BK-UND Spec Jeep J8 LPV Hardtop.pdf

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This document is a Solicitation Specification for a Jeep J8 Light Patrol Vehicle (LPV) Hardtop, dated March 2025, detailing specific technical requirements for a military vehicle. The specification calls for a 4x4 Jeep J8, 5-door base platform with less than 200 miles, featuring a reinforced chassis and internal safety cage. Key vehicle specifications include a 3.0-liter unregulated diesel engine, automatic eight-speed transmission, left-hand drive, and 17-inch steel wheels with all-terrain tires.

The vehicle must be desert tan and equipped with an aluminum hardtop including specialized military features such as a gunner platform, 360-degree turret ring, folding hatch, integrated gunner seat, ammunition stowage boxes, and two 20-liter Jerry can holders (one for water, one for fuel). Additional required equipment includes front and rear steel bumpers, skid plates, tow hooks, fire extinguisher, heating and air conditioning, portable air compressor, and a trailer electrical hook-up. The specification emphasizes rugged design for desert environments, with components rated at or above the Gross Vehicle Weight and capable of operating in temperatures ranging from -4°F to +120°F.

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Solicitation Specification

Mar 2025

JEEP J8 LPV HARDTOP

THE VEHICLE SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH ALL NEW PARTS, THE MANUFACTURER’S STANDARD

EQUIPMENT AND THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM EQUIPMENT OR CAPABILITIES:

1. CONFIGURATION

1.1. The base vehicle shall be a 4x4 Jeep J8, 5 door base platform with less than 200 miles on the odometer.

1.2. Chassis shall be reinforced

1.3. An internal reinforced safety cage shall be provided.

2. EQUIPMENT

2.1. The vehicle shall be provided with all of the manufacturer’s standard equipment for the model.

2.2. An ABC type fire extinguisher and mounting bracket shall be provided with the extinguisher having a minimum of 4.4 pound (2.0 kg) capacity, and shall be located within the cab.

2.3. At a minimum, skid plates shall be provided to protect the engine and transmission.

2.4. Front and rear tow hooks/eyes shall be provided.

2.5. Heating and air conditioning shall be provided in cab.

2.6. Portable air compressor with hose and fittings able to inflate all tires.

2.7. Grill inserts shall be installed.

2.8. Rear light guard shall be provided.

2.9. Rocker rails shall be provided.

2.10. The vehicle shall have a front and rear steel bumpers.

2.11. Nudge bar mounted on front bumper.

2.12. The vehicle shall be provided with a rear combination 2-inch (51 mm) ball and pintle for towing.

2.12.1. The pintle shall be compatible with trailer drawbar eye dimensions of 2.0 to 3.0 in (51 mm to 76

mm) loop interior diameter (ID), and 1.25 to 1.62 in (31 mm to 41 mm) loop cross-section diameter.

2.13. A manual written in English shall be provided for every vehicle.

3. RATINGS

3.1. Vehicle ratings shall be the manufacturer’s published ratings at the time of the offer.

3.2. All individual components, including engine, transmission, driveline, axles, suspension and tires shall be rated at or above the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW).

4. ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

4.1. The vehicle shall be provided with an unregulated emission 3.0 liter diesel engine, capable of performing as specified herein on high sulfur content diesel fuel (5,000 ppm or ½ %).

4.2. Engine shall be provided with the heaviest-duty available cooling and air filtration system designed for temperatures between +25°F and +120°F (-4° to +49°C), and in a dusty desert environment.

4.3. Automatic transmission, eight speed.

5. STEERING

5.1. Left hand drive and power steering shall be provided.

6. ELECTRICAL

6.1. Vehicle shall be provided with 12 volt electrical system.

6.2. The vehicle shall be provided with two heavy duty maintenance free Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) style batteries with a battery isolator.

6.3. The vehicle shall be provided with an ISO 1724 7 pin, 12-volt electrical hook-up for trailers.

7. WHEEL ASSEMBLY (TIRE AND WHEEL)

7.1. Vehicle shall be provided with 17” steel wheels and tubeless, all-terrain tires including the spare.

7.2. Vehicle shall be provided with a full-size spare wheel assembly.

7.3. All tires shall be of the same size, load rating and tread design, and all wheel assemblies shall be interchangeable, including the spare.

Solicitation Specification

Mar 2025

8. COLOR

8.1. The color of the vehicle shall be desert tan.

9. LPV HARDTOP

9.1. Enclosed aluminum hardtop shall be provided

9.2. Rear folding step

9.3. Two 20 liter Jerry can holders, one for water and one for fuel

9.4. Anti-slip floor

9.5. 12 volt power outlet in rear area

9.6. Gunner platform

9.7. 360 degree turret ring with folding hatch and integrated gunner seat

9.8. Stowage boxes for ammunition

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