Attachment 0001 - ATPD 2286C - M915A5 Tractor Truck Line Haul 66000 lbs G rrwatermark.pdf

Comments, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addressed to U.S. Army Tank -

Automotive and Armaments Command, 6501 E. 11 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48397-5000, ATTN: RDTA-

EN/STND/TRANS or emailed to dami_standardization@conus.army.mil.

AMSC N/A FSC 2320

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A- Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

INCH-POUND

ATPD 2286C

1 July 2010

SUPERSEDING

ATPD 2286B

25 June 2009

Purchase Description

M915A5 – Tractor Truck, Line Haul, 66,000 LBS GVWR, 6X4

This purchase description is approved for use by U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command is available for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense.

1. SCOPE.

This purchase description establishes the performance, configuration and system requirements for the line haul truck tractor, M915A5.

1.1 Summary. The M915A5 truck tractor will be used to transport semitrailers under worldwide climatic conditions in a military environment. The line haul trucks shall be furnished with an armor A-cab fully capable of safely accommodating an armor B-kit, be rust proofed and be CARC painted and shall satisfy standards for year 1998, and SAE, DOT, FMVSS and FMCSR requirements applicable to vehicles in their weight classes at the time of manufacture. The vehicle shall satisfy engine emission, EPA, SAE, DOT, FMVSS and FMCSR requirements applicable to vehicles in their weight classes at the time of manufacture. The vehicle shall be transportable by highway, rail, marine and air modes worldwide.

1.1.1 M915A5 Truck Tractor. The M915A5 will be used primarily to transport the M127 semitrailer, stake, 12 ton; M871 semitrailer, flatbed, 22 1/2 ton; M872 semitrailer, flatbed, 34 ton; M967 and M969 series semitrailers, 5,000 gallon; M1062 semitrailer, 7,500 gallon tank; M1062A1 semitrailer, 9,200 gallon tank and MIL VAN chassis on primary and secondary roads in the Communications Zone

(COMMZ) and Corps areas of operation. The tractor semitrailer systems will transport bulk cargo, containers and fuel and have a maximum GCVW of 120,000 lbs. when towing the M872 semitrailer in B-kit armored configuration.

ATPD FOR REFERENCE ONLY. DOES NOT IMPLY CTT REQUIREMENTS.

mailto:dami_standardization@conus.army.mil

ATPD 2286C

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS.

The following documents of the issue in effect on date of invitation for bids or request for proposal form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein.

2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3 and 4 of this specification. This section does not include documents in other sections of this specification or recommended for additional information or as examples. While every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must meet all specified requirement documents cited in sections 3 and 4 of this specification, whether or not they are listed.

SPECIFICATIONS

AUTOMOTIVE TANK PURCHASE DESCRIPTION (ATPD)

ATPD 2206 - Batteries, Storage: Lead-Acid, “Maintenance-Free”

COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION

A-A-50271 - Plate Identification

A-A-52513 - Bracket Assembly, Liquid Container, Five Gallon

A-A-52557 - Fuel Oil, Diesel

MILITARY

MIL-PRF-2104 - Lubricating Oil, Internal Combustion Engine (Heavy Duty)

MIL-PRF-10924 - Grease, Automotive and Artillery

MIL-PRF-46167 - Lubricating Oils, Internal Combustion Engine

MIL-DTL-53039 - Coating Aliphatic Polyurethane, Single Component, Chemical Agent Resistant

MIL-DTL-53072 - Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC) System application Procedures and

Quality Control Inspection

MIL-PRF-62048 -Air Cleaners, Automotive: Heavy Duty, Dry-Type (For Internal Combustion

Engines) (Metric)

MIL-DTL-64159 -Coating, Water Dispersible Alphatic Polyurethane, Chemical Agent Resistant

STANDARDS

FEDERAL

FED-STD-595/33446 - Tan 686

MILITARY

MIL-STD-209 -Lifting and Tiedown Provisions

MIL-STD-461 - Requirements for the Control of Electromagnetic Interference Characteristics of

Subsystems and Equipment

MIL-STD-642 - Identification Marking of Combat and Tactical Transport Vehicles

MIL-STD-1366 - Transportability Criteria

HANDBOOK

MIL-HDBK-1791 - Designing for Internal Aerial Delivery in Fixed Wing Aircraft

(Unless otherwise indicated, copies of the above specifications and standards are available from the Standardization Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA 19111-

5094, or at http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/).

NATO

STANAG 1135 - Turbine Fuel, Aviation, Kerosene Type, Grade JP-8

STANAG 4007 - Electrical Connectors Between Prime Movers, Trailers and Towed

Artillery

STANAG 4015 - Starter Battery Spaces For Tactical Land Vehicles

STANAG 4019 - Emergency Towing Facilities

STANAG 4074 - Auxiliary Power Unit Connections For Starting Tactical Land Vehicles

(Copies of the above STANAGs are available from web site: www.ihsengineering.com)

2.2 Other Government Documents, Drawings, Specifications.

The following other Government documents, drawings and publications form a part of this

Specification to the extent specified herein.

DOCUMENTS

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS (FMVSS) – PART 571

108 - Lamps Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment

111 - Rear View Mirrors-Passenger Cars and Multiple Purpose Passenger Vehicles

121 - Air Brake System

125 - Warning Devices

208 - Occupant Crash Protection

209 - Seat Belt Assembly

210 - Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages

FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS (FMCSR) – PART 393

40 - Required Brake System

41 - Parking Brake System

42 - Brakes Required on all Wheels

43 - Breakaway and Emergency Braking

45 - Brakes to be Operative

52 - Brake Performance

93 - Fire Extinguisher

(Copies of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) are available from the Superintendent of

Documents, U.S. Government Print Office, Washington, DC 20402. Copies of DOT documents are also available from the Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Washington, DC

20591 or at www.dot.gov)

ATPD FOR REFERENCE ONLY. DOES NOT IMPLY CTT REQUIREMENTS.

http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/ http://www.ihsengineering.com/ http://www.dot.gov/

DRAWING NOMENCLATURE

0614-2550 - Vehicle Mount Assembly

10939520 - Catch Assy, Rifle

11630581 - Bracket, Mounting, Rifle

11630594 - Support, Rifle

11677011 - First Aid Kit

A3013367 - Mounting Base, Elec Equip, MT-6352/VRC

A3050655-1 - Antenna Mounting Bracket AS-3900A

A3014042-1 - Cable Assembly, Power Elec CX 13305/VRC

A3014031-4 - Antenna Cable CG-3855

A3014038-3 - Speaker Cable

A3014550-1 - Speaker Bracket

A3014065-1 - Loudspeaker, LS-671/VRC

E5-51-527 - M13 Decontamination Kit

6-1-2248 - Sign Kit, Vehicle Class Assembly and Detail

(Copies of the above drawings are available from the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and

Armaments Command, ATTN: RDTA-EN/STND/TRANS, Warren, MI 48397-5000, or emailed to dami_standardization@conus.army.mil).

TECHNICAL MANUAL (TM)

TM 3-6665-321-12&P

(TM is available from web site: https://www.logsa.army.mil/)

-Access must be requested from website

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)

Control of Air Pollution from New Motor Vehicles & New Motor Vehicle Engines. Compliance with

Interstate Motor Carrier Noise Emission Standards.

(Application for copies should reference "Code of Federal Regulations 40 CFR and the Federal

Register, and should be addressed to the Superintendent of Documents, US Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, or at www.epa.gov).

AMERICAN CONFERENCE OF GOVERNMENTAL INDUSTRIAL HYGIENISTS, INC. (ACGIH)

(Application for copies should be addressed to ACGIH, 1330 Kemper Meadow Dr., Suite 600, Cincinnati, OH 45240, or at www.acgih.org).

2.3 Other Publications.

ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS (AAR)

(Application for copies should be addressed to AAR, 50 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001-

1564, or at www.aar.org) mailto:dami_standardization@conus.army.mil https://www.logsa.army.mil/ http://www.epa.gov/ http://www.acgih.org/ http://www.aar.org/

SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS, INC. (SAE)

SAE J198 - Windshield Wiper Systems-Trucks, Buses and Multipurpose Vehicles

SAE J318 - Air Brake Gladhands Service (Control) and Emergency (Supply) Connector for

Truck, Truck-Tractor, and Trailers.

SAE J336 - Sound Level for Truck Cab Interior

SAE J382 - Windshield Defrosting Systems Performance Requirements, Trucks, Buses and

Multi-Purpose Vehicles

SAE J534 - Lubrication Fittings

SAE J560 - Seven Conductor Electrical Connector for Truck-Trailer Jumper Cable

SAE J563 - Six and Twelve-Volt Cigar Lighter

SAE J593 - Backup Lamp (Reversing Lamps)

SAE J598 - Sealed Lighting Units for Construction and Industrial Machinery

SAE J682 - Rear Wheel Splash and Stone Throw Protection

SAE J688 - Truck Ability Prediction Procedure

SAE J695 - Turning Ability and Off Tracking

SAE J700 - Fifth Wheel Kingpin-Commercial Trailers and Semitrailers

SAE J701 - Truck Tractor Semitrailer Interchange Coupling Dimensions

SAE J753 - Maintenance Interval Chart

SAE J849 - Connection and Accessory Locations for Towing Multiple Trailers

SAE J942 - Passenger Car Windshield Washer Systems

SAE J1318 - Gaseous Discharge Warning Lamp For Authorized Emergency, Maintenance, and Service Vehicles

SAE J1436 - Requirements for Engine Cooling System Filling, Deaeration and Drawdown

Test

SAE AS1708 - Fitting End, Internal Flare, Design Standard

SAE J1850 - Class B Data Communications Network Interface

SAE J1939 - Data Link Layer

SAE J1995 - Engine Power Test Code – Spark Ignition and Compression Ignition – Gross

Power Rating, Standard

SAE J2360 - Lubricating Oil, Gear Multipurpose (Metric) Military Use

(Application for copies should be addressed to Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc., 400

Commonwealth Drive, Warren, PA 15096, or at www.sae.org).

Tire & Rim Association, Inc.

Year Book

(Application for copies should be addressed to the Tire and Rim Association, Inc., 3200 W.

Market Street, Akron, OH 44313, or at www.us-tra.org/).

AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY (AWS)

AWS D1.1 - Structural Welding Code Steel

AWS D1.2 - Structural Welding Code Aluminum

(Application for copies should be addressed to the American Welding Society, Inc., 550 N.W.

LeJeune Road, P.O. Box 351040, Miami, FL 33135, or at www.aws.org).

http://www.sae.org/ http://www.us-tra.org/ http://www.aws.org/

3. REQUIREMENTS.

3.1 First Article Test. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the truck tractor complete with its components and accessories shall be evaluated by the Government during

Production Verification Testing. Vehicles selected for Production Verification Evaluation shall be made with production hard tooling and processes and be fully representative of the vehicles proposed to be furnished under this contract. These vehicles shall be submitted for inspection to determine conformance to this specification.

3.2 System Mission Reliability and Maintainability.

3.2.1 Mission Reliability. The vehicle shall demonstrate a mean time between hardware mission failure of 8,200 miles, when operated in accordance with the mission profile (3.6.1) and Operational

Mode Summary/Mission Profile see Appendix A.

3.2.2 Maintainability. The required total manpower for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance actions, excluding daily checks and services on the vehicle, shall not exceed 0.0052 Maintenance

Man-hours per Operating Mile (MMH/MI) at the Unit level, 0.0016 MMH/MI at the Intermediate Direct

Support (IDS) level, and 0.0012 MMH/MI at the Intermediate General Support (IGS) level.

3.3 Standard Vehicle and/or Components, Parts and Accessories. The commercial truck tractors and their components, parts, and accessories shall be the standard or optional commercial types. All components of the M915A5 shall be common with similar existing systems the same to the maximum extent possible. The vehicle shall be complete in all respects as normally delivered to users of heavy truck tractors.

3.3.1 Ratings. Vehicle components and performance ratings shall meet or exceed component manufacturer's current published ratings for on and off road operating conditions. Components and vehicular ratings shall not be raised to meet the requirements of the specification.

3.4 Special Requirements.

3.4.1 Painting. The vehicle shall be finished or painted to provide a low reflectance surface. All hardware not normally painted shall be treated to provide low reflectivity. The vehicle shall be cleaned, treated, primed and top coated IAW MIL-DTL-53072. The primers shall be compatible with their applied surfaces and the specified topcoat. The paint shall be applied in two coats between 1.8 mils - 3.2 mils total thickness and conform to MIL-DTL-64159 or MIL-DTL-53039. The vehicle shall be CARC painted with a three color camouflage pattern conforming to the Government furnished drawing or CARC paint

Tan 686, color chip 33446 of FED-STD-595 including undercarriage assemblies such as the axles and suspension depending on the specifications in the contract or purchase order. The threaded portion of the wheel studs shall not be painted.

3.4.2 Corrosion Protection. The vehicle shall be capable of operation for a total service life of twenty years, which can include varying or extended periods in a corrosion hazard military environment involving high humidity, salt spray, road de-icing chemicals and atmospheric contamination. During the initial ten year there shall be no perforation or other damage caused by corrosion requiring repair or replacement of parts. Such capability shall be achieved by a combination of production techniques, materials selection and design features. Joints shall be designed to prevent the penetration and entrapment of corrosion-causing moisture. All aluminum and steel parts shall be pretreated and primed.

Steel and aluminum parts mated together shall have an added galvanic coating applied between the mating services to prevent galvanic reaction.

3.4.3 Markings. Vehicle markings shall be IAW MIL-STD-642. Markings shall be letters or numerals one inch in height. Painted markings, letters and numerals shall be lusterless paint conforming to MIL–DTL-64159 or MIL-DTL-53039. Black, Chip No. 37030 of FED-STD-595, shall be used on green or brown background. Green 383, Chip No. 34094 of FED-STD-595, shall be used over a black background.

3.4.4 Instruction, Caution, Identification, Lubricating, Operating and Data Plates. Instruction, caution, identification, operating and data plates shall be provided IAW A-A-50271 and installed in a readily visible location. The vehicle shall be equipped with instructions, plates or diagrams, including cautions and warnings describing any special or important procedures to be followed in assembling, operation or servicing. Instruction plate(s) shall completely describe and depict operating tasks. An identification (name) plate shall be provided. The plate shall contain the model number M915A5, description, national stock number, USA registration number, date of manufacture, contractor's name, and contact number. Installed adjacent to the identification (name) plate shall be a lubricant plate IAW SAE

J753 except that it shall reference military lubricants. The GFE kit shall be installed in a location behind the front bumper and shall not interfere with other vehicle functions.

3.4.5 Transportability. The vehicle shall be transportable without special permits worldwide by highway, rail, marine and fixed-wing air (C-5 & C-17 aircraft) modes. Preparation, by two crewmembers, for transport by any mode shall not exceed 30 minutes using BII. All parts required to be removed must have a place for storage.

3.4.5.1 Highway. The vehicle shall meet the requirements for unrestricted CONUS highway transport and general unrestricted transport in most North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries as defined in MIL-STD-1366.

3.4.5.1.1 Overall Clearances. The angle of approach shall be no less than 15 degrees and the angle of departure shall be no less than 15 degrees. The minimum ground clearance shall not be less than

9.5 inches under the lowest point of the axles.

3.4.5.1.2 Roll-On/Roll-Off (RORO). To maintain safe operations and prevent interference problems the truck and truck-trailer combination shall have adequate clearance underneath them to prevent contact at the ramp crest/toe for a 15 degree ramp and enough clearance above them to prevent projection interference problems. Angles shall be defined in accordance with SAE J1100. The vehicle shall be capable of negotiating the worst case ramp angle of 15 deg by the roll-on/roll-off method, without ramp approach shoring and without any portion, except the tires, of the vehicle contacting the surface of the ground, ramp, or aircraft cargo compartment floor. A minimum 1-in clearance between all components of the vehicle (excluding the tires) and the ramp floor shall be maintained.

3.4.5.2 Rail Transport. The vehicle at reduced width and height and loaded on a 50-inch high railcar, shall meet the dimensional requirements of the Association of American Railroads (AAR) Outline

Diagram for Single Loads, Without End Overhang, on Open-Top Cars which applies to standard-gauge rail lines in the Continental United States (CONUS). The vehicle shall withstand the rail impact test specified in 3.4.5.2.1 without degradation or damage.

3.4.5.2.1 Rail Impact. Rail impact testing shall be conducted IAW Appendix B with the vehicle in combination with a semi-trailer that provides the maximum rated fifth wheel load. The vehicle and the semitrailer will each be secured as if each was loaded separately except the vehicle will take the place of kingpin blocking or the stanchion for the semitrailer.

3.4.5.3 Water. The vehicle shall be transportable on the LARC-LX, LCM-8, LCU-1646, LCU-

2000, and larger vessels to include roll-on/roll-off vessels and meet the criteria published in the MIL-

STD-1366.

3.4.5.4 Fixed-Wing Aircraft. The vehicle, at gross combination weight shall be roll-on/roll-off transportable in an operational configuration by C-17 and C-5 aircraft. Criteria for transport in U.S. Air

Force cargo aircraft are defined in MIL-HDBK-1791.

3.4.5.5 Lifting and Tiedown Provisions. The lifting and tiedown provisions on the vehicle, at gross vehicle weight rating (to include installed armor B-kit) minus the fifth wheel load, shall meet the criteria of MIL-STD-209. With B-kit installed on the vehicle, the lifting and tiedown provisions, including all connecting structural members shall meet the criteria of MIL-STD-209. The contractor shall certify that the lifting and tiedown provisions, including related structural components, meet this military standard and provide calculations to prove the design strengths. The locations of the equipment tiedowns shall permit the vehicle to be secured to the transport medium in such a manner to prevent vehicle shifting and movement in any direction. Lifting and Tiedown provisions shall not serve as towing eyes.

3.4.5.6 Towing Eyes. The vehicle shall be equipped with towing eyes IAW STANAG 4019.

Towing eyes shall not serve as lifting and tiedown provisions. Towing eyes shall be provided on both the front and rear of the vehicle. The towing eyes shall be of such size that the vehicle can be towed by a similar vehicle using medium duty Towbar, MS500048. Tow shackles shall not be provided with the towing eyes.

3.4.6 Kits. The vehicle shall operate IAW the specification requirements and the manufacturer's technical data after installation of and use of the kits specified herein. The application and use of these kits shall in no way affect the life expectancy of the vehicle or its components. The vehicle shall be furnished with the interface requirements for the kits, such as predrilled holes, electrical hook-up, hole accesses, coolant ports for heater and etc. The vehicle shall have space and power allocation to accept installation of all or any combination of the kits described herein. When specified in the contract or purchase order, the manufacturer shall furnish the kits described herein.

3.4.6.1 Mounting Kit, M13 Decontamination Apparatus. This kit will provide the necessary hardware for mounting one decontamination apparatus (E5-51-527) on the exterior of the vehicle (away from heat sources) and in an accessible location. The decontamination apparatus shall be mounted its upright position using bracket assembly A-A-52513. Holes shall be predrilled for attachment of the government furnished bracket assembly. Holes shall be sealed with plugs or fasteners.

3.4.6.2 Fenders - This kit shall consist of two heavy-duty fenders and all installation items. The fenders shall be full tandem axle type.

Vehicles destined for Europe shall be furnished with the following:

a. Fenders

b. Fog lamps

c. Cab air deflector

d. Beacon light extension, a22-54237-000

3.4.6.2 Reserved

3.4.6.3 Arctic Heater Kit, Engine and Personnel. This kit shall permit the vehicle, after 24 hours of cold soak at -40 degrees F, to start after 45 minutes of preheating and to operate and move continuously at full load at normal speeds within 15 minutes thereafter. In addition, the kit in conjunction with the standard personnel heater unit shall be sufficient in capacity to attain and maintain the cab at a temperature of 41 degrees F. The windshield must be capable of being defrosted within 30 minutes in accordance with SAE J382 except that ambient temperature shall be at minus 40 degrees F with the arctic heater kit and minus 25 degrees F without arctic heater kit. Windshield defrosting requirements shall be maintained at a speed of 50 mph.

3.4.6.4 Fog Lights. The vehicle shall be pre-wired for installation of two standard commercial fog lamps. A separate control switch located on the truck instrument panel shall be furnished. Electrical hook-up shall be designed to preclude fog light operation during blackout conditions.

3.4.6.5 Mounting Kit, Rifle. The contractor shall install two rifle mount kits in the cab, providing any necessary brackets and hardware. The kit shall provide stowage for all versions of the M-16, M4

Carbine and M203. The rifles shall be located so as to allow the driver and passenger easy access to their respective rifles. The rifles shall not interfere with vision, operation of vehicle controls, operation of communication equipment, and the entering and exiting of vehicle. The rifle mount kits will include two each of the following:.

NSN Nomenclature TACOM Drawing #

1095-00-763-7348 Rack, Storage, Small arms 11630529

2590-00-455-5899 Bracket, Small arms 11630581

2590-00-264-8828 Bracket, Small arms 11630594

3.4.6.6 Cab Air Deflector. This kit shall consist of the manufacturer’s standard commercial cab air deflector and mounting hardware.

3.4.6.7 M22 Automatic Chemical Agent Alarm. Space shall be provided for the following components; M281 Automatic Chemical Agent Alarm Mounting Kit; the M88 detector (outside cab)and the M42 alarm (inside cab). The preferred location for the detector is outside the cab, however, internal mounting is acceptable if external air is being monitored and the output of the detector sampling air is ducted outside the cab compartment. Threaded holes/weld nuts, or equivalent, shall be provided in the selected position, along with bolts/fasteners tightened in place thus providing expeditious installation of the equipment with the use of on-board tools. Detailed information on M88 mounting bracket dimensions/hole locations, detector size and electrical connector definition is provided in TM 3-6665-

321-12&P and drawing number 0614-2550. The M88 detector requires 24 VDC power that shall be wired directly to the M281 mount junction box. A two wire electrical connection shall also be wired from the M281 mount junction box to the M42 alarm location. Detailed information on M42 mounting bracket dimensions/hole locations is provided on CRDC Drawing D5-15-8779 (Part No. D5-15-5490). Alarm and bracket weight is 4 lbs.

3.4.7 High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP). HEMP survivability is required. Operation through a HEMP event is not required and the re-cycling of power to restore mission critical functions is acceptable.

3.4.8 Command, Control, Communications, Computer & Intelligence (C4I). The vehicle shall be equipped with C4ISR Integration Kit (57K7274, cage code 19207).

3.4.8.1 Force XXI Battle Command Brigade & Below (FBCB2) Blue Force Tracking. The vehicle shall provide cable and electrical cabling pass-throughs through the vehicle exterior, as required.

The contractor shall provide power provisions in accordance to Table 3.

Table 3: Electrical Circuits

Description

Voltage/Current

Rating*

Location

FBCB2 PWR 24/20 PDM

MTS PWR 24/20 PDM

VCS PWR 24/20 PDM

DVE PWR 24/20 PDM

SINCGARS PWR 24/20 PDM

IED 1 PWR 24/50 PDM

IED 2 PWR 24/40 PDM

Spare IED PWR 24/50 PDM

Switched PWR 24/20 near PDM

Switched PWR 12/20 near PDM

Switched PWR 24/20 rear inside cab

Switched PWR 12/20 rear inside cab

Unswitched PWR 24/20 rear inside cab

Unswitched PWR 12/20 lower center dash

*Circuit protection shall be provided (i.e., fuse, relay)

3.4.8.2 Movement Tracking System (MTS) w/GPS. The vehicle shall provide cable and electrical cabling pass-throughs through the vehicle exterior, as required, and dedicated mounting locations as called out in the C4ISR Integration Kit (57K7274, cage code 19207).The contractor shall provide power provisions in accordance to Table 3.

3.4.8.3 - Vehicle Computing System (VCS). Adequate space allocation and power provisions

(i.e., pre-wired for electrical hook-up, etc.) shall be provided in the vehicle cab for installation and operation of a future common Vehicle Computing System (VCS) for hosting IETMs, vehicle communications and vehicle integrated diagnostics software, etc. For the purpose of readily integrating and retrofitting with commercially viable electronic control technologies and related off-board test equipment, the data bus architecture shall be compliant with ISO 9141, SAE J1962. The connection point, for ISO 9141 compliant off-board test equipment must be available inside the vehicle cab.

3.4.8.4 Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE). The vehicle shall feature a serial data bus architecture that networks the following elements: engine, transmission, CTIS, ABS, Collision

Warning System, and any other hydraulic, pneumatic, or electronically controlled subsystems to be interrogated for the purpose of maintenance, failure analysis and troubleshooting via off board diagnostic test equipment such as, but not limited to SPORT and MSD. The data bus architecture shall be compliant with and interoperable between the following commercially recognized protocols: SAE J1939, J1708/J1587, and J1850. The data bus architecture shall be equipped with technology that has the capability to collect, store and rationalize diagnostics data onboard the vehicle platform. The data bus architecture shall provide diagnostics capability, at minimum, to include fault isolation capability sufficient to identify critical failures of major networked components of each system monitored by the data bus network. ISO 9141 data bus must have an off board connector located in the vehicle cab. The vehicle connectors and circuits to all data busses must be compatible with current standard Army test equipment. Documentation showing the complete fault isolation capabilities of these systems by the data bus shall be provided to the government. The manufacturer shall provide all standard and proprietary data, data descriptions and error codes necessary to communicate with the electronic control modules and to maintain the electronically controlled subsystems. The manufacturer shall provide data, which specifies limits for all parameters, and how to interpret data outside limits.

3.4.8.5 - SINCGARS Radio Set. A 24-volt, 20 Amp power connection for the SINCGARS power cable (A3014042-1, CX-13305/VRC) shall be furnished. Adequate space shall be available inside the vehicle cab for installation, at a point convenient to the driver, for the SINCGARS AN/VRC-90 Radio Set including the MT-6352/VRC mounting base. Dedicated mounting locations, as called out in C4ISR

Integration Kit (57K7274), shall be provided for the installation of the MT-6352/VRC mounting base

(A3013367). Radio mount, P/N 22-65834, shall be removed from the vehicle configuration. Provisions shall be provided for the installation of the antenna mounting bracket (A3050655-1) that will permit the unobstructed installation of AS-3900A antenna. Provisions shall be provided for the passage of a 9 ft.

antenna cable CG-3855/VRC (A3014031-4). Adequate space allocation and provisions shall be provided in the vehicle cab for installation of LS-671/VRC loudspeaker (A3014065-1) along with speaker cable

CX-13292/VRC (A3014038-3), speaker bracket (A3014550-1) and H-250/Uhandset (5965-00-043-3463) at a point convenient to the driver. All unused cab holes shall be closed with threaded removable plugs.

3.5 General Design.

3.5.1 Manpower and Personnel Integration (MANPRINT).

3.5.1.1 Safety and Design. The vehicle and furnished accessories shall comply with all Federal

Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, applicable to a vehicle of this weight class at the time of manufacture, except as specified herein. The vehicle, parts and components shall be free of sharp projections and/or edges that may cause operator/maintainer injury.

Operators and maintenance personnel shall not be unknowingly exposed to rotating or moving parts, hot surfaces, electrically energized components, components containing high pressures, or any other inherently hazardous components or systems. All hand holds and steps shall be an integral and permanent part of the vehicle. Additionally, the steps shall be of sufficient depth to allow crew members to safely ingress/egress the tractor in both the A-cab and B-kit configuration. A moveable ladder, if provided, shall be stored in a readily accessible location. All step surfaces and work areas shall be provided with a non-skid surface.

3.5.1.2 Human Factors. The vehicle shall be operable and maintainable by individuals with MOS

52C (Utilities Equipment Repairer), MOS 88M (Motor Transport Operator), MOS 44B (Metal Worker), MOS 63G (Fuel and Electrical System Repairer), MOS 63S (Heavy Wheel Vehicle Mechanic) and MOS

63W (Wheel Vehicle Mechanic), wearing the full range of Army clothing including Arctic and MOPP IV equipment. All operator tasks are to be with a crew of one MOS 88M personnel. The vehicle should be designed so as to maximize operator and maintainer productivity, with special emphasis on Preventive

Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS), changing of tires, and required travel operations. System design and integration shall accommodate operation and maintenance by a 5th through 95th percentile soldier wearing Arctic and MOPP IV clothing.

3.5.1.3 Air/Sound Pollution.

3.5.1.3.1 Reserved.

3.5.1.3.2 Noise Standard. The vehicle exterior sound level shall conform to the Interstate Motor

Carrier Noise Emission Standards of the Environmental Protection Agency when tested IAW Department of Transportation Regulations, Part 325. The steady state noise level at the crew positions shall not exceed 85 dBA IAW SAE J336.

3.5.1.4 Toxic Gas Exposure. Operating and maintenance personnel shall not be exposed to concentrations of Carbon Monoxide (CO) in excess of values which will result in Carboxhemoglobin levels in their blood greater than 10 percent. Nitrogen dioxide, ether, ammonia, nitric oxide and sulfur dioxide will be limited to concentrations not to exceed those specified in the threshold limit values for

Chemical Substances in work air by the American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists.

3.5.1.5 Collision Warning System. The vehicle shall be equipped with the latest version of the

VORAD Collision Warning System. The antenna transmitter and receiver assembly shall be located and mounted so as to preclude any damage when interfacing with other vehicles and protected from damage of terrain or natural obstacles. The warning lights shall be disabled when the vehicle is switched to the blackout mode, however, momentary flash of the warning lights during engine start and stop is allowed.

The audio alarm shall remain operable during blackout.

3.5.1.6 – Roll Stability Control. The vehicle shall be furnished with a roll stability control system to minimize roll over events for all truck-trailer speeds and payloads up to GCVW. The RSC shall provide optimal performance without degradation for vehicle configurations with and without armor B-kit installed. The RSC shall be provided as a fixed mass/center of gravity system, calculated with the ECU at the heavy mode.

The truck RSC shall be an integrated system and shall be capable of interfacing with trailers equipped with ABS. The RSC shall function using tractor engine fuel, brake retarder and tractor/trailer ABS electronic controls.

3.5.1.7 - Heads Up Display Drivers Vision Enhancer (DVE). The vehicle shall provide cable and electrical cabling pass-throughs through the vehicle exterior, as required. The contractor shall provide power provisions in accordance to Table 3.

3.5.2 Dimensions and Weight. Vehicle dimensions and weight shall be as follows:

a. Overall height shall not exceed 144 inches, and shall be reducible to 128 inches by the crew within

30 minutes using only on-board tools

b. Overall width shall comply with DOT 658.15

c. The overall length of the vehicle, when coupled to the M1062 semitrailer shall not exceed 633.0 inches (16.07 meters) with fifth wheel at normal operating position

d. The vehicle curb weight shall not exceed 26,500 lbs

e. The minimum GCVWR shall be 112,000 lbs (w/o B-kit installed) and 120,000 lbs (B-kit installed)

f. The minimum fifth wheel load capacity shall be 30,000 lbs

g. The swing radius (SR) and Landing Wheel Clearance (LWC) IAW SAE J701 shall accommodate the semitrailers specified in paragraph 3.6.8.

h. The GVW shall not exceed 66,000 lbs (armor B-Kit installed and 30,000 lbs. fifth wheel load)

3.5.3 Fuel and Lubrication. The vehicle shall meet all performance requirements using JP-8

(STANAG 1135, F-34), standard diesel fuel and lubricants (A-A-52557, MIL-PRF-2104, MIL-PRF-2105, MIL-PRF-10924 and MIL-PRF-46167). These fuels and lubricants shall have no adverse effect on vehicle components or warranty. Grease lubrication fittings shall conform to SAE J534.

3.5.3.1 Oil Sampling. Sampling valves shall be provided in a location with direct and unrestricted access for the engine and transmission. Sampling valves shall be located so as to withdraw unfiltered oil while the component/system is in operation. The valves shall be manually operated and shall automatically close after release. The valves shall be made of material resistant to corrosion such that it will not contaminate the sample.

3.5.3.2 Oil Drain Plugs. Drain plugs installed in the engine, transmission, transfer case and axles shall be of the permanent magnet type.

3.5.4 Material. All material shall be new and unused. Recycled material is acceptable when processed to make new material. Environmental requirements shall apply to components/parts purchased through a subcontractor/vendor, OEM parts, and manufactured parts.

3.5.4.1 Ozone depleting substance. Class 1 and Class 2 ozone depleting substance shall not be used in the design, manufacture, test, operation or maintenance of the vehicle system.

3.5.4.2 Radioactive material. No radioactive material shall be used in any part of the truck.

3.5.4.3 Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Management. Asbestos, beryllium, radioactive materials, hexavalent chromium, (electroplating and coatings), cadmium (electroplating), mercury, or other highly toxic or carcinogenic materials, as defined in 29 CFR 1910.1200, shall not be used in the manufacture, assembly, maintenance or sustainment of the M915 without prior approval from the

Government.

3.5.4.4 Dissimilar metals. Dissimilar metals shall not be used in intimate contact with each other unless protected against galvanic corrosion.

3.5.4.5 Lead. Lead shall not be used without prior approval of the Government. The use of lead solder may be approved for electrical components where a suitable alternative is not available. Lead-acid batteries may be used without approval from the Government.

3.6 Performance. The performance requirements specified in paragraphs 3.6.1 through 3.6.8 shall be met with the tractor and trailer at Gross Combination Vehicle Weight (GCVW), 120,000 lbs. (B-kit

Installed).

3.6.1 Mission Profile. The operational profile shall be as follows:

Terrain Mileage (%) Speed Range

Primary Roads 70% 45-65

Secondary Roads 25% 30-45

Trails 5% 5-10

Ninety percent (90%) of the mileage will be at full payload and ten percent (10%) will be empty.

3.6.2 Gradeability and Speeds. The vehicle shall start and climb (in both forward and reverse direction) at GCVW (adequate traction assumed) on a 20% grade at 2 mph (minimum). The vehicle shall maintain sustained speeds on Class I good roads (per SAE J688) at GCVW as follows:

Grade Speed

0% 65 mph

3% 25 mph

3.6.3 Side Slope Operation. The vehicle shall operate in both directions (either side up hill) on side slopes up to 10%, without evidence of faulty lubrication, leakage or other malfunctions.

3.6.4 Climatic Conditions. The vehicle, after 24 hour soak, shall be capable of starting and operating with full load (15 minute warm-up period) in ambient temperatures from -25 degrees F to +120 degrees F and from sea level through 5,000 feet altitude without kits. The vehicle shall be capable of operating in ambient temperatures of -25 degrees F to -40 degrees F with arctic kit installed.

3.6.5 Vehicle Clearance Circle. The vehicle clearance circle shall not exceed 6 times the vehicle wheelbase when measured per SAE J695. It is desirable that the turning diameter (curb to curb) not exceed 100 feet.

3.6.6 Fording. The vehicle, without prior preparation, shall ford hard bottom water crossings to a depth of 20 inches for not less than five minutes duration without damage or any need for additional maintenance prior to further operation.

3.6.7 Ride Quality. The vehicle shall demonstrate controllability by MOS 88M driver. There shall be no more than 6 watts average vertical absorbed power at the driver's and passenger's station while negotiating a 0.7 inch Root Mean Square (RMS) course at 15 mph, a 1.0 in RMS course at 10 mph with the tires at normal highway inflation pressure while at curb and GCVW. The vehicle at curb weight and

GCVW, shall have no more than 2.5g acceleration at the driver's and passenger's station while negotiating half round obstacles of 8 inches in height at a speed of 6 mph and 4 inches at a speed of 15 mph.

3.6.8 M915A5 Tractor and Semitrailer Compatibility. The vehicle shall be compatible with the

MIL VAN chassis, M127, M871, M872, M967, M969, M1062 and M1062A1 semitrailer's kingpin and electrical and air brake systems. The M915A5 shall be capable of negotiating a 90 degree angle in both directions without interference when coupled to the MIL VAN chassis, M127, M871, M872, M967, M969, M1062 or M1062A1 semitrailers.

3.7 Chassis Components.

3.7.1 Engine. A diesel engine shall be furnished as a commercially rated 500 horse power (SAE

J1995) at 2100 RPM and 1650 ft/lb torque at 1200 RPM. The engine shall not have cruise control capabilities. The engine shall be of the latest engine technology and have sufficient minimum gross power to meet the performance requirements of this specification in all environmental conditions, “except arctic conditions”, using JP-8 as the primary fuel, which may have up to 3,000 ppm sulfur. Pollution control technologies that are affected by the sulfur level of JP-8 fuel either in maintenance or life expectancy shall not be used, e.g., externally cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR), NOX traps, catalytic converters, etc. The M915A5 is not subject to EPA Motor Vehicle Heavy Duty Diesel Exhaust emission standards nor the EPA Non-road exhaust emission standards since the vehicle will contain permanent armor protection. This determination is IAW 40 CFR, Sections 85.1703, 89.908, and 1068.225.

Contractor shall ensure National Security Exemption labeling requirements are met IAW EPA regulations. In addition, lubricity canisters/filters shall not be required for proper engine operation (Objective).

The engine shall not have cruise control capabilities.

3.7.1.1 Fan Clutch. The cooling system fan shall be provided with a thermostatically controlled clutch which has a positive lockup (continual operation) in case of control failure.

3.7.1.2 Retarder. A retarder with modulated driver control shall be provided which develops at least 70% of the rated horsepower output of the engine.

3.7.1.3 Data Storage and Retrieval. The vehicle shall be equipped with a system capable of accumulating, recording and storing (30 days) vehicle related operational data such as coolant temperature oil temperature, oil pressure, throttle position, timing, fuel pressure and vehicle speed. The data shall be retrievable with the Contact Test Set and SPORT test equipment.

3.7.1.4 Self-Priming Pump. An on board self-priming pump easily accessible to the operator and capable of repriming the fuel system in the event of loss of vacuum shall be provided.

3.7.1.5 Automatic Starting Aid. The vehicle shall be equipped with a fully-automatic starting fluid system that will inject precisely controlled amounts of vaporized starting fluid into the engine’s air intake system and prevent engine damage. The system shall operate only when the key is turned to normal start position and the starter is engaged.

3.7.1.6 Reserved

3.7.1.6.1 Reserved

3.7.1.6.2 Reserved

3.7.1.6.3 Reserved

3.7.1.7 Reusable Oil Filter. A permanent, cleanable engine lube oil filtration method shall be provided. This method shall be compatible with the existing truck engine.

3.7.1.7.1 Reserved.

3.7.1.8 Belt Tensioner. The vehicle shall be equipped with a belt tensioner system. The system shall automatically adjust the alternator and fan belts to the correct tension.

3.7.1.9 Oil Pan Protection. The oil pan shall be protected from sand abrasion damage and puncturing road debris while operating both on and off road in the vehicle mission profile specified in the

M915 ORD. The vehicle shall be equipped with a metallic design oil pan.

3.7.1.10 Capacitor Starting System. The vehicle’s 24-volt starting system shall be an open-architecture design and shall allow for easy integration of a near future capacitor starting system ECP.

3.7.2 Fuel/Water Separator. A combination fuel filter and fuel/water separator of the spin-on type with drain valve shall be provided.

3.7.3 Fuel Tanks. The vehicle shall be equipped with dual corrosion resistant top draw fuel tanks adequate to provide a 400-mile or more operating range without refueling when operating at an average speed of 30-35 MPH (normal convoy speeds and vehicle loaded to rated GVWR). The fuel tank shall be capable of accepting 50 gal/minute using standard Army refueling equipment. The system shall be capable of all slope operations as specified herein with fuel tanks only 10% full. The fuel tank shall have all necessary fittings for directly connecting the arctic heater kit. The fuel tank valve handles must be easily identifiable, accessible and the open/close position clearly marked.

3.7.4 Air Induction System. Air induction system shall be furnished complete and installed from the air inlet to the intake opening on the engine assembly. It shall prevent the entrance of foreign matter during vehicle operation and conform to engine manufacturer’s recommendations. The air induction system shall be such that no leaking or water entry due to fording or splash shall occur. The air cleaner shall meet the requirements of MIL-PRF-62048.

3.7.5 Cooling System. The cooling system shall provide sufficient engine cooling and prevent engine overheating throughout the vehicle’s full mobility and mission profile at GCVW. The cooling system shall be capable of continuous de-aeration when tested IAW SAE J1436, paragraph 5.3. The engine coolant system shall be serviced with a solution of ethylene glycol conforming to A-A-52624 and water in equal parts by volume. If necessary, a larger radiator and vehicle hood shall be provided.

3.7.5.1 Coolant Filter with Inhibitor. A coolant filter which provides corrosion and scale inhibitor shall be provided (liquid cooled engine).

3.7.5.2 Draining. Radiator(s) and engine block shall be provided with drain(s) capable of removing, by gravity, all of the cooling fluid (liquid cooled engine).

3.7.6 Exhaust System. Exhaust mufflers and tailpipes shall be corrosion resistant and shall be furnished with guards to prevent personnel from contacting the hot surfaces. Entry of rain water shall be prevented by the design of the exhaust system when the vehicle is not operating. The portion of the exhaust system adjacent to the fuel tank cap shall be isolated to prevent the tank cap surface from reaching temperatures over 140 degrees F.

3.7.7 Automatic Transmission. The vehicle shall be equipped with a new automatic transmission which meets with all applicable federal safety standards at the time of vehicle manufacture. The transmission shall shift automatically in all forward ranges, provide smooth, continuous, uninterrupted power transfer, and require no operator action uncommon to standard, commercially available automatic transmissions.

3.7.7.1 Inhibitor System. A reverse and down shift inhibitor system shall be provided which prevents driver shift control action from over speeding or damaging engine, transmission, or drive train components.

3.7.7.2 Transmission Filter. A readily accessible transmission filter, as recommended by the transmission manufacture for the intended application, shall be provided.

3.7.7.3 Transmission Control System. An electronic control system is desired. The gear selector shall be located within easy reach of the driver. The shift indicator shall be easily visible and illuminated to clearly display the gear range selected.

3.7.8 Reserved

3.7.9 Suspension and Axles. The vehicle shall be equipped with a front and rear suspension system rated for maximum GCVW (B-kit installed) and shall be fully capable for Army use in accordance with the vehicle’s mobility and mission profiles.

3.7.9.1 Front. The vehicle shall be equipped with a front axle and spring suspension system with components having a rated capacity at least equal to the maximum load that can be imposed on each member measured at the ground. The front axle weight rating (FAWR) shall be no less than 20,000 lbs.

3.7.9.2 Rear Bogie. The rear bogie on the vehicle shall be of the four-wheel type, complete with axles, suspension, interaxle differential with lock-up and all other necessary parts. The rear axles weight rating (RAWR) shall be no less than 46,000 lbs.

3.7.9.2.1 Differential. Forward-rear axle of the rear bogie assembly shall be equipped with automatic locking differential. The differential shall permit differential action to compensate for wheel speed differences.

3.7.9.2.2 Hubs. All axles shall be equipped with steel/iron piloted-hubs and DISC LOCK safety wheel nuts only. Aluminum piloted-hubs and standard lug nuts are unacceptable.

3.7.9.3 Reserved

3.7.10 Permanent Lube Driveline. The vehicle shall be furnished with a permanently lubricated driveline. The u-joint and slip section of the driveline shall be permanently greased and sealed for life.

3.7.11 Wheels, Rims, and Tires. Rims and tire ratings shall conform to Tire and Rim Association recommendations for the type and size of tires furnished.

3.7.11.1 Tires. The vehicle shall be equipped with steel belted radial tires (single front and dual rear wheels) and mounted onto hub-piloted wheels. The tires must be of the continuous duty type capable of sustained speeds at vehicle maximum speed. Valve caps shall be provided and all tires must be equipped with valve extensions and be so mounted as to permit checking tire pressure and inflation using only on vehicle equipment. Tires shall be of rated capacity at least equal to the load imposed on each tire, measured at each wheel, at the ground, with vehicle loaded to the specified maximum payload. A minimum tire treads life of 20,000 miles is required.

3.7.11.2 Spare Tire/Wheel Assembly, Carrier and Hoist. A spare wheel/tire assembly (identical to vehicle set) shall be provided for each vehicle. An independent device shall be provided on each vehicle to facilitate spare tire loading and unloading from stowed position by a single person (MOS 88M).

3.7.11.3 Tire Changing Equipment. On-board equipment shall be provided on each vehicle for removing and installing the wheel/tire assembly on the tractor axles by a single person (MOS 88M).

3.7.12 Electrical System. The lighting system shall be 12 volts IAW FMVSS 108. The starting system shall be 24 volts. Lights and reflectors shall be located and mounted so as to preclude any damage when interfacing with other vehicles and protected from damage of terrain or natural obstacles. The backup lights shall be IAW SAE J593. Hazard flashers shall be provided and the brake lights shall take precedence over the hazard flashers when used in combination. Cab interior lights shall have a variable brightness control. The circuit breakers shall not be automatic reset type. The vehicle shall be equipped throughout with easily assessable and quickly replaceable modular-type electrical harnesses, if available.

The vehicle shall be furnished with a 400 amp capability. To prevent overcharge of AGM batteries, a load sensing capability shall be included in the battery charging circuit, if required.

3.7.12.1 Secure Lighting. The vehicle shall be equipped with LED blackout lighting.

Blackout lighting shall be controlled by a switch in easy reach of the operator. Blackout lighting shall prevent the illumination of any light not required for safe vehicle operation. Means to prevent accidental disengagement of the blackout system shall be provided. Lights that are necessary for safe vehicle operation shall be limited to the visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum between 380 to 700 nanometers.