Statement of Work A

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

FOR

RENTAL AND MAINTENANCE OF 12,000-LB AND 6,000-LB FORKLIFTS AT

USCG TRACEN BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 BACKGROUND

The United States Coast Guard (USCG), a component of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), operates USCG Training Center (TRACEN) Birmingham-Southern located at 900 Arkadelphia Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35204. Daily logistics, warehouse management, and training support operations at USCG TRACEN Birmingham-Southern require reliable material handling equipment to transport, load, and unload pallets, training aids, and heavy supplies across paved indoor and outdoor campus areas.

1.2 SCOPE

The Contractor shall provide two propane-powered forklifts for seven months at U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Birmingham-Southern:
• One forklift with a rated lifting capacity of at least 6,000 pounds; and • One forklift with a rated lifting capacity of at least 12,000 pounds. The Contractor shall deliver the forklifts, confirm they meet the required specifications, and provide the manuals and inspection records at delivery. The Contractor shall maintain and repair both forklifts during the rental period. If a forklift cannot be repaired promptly and is not safe to use, the Contractor shall provide a replacement forklift within four business days after receiving notice from the Government. The Contractor shall provide one basic operating and safety training session shortly after delivery. The Contractor shall provide up to one additional training session during the rental period if requested by the Government.
The Contractor shall provide propane cylinder exchanges when requested by the Government. The Contractor shall complete each requested exchange within two business days. The Government will pay only for propane exchanges actually provided, up to the maximum amount stated in the contract.

1.3 OBJECTIVE

The objective of this contract is to provide the training center with two safe, reliable, and properly maintained forklifts for daily material-handling work during the seven-month rental period. The Contractor shall keep the forklifts in safe working condition through regular maintenance, repairs, training, and propane cylinder exchanges. The Contractor shall minimize downtime and provide replacement equipment when required by this SOW.

1.4 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations that pertain to the rental, operation, maintenance, and fueling of industrial forklifts and the