Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Rental

PresolicitationNo Set AsideActive

Key Takeaways

  • Set-aside for No Set Aside businesses
  • Work to be performed in APO, AE
  • Industry: Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
  • Advance notice of upcoming solicitation

Contract Details

Notice ID
PAN414-26-P-0000025752
Opportunity Type
Presolicitation
Sub-Agency
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Office
0414 AQ HQ CONTRACT AUG
Posted Date
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Response Deadline
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
PSC Code
W039
Set-Aside
No Set Aside
Place of Performance
APO, AE, 09630
Status
Active

Description

The Regional Contracting Office Vicenza (RCO-V) Italy, Suboffice Livorno, intends to issue a commercial Request for Quotes (RFQ) for a Firm-Fixed-Price contract for the lease/rental of five (5) units of electric-powered Material Handling Equipment (MHE) without operators. The requirement includes: Two (2) Units of 4,000 lbs. capacity Electric Forklifts. Two (2) Units of 4,000 lbs. capacity Electric Forklifts with specialized Container-Compatible Low-Profile Masts. One (1) Unit of Electric Vertical/Scissor Lift (maximum 800 mm chassis width). The contract will cover a 12-month base period starting 19 September 2026, with four (4) subsequent 12-month option periods. The acquisition will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12 and Part 13 (Streamlined Commercial Procedures) utilizing Lowe

Why This Opportunity Matters

The Department of DEFENSE is actively seeking qualified contractors for other commercial and industrial machinery and equipment rental and leasing with a set-aside for No Set Aside businesses in APO, AE. This set-aside designation means eligible businesses face reduced competition from larger firms.