Attachment 1 - Salient Characteristics.pdf

This document is a Salient Characteristics specification for a federal procurement by the 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) for one commercial 25-29 passenger bus.

The 48th LRS requires procurement of a single mid-sized commercial bus to transport personnel, aircrew, and mission-critical staff in support of daily installation operations, readiness exercises, and strategic movements. The bus must be delivered fully assembled, inspected, and ready for immediate operational deployment within 60 calendar days of contract award. The vehicle must accommodate a minimum of 25 and maximum of 28 passengers plus one driver, feature a heavy-duty commercial chassis built for transit and high-frequency use, and operate on diesel fuel with a tank capacity of approximately 190 liters. The bus must comply with UK road regulations, Construction and Use Regulations, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency requirements, and be capable of passing UK Ministry of Transport inspections, with the engine meeting or exceeding current UK/European ultra-low emission zone standards (minimum Euro 6/VI compliance) for unrestricted off-base routing. The vehicle must be configured with right-hand drive for UK operations.

Key features required include a fixed reverse camera system with dashboard display, dual 12v and USB-A/USB-C power points, selectable drive modes, reach and rake steering adjustment, front and rear air-conditioning and heating, automatic passenger doors, LED interior and headlights with daytime running lights, automatic transmission, handrails, cargo storage compartments, air ride suspension, adjustable driver seat, parking sensors, clearance marker lights, bench seating, mounted fire extinguisher and first aid kit, electronic or anti-lock braking systems, three-point inertia reel seat belts, emergency exits with breakaway glass and roof hatches, high-capacity HVAC with dual-zone controls, ergonomic seating in transit-grade materials, slip-resistant commercial flooring with safety edge edging, full LED interior lighting, and storage for overhead parcels and luggage.