Rental: 12K Telehandler, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery ME

Background
The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) is seeking to rent a 12K Telehandler as part of their Material Handling Equipment (MHE) requirements. This equipment is essential for the movement of equipment and materials within the shipyard, supporting their operational mission. The contract aims to ensure that PNSY has access to reliable and compliant material handling solutions for its ongoing projects.

Work Details
The contractor will provide a Telehandler with the following specifications:
- Type: Telehandler with a minimum rated capacity of 12,000 lbs.
- Minimum capacity on stabilizers/outriggers at target reach: 4,000 lbs at 35-feet elevation/25-feet horizontal reach.
- Maximum stowed length: 22 feet.
- Maximum width with stabilizers deployed: 13 feet.
- Fork specifications: Maximum width of 6 inches, maximum thickness of 2.5 inches, minimum length of 48 inches (60 inches preferred).
- Power type: Internal combustion; unit must be no older than 5 years.
- Tires: Foam filled, solid pneumatic, or equivalent that do not require air and can sustain punctures without loss of integrity.
- Cab: Enclosed with heat, air conditioning, and operator cooling fan.
- Additional features include hydraulic side-shift carriage, hydraulic fork positioners, integral lifting attachment points for crane lifting, light package with front and rear working lights, audible backup alarm, manufacturer’s capacity load chart, and operator’s manual included in the machine.

Period of Performance
Base year from December 30, 2026 to December 28, 2027; Option Period 1 from December 29, 2027 to October 10, 2028; Option Period 2 from October 11, 2028 to November 7, 2028.

Place of Performance
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery ME 03904 UNITED STATES.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must comply with the Small Business Set Aside - Total (SBA) status. They must also provide technical specifications of the unit being offered including dimensions and capacity charts. The equipment must meet all specified requirements outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW).

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior rental support at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard under contract N3904023P0106 awarded to SKO Enterprises for $113,400 (04/17/23–10/16/24). The prior award involved fork truck rental as part of the shipyard’s Material Handling Equipment needs, and the current requirement similarly calls for rental of MHE (a 12K telehandler) to support movement of equipment and materials at the same facility.