Requirements for the forklift are the following: It must be electric powered, it must lift weight of at least 5,000 pounds, and it must lift to a height of at least 10 feet. Reason for update: Updated... Requirements for the forklift are the following: It must be electric powered, it must lift weight of at least 5,000 pounds, and it must lift to a height of at least 10 feet. Reason for update: Updated to Total Small Business Set-Aside.