Rent 60 All-terrain Forklifts

This is a Sources Sought Notice. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the 1) availability and capability of qualified sources to provide the contemplated requirement listed below. The information provided herein is for informational purposes only. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. This notice is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not itself constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government does not intend to award a contract based only on responses to this Sources Sought Notice.

Responses to the notice will not be returned. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this notice. The Government will not pay for information received in response to this notice. There is no commitment by the Government to issue an RFP, make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by industry responses to this notice. The Government does not request any proprietary information be submitted, nor shall it be liable for any consequential damages for proprietary information. Any information submitted for this notice (e.g., capability statement) is subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 USC 552 (a). All information received in response to this notice marked “Proprietary” will be protected and handled accordingly. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response.

FEMA is seeking information regarding vendors capabilities to provide 60 rental all-terrain gas-powered 2WD/4WD, 5k-10k lbs range forklifts to be utilized in the state of Lousiana for the National Guard from a vendor who can respond within 24 hours’ notice after landfall no longer than 5 days after landfall.

To better assist in the review of submittals to this RFI, respondents are encouraged to prepare a capabilities statement and respond to the above questions in a format that closely adheres to the following:

The document format shall be either Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx), or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) formats. Responses shall be prepared using 12 pt. font, 1-inch margins, and 8.5” by 11” paper.

Respondents are encouraged to complete with accuracy their submittals and address all items outlined within this notice.  Respondents may provide additional promotional literature in addition to their response providing it conforms to the response format.

FEMA will only consider submissions in response to this notice that are in the form of

Microsoft Word and/or PDF (searchable format) documents attached to emails received no later than 4 PM EST, Friday, September 1, 2023.  No phone calls will be accepted or returned.