Attachment 0001 - Salient Characteristics.pdf

Curtain-Sider Trailer

REQUIREMENTS CORRELATION TABLE

One of the primary missions for 100th LRS Ground Transportation is to be able to deliver cargo throughout the country to various locations to include all RAF and USAF Air bases and to transport vehicles to and from contractors.

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Design and construction.

The Contractor shall successfully integrate and coordinate all activity needed to execute this requirement. The Contractor shall manage the timeliness, completeness, and quality of problem identification. The Contractor shall promptly identify issues to the Government and take timely corrective action. The Contractor shall seek to ensure mission partner satisfaction and professional and ethical behavior of all contractor personnel.

1. Materials, protective coatings, and finish

a. Protective coatings

Standard commercial practice

b. Finish Color (list a standard color and any colors that shall be listed as alternate order options)

Navy blue curtains all round with navy blue painted back doors

c. Rustproofing Standard rust proofing – Extra protection from winter, specifically heavily salted area rust proofing

d. Metals to be used Aluminum or Stainless Steel

e. Identification and information plates

Have a Unique Identification (UID) information permanent affixed on or near the respective identification plate(s) marked IAW MIL-STD-130. UID shall be marked as both a bar code and human readable markings and include the following information: Serial Number, Manufacturer’s Part Number, NSN, CAGE Code, Contract Number, Date of Warranty Expiration.

f. Transportation data plate a. Shipping weight

b. Loading cubage

c. Overall height, width, and length

d. Front and rear axle loads

e. Tie down information

2. Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health (ESOH)

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a. Foreign object damage (FOD). All loose metal parts, such as pins or connector covers, shall be securely attached to the tractor unit tire valve stem caps shall be made of plastic.

3. Metal related components

a. Welders and welding Welding procedures shall be in accordance with a nationally recognized welding code. The surface parts to be welded shall be free from rust, scale, paint, grease, and other foreign matter. Welds shall be of sufficient size and shape to develop the full strength of the welded parts. Welds shall transmit stress without cracking or permanent distortion when the parts connected by the welds are subjected to test, proof, and service loadings.

4. Government Specifications

a. Year Current year

b. Wheelbase (mm) 3200mm Minimum and 4000mm Maximum

c. Wheel/Axle Configuration 6x2 (mid-axle lift)

d. Suspension Air suspension

e. External Dimensions Width: 2500mm Minimum

Length: 12200mm Minimum and 13600mm Maximum, Height: 4000mm Maximum

f. Door aperture Height/Width H: 2485mm Minimum W: 2312mm Minimum

g. Tonnage minimum 44 tons (standard Ton 1 ton = 2000lbs)

h. Connections Couples with fifth wheel and kingpin

i. Axles 3 Exact

j. Tires 6 Exact

k. Lighting L.E.D lighting – All marker lights (lights around the trailer, running lights)

l. Braking Air, ABS

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5. Weight and Dimensions

a. Maximum dimensions (Length, Width, Height) Width: 2.24m Depth: 2.28m Height: 1.94m (0.5m variation allowable)

6. Maintainability

a. Inspection and servicing provisions Inspections and servicing will be done by our Vehicle Management team on RAF Mildenhall

7. Mobility: Same capabilities as the standard 6x2 & 4x2 Tractor units loaded to its gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) shall:

a. Suspension Must be EU Compliant

Air suspension that meets the definition of Directive (EU) 96/53 of the European Parliament and Council Annex II Air Suspension.

A suspension system is air suspended if at least 75 % of the spring effect is caused by the air spring

b. Service brakes Anti-lock brakes and axles must be approved according to international regulations in force: ECE-R13 for road vehicles.

The retarder system/endurance brake must be built as a second independent brake system IAW ADR

9.2.3.1 fulfilling the EU performance parameters required. Current industry standard is a fluid dynamic retarder/endurance brake.

9.2.4.6 Vehicle Endurance Braking thermal configuration

c. Parking brakes Must be EU Compliant

9. Technical Data

a. Manufacturer publications The contractor shall provide the following manufacturer’s publications in Indexed Portable Document

Format (IPDF). One digital copy on disc shall be furnished to AFLCMC/WNZ 30 days prior to the first hardware delivery. All manuals shall be delivered with either unlimited data rights or as a minimum, a Government Purpose License, to allow the Air Force to electronically store, print, distribute and update the manual. Manuals are subject to government review and approval in accordance with MIL-PRF- 32216. Any changes or corrections noted by the Air Force shall be corrected and updated pages or manuals shall be submitted. Only one digital copy is required per order regardless of quantity of units.

b. Operator’s manual The operator’s manual shall include all information required for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle. The operator’s manual shall include at least the following:

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a. General description and step-by-step instructions for the operation of the vehicle and its auxiliary equipment

b. Checklists, lubrication charts, and basic troubleshooting procedures for the daily maintenance inspection and mission readiness checks that the operator is expected to perform.

c. Schedules for required preventative maintenance and required periodic maintenance.

d. Full descriptions and illustrations for the location and function of all controls

e. List of all checks and adjustments needed in preparation for placing the vehicle into service upon receipt from the contractor.

f. Preparation Instructions for shipment or storage

g. Warranty information and a list that details the period of the warranty for the complete vehicle and for any component that exceeds the warranty of the complete vehicle. Addresses and telephone numbers shall be provided for all warranty providers listed.

c. Service and repair manuals Service and repair manuals shall be provided for the chassis, engine, transmission, body, and equipment. The service manuals shall identify any special tools and test equipment required and shall cover troubleshooting and maintenance as well as minor and major repair procedures. The text shall contain performance specifications, tolerances, fluid capacities, current data, voltage data, resistance data, test procedures, and any illustrations or exploded views that may be required to perform proper maintenance by qualified mechanics. The service and repair manuals shall contain an alphabetical subject index as well as a table of contents. The manual shall contain at least the following where applicable:

a. Pneumatic, electrical, and fuel schematics

b. Schedules for required preventative maintenance and required periodic maintenance

c. Troubleshooting, servicing, disassembly, repair, and assembly procedures

d. Illustrated parts breakdown An illustrated parts breakdown (IPB) manual shall be provided for the chassis, engine, transmission, body, and equipment. IPB manuals shall include illustrations and exploded views as needed to properly identify all parts, assemblies, subassemblies, and special equipment. All components of assemblies shown in illustrations or exploded views shall be identified by reference numbers that correspond to the reference numbers in the parts list. All purchased parts shall be cross-referenced with the original manufacturer’s name and part number. The IPB manual shall provide the description and quantity of each item used per vehicle. The size, thread dimensions, torque specifications, and special characteristics shall be provided for all nonstandard nuts, bolts, screws, washers, grease fittings, and similar items. The IPB manuals shall contain a numerical index. The manuals shall contain a list of all the component vendor names, addresses, and telephone numbers referenced in the parts list.

10. Product Conformance Provisions & Inspection Requirements The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this Purchase Description, conform to the producer’s own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices, and be the same product offered for sale in the commercial marketplace, modified as necessary to comply with the requirements herein. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance.

a. Warranty Minimum: 36 Months

Provide all documentation if there are carry over warranties for the chassis and all parts or equipment on the Recovery retriever vehicles

b. Operation and Training Package Train the Trainer for Operation and Maintenance

c. Delivery Deliver all ordered vehicles to RAF Mildenhall for acceptance

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