# SAM #36C25927Q0031 VA Market Research for a Crown FC5715-40 or Equal Warehouse Forklift **Buyer:** VHA Network Contracting Office 19 **Posted:** October 26, 2026 **Respond By:** November 06, 2026 **Identifier:** 36C25927Q0031 **NAICS:** 333924 The Department of Veterans Affairs is researching a high-lift warehouse forklift for its Oklahoma City VA Health Care System warehouse. - **Government buyer:** Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 19 (NCO 19); contact: Peyton Wilkerson. - **OEM named:** **Crown**. The VA is seeking a Crown FC5715-40 or an equivalent product. - **Requested product:** One combined warehouse forklift, part number FC5715-40, with a 4,000-lb capacity and minimum 26-ft (312-in) lift height. - 36V sit-down rider truck with a 36V, 990Ah V-Force lead-acid battery compatible with the existing Crown V-Force V-HMF3 charging station. - Adjustable outriggers, dual AC drives, side shift, forward and back tilt, and 36-in forks. - Brake and backup lights, plus a front-mounted work light. - **Notable requirement:** The forklift must be compatible with the VA’s existing Crown V-Force V-HMF3 charging station. - **Opportunity status:** Sources Sought market research; vendor responses are requested to describe capabilities, proposed products, manufacturer, estimated delivery time, and applicable contract information. It is not a solicitation. ### Description Sources Sought Notice Brand Name or Equal - Crown Forklift DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with RFO 15.101(c), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. Response Instructions: Do not provide more than 8 pages, including cover letter page. Submit your response via email to peyton.wilkerson1@va.gov Submit your response NLT 15:00 (MST) on Monday, November 9th, 2026; Mark your response as Proprietary Information if the information is considered business sensitive. VA has identified the appropriate North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code as 333924 Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, Stacker Machinery Manufacturing with a Small Business size of 900 Employees. Please identify and explain any NAICS codes your company believes would better represent the predominated work included in the attached Statement of Work draft / Salient Characteristics List; Information Requested from Industry: In response to the Sources Sought, interested Contractors shall submit the following information and any Capabilities/Qualifications Statement to include but not limited to an overview of proposed solution(s) and a description of the product your company possesses in accordance with the Statement of Work draft / Salient Characteristics List. Vendor Name: SAM UEI #: Name of Manufacturer: Manufacturer Address: Estimated Delivery Time: SAC FSS contract number Vendor Point of Contract (POC) Name POC Phone Number: STATEMENT OF WORK Brand Name or Equal Crown Forklift SCOPE OF WORK AND GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR LOGISTICS 26 FORKLIFT CROWN (OR EQUAL TO) FC5715-40 4,000 LB. CAPACITY, 36 VOLT, SIT-DOWN RIDER LIFT TRUCK AND BATTERY - V-FORCE LEAD ACID - 36V 990AH BACKGROUND: This is for the new warehouse that will have higher racks than what we are currently using. Getting this new forklift will help us to store items higher than we currently have the capability to do. Project Scope: The Oklahoma City VAHCS Warehouse needs to purchase a new forklift that will reach a lift height of 26 to accommodate the higher racks that will be installed in our new warehouse. We need a forklift that will be compatible with our current charging station Salient Characteristics for New Combined Warehouse Forklift Must Have the Following: Vforce VTA battery to be compatible with Crown Charging Station Vforce V-HMF3 Series Minimum Lift Height of 26 feet or 312 inches Minimum Load Capacity of 4000lbs Adjustable outriggers Dual AC drives Both side shift and forward back tilt Fork length of 3 feet or 36 inches Brake and backup light Front mounted work light Delivery Location: Oklahoma City VA Warehouse 50 NE 42nd Oklahoma City, Ok 73105 [View original listing](https://sam.gov/opp/02be39cca713469c88f0cb07de8d0d9b/view)