Customized Forklift Tines Sources_Sought_Tines

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ONLY. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. The government requires a set of custom fabricated forklift tines that will fit onto a 2021 HOIST P650, P-Seres forklift. Current forklift information: P Series Hoist Material Handling 65,000 lbs load capacity Model: P650@48 Serial no: 31578 Below is the customized characteristics of what the Government is looking for: Forkilft Configuration Needed: The top of the fork to keep pin measurements are: 4 9?16 X 11 Pin hole has a 2 5?8 diameter, The pin runs through the top portion of the fork. Height of the fork should be 40 41 Length of each tine is 96 Each tine should measure: 4 x 11 , minimum width is 11 Tip of the tine should measure 1 3?8 The tine should start to taper at 30 to the tip See attached pictures for visual measurements and understanding of the configuration needed. The government is aware that a thinner tine will impact load capacity. Interested vendors should address the new load capacity rating for these customized forklift tines. Interested vendors should address the following: Recommend a solution that meets the customer's requirements. If you recommend a solution with differing characteristics than those specified, explain the product's features and justify how it better fulfills the customer's needs. Interested parties are invited to submit responses, including supporting documentation such as brochures, literature, and specifications, to this sources sought notice no later than 5:00 PM AKDT, July 17, 2025. All submissions must be in PDF format and emailed to alyssa.marizan@us.af.mil and hayley.prato@us.af.mil.