The Solicitation for the Purchase of one (1) forkliftview on SAM.gov

Solicitation for Forklift Procurement The U.S. Consulate General in Cape Town intends to solicit proposals for the procurement and delivery of one (1) 2-ton forklift for official government use. Requirement: Purchase of one (1) forklift for U.S. Government use in Cape Town, South Africa 1. Equipment Type Forklift, battery operated Rated lifting capacity : 2 metric tons (2,000 kg) minimum Lift height: at least 4 .5 meters (11.5 feet) Fork length: 1.2 meters (48 inches) 2. Performance Requirements Capable of operating in outdoor environments , including uneven surfaces Turning radius suitable for warehouse and loading dock operations Equipped with hydraulic lift and tilt functions Transmission: automatic or hydrostatic preferred Standard pneumatic tires 3. Safety & Compliance Roll-over protective structure (ROPS) Overhead guard / load backrest extension Audible reverse alarm and safety lights Compliance with ISO/ANSI forklift safety standards Operator adjustable seat with safety belt 4. Accessories & Inclusions One (1) operator's manual in English Warranty: minimum 12 months or 1,000 operating hours (whichever comes first) 5. Delivery Requirements Delivery location: U.S. Consulate General Cape Town, South Africa Delivery timeframe: within 90 days after award Supplier must handle all customs clearance and import requirements in South Africa(if applicable). Contract Details. The purpose of this Request for Quote (RFQ) is to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order to the responsible offeror whose quote is determined to be technically acceptable and offers the lowest evaluated price, in accordance with FAR 15.101-2, Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Source Selection Process. The Government intends to evaluate proposals and may award without discussions based on initial offers received. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct clarifications or discussions if determined necessary and may establish a competitive range in accordance with FAR 15.306(c). All quotations shall include a complete description of the product offered, all applicable delivery costs, and the estimated delivery timeframe from date of award. Interested Vendors . All those interested should submit their quotes via email to the Procurement Staff at the U.S. Consulate General in Cape Town to capetown_quotation@state.gov . Only qualified vendors from whom we've received proposals on or before the proposal deadline will be considered. Payment terms . This procurement will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order in accordance with FAR 16.202-1, Firm-Fixed-Price Contracts. The U.S. Consulate will make no provision for fluctuations in price, labor, materials, shipping costs, or exchange rates after award. Offerors are responsible for incorporating any anticipated increases or market fluctuations into their quoted prices. Payment will be made via EFT into the contractor's designated bank account within thirty (30) days after delivery of goods/services and receipt…