

The Department of the Navy needs a contractor to replace the transmission in a Hyster Perkins H280HD forklift. This is a firm fixed price commercial contract.

The work involves picking up the inoperable forklift from Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia, transporting it to your facility for the transmission replacement, installing a remanufactured Hyster Perkins transmission (Model H280HD, Serial G007E01975B), testing it to OEM specifications, and delivering the fully operational forklift to Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic (FRCMA) Voyage Repair Team in Norfolk, Virginia.

Key dates and deadlines

This solicitation was published on July 16, 2026. All questions regarding this procurement must be submitted via email by July 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time. The government aims to answer all questions promptly, and both questions and answers will be posted publicly.

Quotations must be received no later than August 06, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time. Submissions received after this date and time will not be considered.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for businesses specializing in commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair and maintenance, specifically those with expertise in vehicular power transmission components. The NAICS code is 811310 and the PSC code is 2520.

The Department of the Navy is looking for a responsible offeror who can provide a complete quote package and comply with all terms and conditions of the RFQ.

How to respond

To access the solicitation, click “View original source” on the portal. If you land on the homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents, though this is not always required.

Your quotation must be submitted via email to [email protected] and [email protected]. The email subject line must be "RFQ N6852026Q1036 – [INSERT OFFEROR NAME]". Failure to use the specified subject line may result in your email being filtered out.

The entire quotation, including all attachments, must be contained in a single email and not exceed 5 megabytes. Only .pdf, .docx, or .xlsx file types are allowed as attachments; .zip or .exe files are not permitted and may be deleted. Your submission must include a Technical Proposal (Volume I) and a Price Proposal (Volume II), which includes a completed Standard Form 1449 for N6852026Q1036 and a completed Section K for Representations, Certification, & Other Statements. Ensure all representations, certifications, and fill-in provisions and clauses within the RFQ are completed and included.

Practical tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review all instructions in FAR Part 52.212-1 and 52.212-2, including the Addendum to 52.212-1. Ensure your proposal directly addresses all requirements outlined in the solicitation.

Pay close attention to the email submission requirements, including the subject line, file size limit, and acceptable attachment types. Technical issues with submission can lead to disqualification.

Ensure your company is actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at sam.gov, as this is a mandatory requirement for all prospective awardees. Maintain active registration throughout the contract's duration.

The government reserves the right to award without discussions, so submit your best and final offer upfront. Ensure your proposed prices are fair and reasonable and that your quotation fully conforms to the attached RFQ.