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EXPIRED Notice ID36C25626Q0834 Last UpdatedMay 26, 2026 7:30 AM

Forklift Repair Services | US. Department of Veterans Affairs | PSC J039

★ VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF 256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256) RIDGELAND, MS
Mississippi
Sources Sought
May 25, 2026
RIDGELAND, MS
Unrestricted
May 29, 2026 7:00 PM

⚠ Important Legal Notice

This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This notice is not a Request for Quote (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or any form of solicitation as defined in FAR 2.101. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government s acquisition strategy. All information contained in this Sources Sought is preliminary and subject to change. Responses are strictly voluntary; the Government will not reimburse any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice. Respondents are requested not to submit proprietary or business confidential information.

Executive Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking forklift repair services for the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. This is a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified vendors for a future procurement contract.

Key Requirements (Verbatim Excerpts)

  • CAGE Code
  • Can your company support all required equipment, tools, diagnostic instruments, and OEM-compatible components necessary to repair and test the forklift s DEUTZ TD3.6 engine and associated fuel system?
  • Provide estimated unit pricing or cost ranges for the service categories described in the Draft SOW, including inspection, parts replacement, system purging, and post-repair testing.
  • Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts

⚠ Important Notice Details

Submission Requirements:

  • Provide the following: Legal Business Name
  • Point(s) of Contact
  • Address
  • Telephone Number
  • Email Address
  • Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
  • CAGE Code
  • Indicate whether your firm qualifies as any of the following under NAICS 811111: Small Business, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), HUBZone, 8(a)
  • Does your company possess the capability to perform all required forklift repair services as outlined in the Draft Statement of Work, including replacement of the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel injectors on an AUSA C400H rough-terrain forklift?
  • Can your company support all required equipment, tools, diagnostic instruments, and OEM-compatible components necessary to repair and test the forklift s DEUTZ TD3.6 engine and associated fuel system?
  • Can your company provide technicians who are trained, certified, and experienced in performing diesel engine fuel system repairs, specifically on DEUTZ engines or comparable rough-terrain forklift systems?
  • Does your company currently provide similar forklift repair or heavy-equipment maintenance services to other VA Medical Centers, federal agencies, or commercial clients? If yes, provide contract numbers and points of contact.
  • Provide estimated unit pricing or cost ranges for the service categories described in the Draft SOW, including inspection, parts replacement, system purging, and post-repair testing.
  • Identify any national service standards applicable to forklift repair, diesel engine service, or industrial equipment maintenance, and the organizations responsible for issuing those standards.
  • Describe industry best practices relevant to forklift repair, diesel fuel system restoration, and post-maintenance operational testing.
  • Indicate whether your company holds any contract vehicles such as: Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs), SEWP, National Acquisition Center (NAC) vehicles, GSA Schedule / Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs)

Response Deadline: May 29, 2026 7:00 PM

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Scope & Requirements

The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) in Houston, Texas, has an upcoming requirement for Forklift Repair Service in accordance with the Draft Statement of Work Statement (SOW). The contractor shall provide all labor, tools, equipment, materials, and supervision required to perform the following services on the Government-owned AUSA C400H rough terrain forklift.

Compliance & Qualifications

  • Standard FAR clauses apply.

How to Prepare Your Bid

  1. Ensure your company can provide all necessary equipment and OEM-compatible components for the AUSA C400H forklift.
  2. Highlight any experience with VA Medical Centers or similar federal contracts in your capabilities statement.
  3. Prepare detailed pricing estimates for all service categories outlined in the Draft SOW.
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