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Commercial Item Description (CID) High Deck Patient Loading Platform

Scope This specification is for a high deck patient loading platform vehicle used to safely transfer patients (ambulatory and litter), medical crew / attendants, medical equipment, and reduced mobility passengers on and off high deck aircraft. The vehicle shall be compatible with the following airframes: KC-10, C/KC-135, KC-46, C-32, and C-40

B/C, DC-8, MD-11, B- 707, B-737, B-747, B-757, CRAF -767, L-100, L-88, L-1011,

Airbus 319, and 330.

Vehicle Requirements

CHASSIS

Vehicle should have a Tilt-cab over engine design. If unavailable a nose cab chassis or conventional cab over chassis is also acceptable. Please specify.Vehicle shall include tie down points to facilitate air transport.

GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT

Gross vehicle weight rating shall be 33,000 lb minimum.

DIMENSIONS

Wheel base shall be 260 inches (nominal). Cab to C/L rear axle shall be 216 inches (nominal).

TOW EYES

Vehicle shall have adequate tow eyes or tow anchor installed on the front of the vehicle that are readily accessible. A male quick connect type connector fitting with a flow check valve shall be installed on the front of the vehicle.

AXLE

Front axle and suspension shall have a minimum Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWP) of 12000 lb. Hubs shall be aluminum alloy type. Front axle must meet or exceed Federal GAWR specifications.

Rear axle shall single drive rear axle. Rear axle shall have hypoid gearing, or equivalent, to offer longer life, strength, durability, and quieter operation. Rear axle shall have rigid differential case to deliver extreme durability. Rear axle shall use oil seal technology to keep lubrication in and limit contamination. Rear axle and suspension shall have a minimum GAWR of 21,000 lb. Hubs shall be aluminum alloy type. Rear axle shall be geared to allow a maximum speed of approx. 56-60 MPH at 2100 engine RPM.

BRAKES

Vehicle shall have full air brakes with spring parking brake. Brake system shall comply with FMVSS 121 with anti-skid requirements.

AIR SYSTEM

Compressor shall have a minimum capacity of 15.0 cu. ft. per minute. System shall have a minimum of three separate air tanks with a minimum capacity of a combined capacity of at least 12 times the maximum volume of all brake chambers. All nylon brake lines shall be color-coded. Air system shall be equipped with a AD-SP air dyer, 12 volt DC heater. The drier supplier port shall be ½” NPT, and delivery port shall be ½” NPT. Wet tank shall be equipped with an automatic water ejector valve.

WHEELS AND TIRES

Vehicle shall have seven (7) full sized tires mounted on aluminum alloy type wheels.

Seventh tire and unpolished wheel shall be for a spare. All outer side or exposed sides of the alloy wheels shall be polished to a mirror type finish and have chrome or stainless steel type acorn lug nut covers and axle hub covers. Tires that are rated at or above the gross vehicle weight are acceptable. Indicate tire size to be provided.

ENGINE

Vehicle shall have a commercially available, liquid-cooled, turbocharged diesel engine of sufficient to meet requirements herein. The diesel engine shall operate on high-sulfur diesel fuels (containing over 15 parts per million (ppm) sulfur), and ultra-low sulfur diesel fuels (containing less than 15 ppm sulfur). Engine to be equipped with water temperature and oil pressure shutdown switches. Manual override buttons for each to be mounted on the driver’s station instrument panel.

FUEL TANK

Vehicle shall come equipped with a 35 gallon tank minimum.

COOLING SYSTEM

Vehicle water hoses shall be silicone type holes with silicon hose designed stainless steel clamps. Cooling system capacity shall meet or exceed manufacturer’s requirement.

Vehicle shall be equipped with a surge tank with sight glass and a low coolant probe.

Fan shall be thermostatically controlled by engine water temperature. Unit shall be equipped with a spin-on water filter. Radiator filler shall be easily accessible.

TRANSMISSION

Vehicle engine and transmission shall be equipped with oil to air coolers that meets or exceeds the manufacturer’s requirements. System shall also be equipped with spin-on oil filter. Transmission shall be a four-speed or greater automatic that allows the vehicle to readily perform as mentioned herein.

ALTERNATOR

Vehicle alternator shall be 24 volt, low cut in type with transistor voltage regulator.

Alternator shall develop a minimum of 170 amps at normal engine idle speed.

BATTERIES

Vehicle shall have two (2) 8D, 200 AMP rated. Batteries shall be installed in a stainless steel slide out tray. Vehicle shall have battery isolators to charge both batteries equally.

FRONT BUMPER

Vehicle should be equipped with a front, aluminum bumper, polished with a mirror type finish. If unavailable, alternative bumper finish is acceptable. Please specify.

STEERING

Vehicle shall be power assist steering with tilt/factory steering column.

CAB AIR CONDITIONING

Vehicle shall come equipped with manufacturer installed system. The condensation drain shall be positioned to mitigate slipping or tripping accidents.

MIRRORS

Vehicle shall have dual outside power adjustable mirrors and shall have adjustable convex mirrors.

GLASS

All windows shall have factory standard tint.

CAB

Interior of cab should have a full width bench seat, with heavy-duty vinyl coverage. If bench seats are unavailable individual seats are acceptable. Please specify. Cab floor shall have heavy-duty rubber type coverage.

BACK-UP ALARM

Vehicle shall have an automatic electronic audio backup alarm.

BACK-UP CAMERA

Vehicle shall have a color back-up camera. Camera shall have day and night capabilities.

Camera shall have a minimum view range of 114 degrees horizontal and 90 degrees vertical. Monitor shall have a minimum 5.5” screen size and have an instant on feature when transmission is in reverse. Monitor shall be mounted in the cab, located for easy viewing by the driver. Camera system shall have no memory storage.

UNDER CHASSIS TOOLBOXES

Vehicle should have two (2) underbody chassis frame mounted tool boxes 36” long, one on each side. Tool boxes should have the largest cubic area possible with proper ground clearance and should not extend beyond the bed sides. Vehicle tool boxes shall have stainless steel keyed alike lockable slam latches and be constructed of 12 GA. steel minimum. Tool boxes shall have the doors swing open downward and have adequate stop chains so the door opens 90 degrees from the closed position. Door openings are to have rubber type weather molding to keep water from entering. However, environment cooling and heating for the patients is the primary concern and not a trade space for the tool boxes. These vehicles have been positioned in very hot and cold climates. Tool box specification may be deleted if competing for space with AC units. Please specify.

PAINT

All metal parts shall be primed before painting. Exterior finish paint shall be manufacturer commercial white. Semi-gloss black paint shall be used for appearance around windows. Vehicle shall have a 5-year warranty for rust prevention.

KEYS

Two (2) complete factory type sets for each vehicle shall be included at time of delivery.

VAN BODY

Vehicle shall be a single box type cab, constructed of lightweight materials (i.e.

Aluminum). The vehicle shall have dual roof mounted air conditioners. Environment cooling and heating for the patients is a primary concern. Vehicle shall be equipped with an aluminum lift platform with 5500 lb lifting capacity minimum. Vehicle should have an infrared laser guidance system adjustable with calibrations to military fixed-wing aircraft i.e. KC-135, KC-10, CRAF-767, future tankers, etc. If infrared laser guidance system is unavailable an optical eye sensor is acceptable. Please specify.

DIMENSIONS

Dimensions of the vehicle shall be the following (nominal):

• Overall van body Length 288” OD 1 264’ ID

• Overall van body Width 96” OD I 90” ID

• Overall van body Height 95” OD / 84’ ID

• Inside Height 83.5’ minimum

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

All wiring shall be color coded and numbered and installed in wiring harnesses with polarized quick disconnects. Spare circuits shall be provided in all main wiring harnesses. All exposed wiring shall be installed in water and oil resistant looms. All circuits shall be protected with manual reset circuit breakers. All wiring terminals shall be mounted on easily accessible terminal boards. Access doors shall have hinges with safety chains and latches. There shall be a minimum of three (3) 110-120 VAC/50-60 Hz, Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) electrical outlet.

SHORE POWER

Vehicle system shall have shore power capabilities to keep the vehicle batteries fully charged.

GENERATOR SET

Vehicle shall have a 240/1 20 volt A/C generator. Fuel supply shall be from the vehicle’s fuel tank. Generator shall power the vehicle air conditioning units, A/C power outlets and lighting requirements. Vehicle shall have 110-120 VAC/50-60 Hz, Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlets mounted evenly spaced on the two interior sidewalls and have one (1) outlet mounted on the front and rear exterior walls.

TWO WAY INTERCOM

Vehicle shall come with three, two way wireless intercom system for communications between the driver, vehicle operator, and outside vehicle spotter. System shall have head set type, hands free capabilities and operate on a minimum of five (5), FAA approved radio frequencies. System shall have a minimum range of approx. three (3) miles.

System shall have battery desktop quick chargers, to maintain fully charged battery levels while not in use.

SECURE COMMUNICATION

The vehicle shall be designed, produced, and delivered with the bare minimum of any wireless communication (i.e. cellular, Wi-Fi, telematics, over-the-air (OTA) updates, etc.)

while still meeting operational/performance specifications within this document. All attempts shall be made to utilize OEM commercial basic ordering features (i.e. lack of options) to meet the intent of this requirement without physical modification to commercial vehicles that could adversely affect vehicle functionality via internal communication or void any standard commercial warranty. Any wireless communications remaining within the final configuration of the vehicle shall be secured to mitigate known vulnerabilities and threats. All risks associated with known vulnerabilities and potential threats of any wireless communication capability shall be identified, assessed, and reported.

CYBERSECURITY

The vehicle shall be designed, produced, and delivered with cybersecurity considerations in accordance with Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 8500.01, DODI 8510.01, and Air Force Instruction (AFI 17-101) and referenced security controls for applicable Information Technology (IT) and/or Operational Technology (OT), commonly referred to as Platform Information Technology (PIT). Commercial policy and standards, such as SAE J3061, SAE J3101, and various ISO/IEC standards may be used in lieu of DODI/AFI, as applicable. The safety of the driver, passengers, and bystanders shall be the most important security consideration.

INTERIOR LIGHTING

Vehicle shall have door lights, step-well lights that come on when doors open. Vehicle shall have ceiling-mounted, full-length fluorescent lights to provide uniform passenger compartment illumination. Lights shall be wired into the running light switch at the operators and drivers control panels.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

All lights to meet FMVSS 108 regulations. Front and rear of the vehicle body shall have floodlights. Lights shall be controlled from the chassis cab and the operators control panel in the vehicle body. Vehicle shall have amber rotating lights mounted on the top front and rear of the vehicle as to be seen from all angles around the vehicle.

SIDE WINDOWS

Vehicle side window shall be two section with lower section fixed and top section either tilt-in or slide open type. Side window height of top section shall be 6 inches minimum.

A positive closing device shall be provided. The left rear and the right front windows shall be full slider type. All side windows shall be full shaded 1/4” safety glass, pearl tinted to 28 % density or equal. Vehicle shall have a minimum of two (2) windows per side; window shall be 57”X 40” (nominal).

VAN BODY AIR CONDITIONING

Vehicle body should have two roof mounted air conditioners. Each A/C unit shall have a nominal BTU cooling capacity of 13,500. Environment cooling and heating for the patients is a primary concern. Position condensation drain to mitigate slipping or tripping accidents.

EMERGENCY EXITS VENTILATION SYSTEM

Vehicle shall have a minimum of two (2) 20’ x 20”, combination roof vents and escape hatches each with a minimum of 400 sq. inch total opening. Vents shall be capable of being opened front only, rear only or front and rear simultaneously. Vents shall be manually operated and shall comply with FMVSS 217. All emergency exit signs shall be in English and international symbols.

INSULATION

Wall, ceiling, and floor shall be insulated with fire retardant, thermal acoustical closed cell foam insulation. Interior cab sound level shall not exceed 84 decibel adjusted (dB(A)) with doors and windows closed. If the sound level is above 84 dB(A), the contractor shall provide a hazardous noise warning plate stating that operator’s hearing protection is required when operating this tow tractor. The plate shall be made of a corrosion resistant material and shall be at least 4.00 square inches. It shall have black lettering on a yellow background and shall be located to be visible as the operator enters the cab, or is seated.

Sound level shall not exceed 94 dB(A).

INTERIOR PANELS

Interior wall and ceiling covering shall be melamine or equivalent, high pressure, decorative plastic laminate material. Wall ceiling panels shall be manufacturer commercial off-white.

FLOORS AND FLOOR COVERING

Floors shall be 3/4” thick, water-resistant marine grade plywood. Floor covering shall be rubber, non-slip flooring and shall be 1/8” smooth under seats, 3/16” ribbed in aisle.

Color shall be blue.

DOORS

Doors shall be a dual split pocket sliding type. Front and rear door shall have a 44” x 80” clear opening minimum. Front and rear door shall be glazed, upper and lower in all sections of door. Brake and throttle interlock shall activate when doors are open. Doors shall be equipped with inside emergency opening mechanism. Door status indicator lights shall be located in the drivers cab and at the vehicle operators control panel.

SEATING

Seating shall consist of 4 - 6 permanent seats that can be folded against the wall for storage to create more floor space when not being utilized. Seating shall be provided ambulatory patients and crew. Bidder shall submit with its bid, shop drawings showing seat and gurney/stretcher configurations, attachment details and kick-plate construction for approval.

GURNEY/ Litter SUPPORT Vehicle shall have a minimum of six gurney/stretcher support racks in the vehicle opposite the rear entrance door and shall meet all ADA regulations. Support rack shall securely support and lock into place the patient during transportation. Bidder shall provide shop drawings of proposed gurney/stretcher rack for approval.

GURNEY/Litter LIFT Vehicle shall have a stretcher/ gurney lift. Litter/gurney lift must comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 Section 38.23. Litter/gurney lift shall be made of aluminum and must be at least 60” in length. The lift must be IAW ADA approved Liftgate for detailed specifications. International Handicap symbol decals shall be installed on each vehicle in three (3) locations to be determined at a later date. Rear lift shall have an automatic roll-up type retractable covering that will provide weather protection over the complete platform include wind. All hardware shall be stainless steel, and be constructed to withstand 50-60 MPH wind load. Bidder shall provide shop drawings of proposed canopy for approval.

GRAB RAILS

Horizontal grab rails shall be installed on each side of the vehicle extending from the front to the rear. Grab rails shall be located overhead and attached to structural supports at a point three inches from the front of the vehicle seats. The top of the horizontal grab rails shall be 72” from the floor of the vehicle. Vertical grab rails shall be attached to provide additional support for these horizontal grab rails. In addition, rails shall be installed to provide one vertical grab rail for all passenger seat segments. Grab rails shall be 1 1/4’ stainless steel tubing with a minimum wall thickness of .090 inches. All tube fittings shall be stainless steel and shall be attached to floor and ceiling with a minimum of four anchor screws. All attaching hardware shall be burr free to prevent passenger injury. Bidder shall provide shop drawings of grab railing for approval.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT:

Vehicle shall be equipped with a 5 lb. dry chemical fire extinguisher “General” or equal and a minimum of 3 highway safety triangles. Safety equipment shall be mounted near the operator’s vehicle control panel.

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

The driver’s and vehicle operator console shall include:

A. Outrigger status lights and controls.

B. Vehicle door status lights and interlock status indicators.

C. FTC engagement light and control switch.

D. Vehicle raise and lower controls and status lights,.

E. Individual switches for operator lights, interior lights, horn and hazard flashers.

F. Emergency engine shutdown switch and reset control.

G. Front and rear loading platform controls.

I. Speakers shall be located forward, center and rear of the vehicle compartment (minimum of six total).

J. All three control panels shall have a master control key switch, which will make each control panel inoperative if the key switch is not in the on position. All panels shall be keyed alike.

OUTSIDE CONTROL PANEL

Third control panel shall be located behind the rear of the chassis cab, mounted in a weather/ waterproof enclosure. Outside control panel shall have full controls including all back-up emergency controls.

OVERCAB PLATFORM.

The platform should be a full width hydraulically activated extendable under hung section, which will extend up to 48 inches. If unavailable an electric actuator is acceptable. Please specify.

Platform shall have extendable side safety hand-rails that lock into place when extended.

Rails shall be 42” high and cover the full range of the platform. Platform should have canvas type hand-rail side curtain covering. If canvas type hand-rail side curtain is unavailable specification may be deleted. Please specify.

The leading edge of the platform shall be equipped with a 7-inch diameter non-marking rubber bumper.

The hydraulic system shall have a back-up system if the primary system fails. Deck of the platform shall have a non-slip type surface.

Platform shall have a power retractable awning that will cover the complete width and length of the platform for weather protection including withstanding 50-60 mph wind load.

SCISSORS HOIST

Vehicle shall have a single 24-foot scissors hoist assembly. Hydraulic system shall be FTC pump driven, PTO activation shall be an electric activated (HOT SHIFT), with an over speed protection feature. System shall have an emergency back-up system that will allow lowering of the vehicle box in a safe manner. All cylinders shall have pilot operated check valves and have velocity fuses for system failure.

CHASSIS OUTRIGGERS

Vehicle shall have four (4) external fold down type stabilizer outriggers, two (2) behind the chassis cab and two (2) behind the rear axle. Outrigger system shall have a double action hydraulic cylinder system, with pilot operated check valves and electrical interlock for brakes and transmission override. System shall have a back up system incase if primary system failure. Outrigger system shall be in accordance with ANSI 92-7 regulations.

CABIN BOARDING STAIRS

Vehicle shall have folding/adjustable stairs, which shall not be higher than 8 inches from the ground when positioned for patient loading and unloading.

PARTS AND WARRANTY

The manufacturer shall provide the following:

A. Full warranty, parts and labor for three (3) calendar years or 36,000 miles for the entire vehicle. The warranty shall begin with the date of final acceptance of each vehicle.

B. Ten (10) year warranty against structural defects for frame and chassis.

C. Extended major component warranties as follows:

(1) Engine - 5 years, 50,000 miles

(2) Transmission 5 years, 50,000 miles.

D. Manufacturer shall agree to extend a warranty period to correct any vehicle or major component defect. Warranty shall continue until said defects have been corrected to the satisfaction of AMC

E. Manufacturer shall guarantee availability of spare parts for 10 years.

PUBLICATIONS AND DRAWINGS

A. All publications and drawings shall be in English.

B. Maintenance Manuals. Provide three (3) current sets of maintenance manuals covering the vehicle and all of its major components, with the first vehicle delivered but no later than with the third vehicle delivered. Manuals shall provide information covering all standard, optional or special equipment applicable to the vehicles and shall include, but not be limited to, all adjustments tolerances, replacement and repair procedures, recommended preventive maintenance cycles and practices, trouble shooting procedures and necessary accompanying photographs and other illustrations of all major vehicle systems. Provide complete electrical system schematic drawings with each manual, prior to the delivery of the manuals, the manufacturer shall provide preliminary information as required to support adequate maintenance of the vehicles. On site training shall be provided by the manufacturer.

Parts Catalogs. Two-(2) current parts catalogs with current price lists provided at time of delivery of the first vehicle. Each catalog shall be assembled prior to delivery, with all sections under a single cover, and shall include information covering all standard, optional and specialized equipment applicable to the vehicles delivered.

Operators Manuals. Three (3) driver manuals shall be supplied at the time of delivery of the each vehicle.

DRIVER TRAINING

Manufacturer shall provide Air Force operators with orientation and driver training assistance for a minimum of five persons, sufficient to ensure the proper and safe operation of the vehicles by Air Force personnel.

GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

The purpose of this section is to describe the General Technical Requirements which apply to several of the sections of these Specifications.

The Manufacturer has the responsibility for all materials and accessories used in building the vehicle and making certain that they are properly installed, whether the item is manufactured by the Manufacturer or purchased from an outside source.

1. CODES

The vehicle shall comply with all local, Federal and State Codes and Standards, whether or not the specific Code sections are referenced within these specifications.

2. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS

The vehicle design shall provide for the safety of passengers, operators and maintenance personnel. It shall also take into consideration the safety of the elderly and handicapped.

The vehicle shall comply with all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards as established by the United States Department of Transportation, State and Local regulations that may apply at the time of delivery.

3. QUALITY OF MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP

1.Materials: All materials used in the construction of the vehicle and in all its parts shall conform to American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) or similar associations’ published standards. All materials shall be of good quality and new. All materials and all equipment used in the construction of the vehicle shall be exact duplicates in the manufacture, design, construction, and location for each vehicle delivered.

2. Welding: Welding procedures, welding materials and qualifications of operators shall be in accordance with ASTM standards and the standards of the American Welding

Society (AWS).

3. Flammability standards for Materials: All materials incorporated in the vehicles shall meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) for fire retardant and smokeless for transit vehicles. All fiberglass, plastic insulation and laminated plastics used in the equipment shall be fire retardant maximum 15 seconds self extinguishing by ASTM designation D-1692-68.

4. Quality of Construction: The Manufacturer’s construction shall be of good quality to assure that the vehicle is built in accordance with the requirements of the Specifications.

The Manufacturer also is responsible for the quality of materials purchased from others.

All burrs and sharp edges on construction regularly exposed to passengers, operators and maintenance personnel shall be dressed to prevent injury. The roof, body, windows and windshield of all vehicles shall be water tested and any leaks shall be repaired in a technically acceptable manner.

WIRING:

All wiring that is exposed shall be installed in flexible non-metallic looms, with crimped connectors and properly insulated. Wiring shall be of adequate size to carry designed electrical load without excessive voltage drop. Wiring passing through partitions or bulkheads shall have a rubber grommet for chafe protection and shall be routed and secured to prevent damage from abrasion and wear. Wiring shall be color and or number coded continuously throughout circuit. All electrical circuits shall have automatic resetting circuit breaker protection devices.

ENPLANING AND EPLANING REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

1) The enplaning/deplaning system must be adjustable to conform to various high platform aircraft.

2) System must interface with KC-10, C/KC-135, DC-8, MD-11, B- 707, B-737, B-

747, B-757, CRAF -767, L-100, L-88, L-1011.

3) System must be drivable and street-worthy and/or towable.

4) Safely enplane/deplane personnel/patients (litter/ambulatory) in inclement weather (i.e. snow, rain, hail, excessive heat, high humidity, etc.).

5) Capable of interfacing with ambus (height from ground 48 inches) and ambulance (height from ground 28 inches) for off-loading and on-loading of casualties and/or personnel and equipment.

6) Provide environmentally controlled interior atmosphere (temperature control) to maintain 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

7) Provides for safety measures to include: lighting, equipment/floor/wall tie downs, non-slip floors, emergency egress capabilities, fall protection, etc.

8) Must be capable of enplaning/deplaning 6 litters and 10 ambulatory patients in single lift within 2 minutes with a total weight limit of 5,500 pounds.

9) Timing Considerations: Must be capable of enplaning/deplaning 12 litters/20 ambulatory patients in 20 minutes (multiple lifts acceptable).

10) Capability to withstand daily operational use for a minimum of ten years.

11) Mean time in between failure (MTBF) of 3 years or 36,000 miles.

12) Mean time to repair (MTTR) shall not exceed four hours.

13) System to aircraft interface shall provide a secured, one-piece, platform (bridge plate) capable of support and safe transport of oversized medical equipment beyond measurements of NATO litter to include capability to perform a minimum six person carry.

14) Capability to be housed indoors and/or outdoors.

15) System shall be certified for air transport aboard C-5 and C-17 aircraft.

16) Multi-configuration feature capable of containing 6 litters/10 ambulatory and 5 crew members with restraints, seatbelts, litter brackets, floor securing devices etc.

17) Lighting capability to load during night and/or low light operations.

18) 3 duplex 110-120 VAC/50-60 Hz, Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter electrical outlets within the patient transport area.

19) Litter stanchion length to accommodate NATO litters.

20) All doors and extending side rails with locking mechanism.

SUPPLY CHAIN INTEGRITY.

1. Hardware Supply Chain Integrity. The vehicle shall be designed, produced, and delivered with security controls for the supply chain integrity of electronics hardware (i.e.

engine control units (ECUs)) that involve memory storage, data processing, and/or interfaces with the communication system or controller area network (CAN bus) within the vehicle. The vehicle shall be produced with mitigation to the risk of counterfeit electronic parts being installed in end items or otherwise entering the United States Air Force (USAF)/Department of Defense (DoD) inventory.

2. Software/Firmware Supply Chain Integrity. The vehicle shall be designed, produced, and delivered with security controls for the supply chain integrity of all delivered software and firmware. All software and firmware shall function as intended, and shall be free of vulnerabilities (i.e. defects, bugs, malware, etc.), either intentionally or unintentionally inserted as part of the software/firmware throughout the lifecycle. Any diagnostic and troubleshooting software or utility software for updating firmware shall be compatible for use on a Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit) operating system computer. Any interface hardware/cable (i.e. CAN bus, USB, RS-232) required to communicate between a host computer with utility/diagnostic software and the vehicle shall be provided with each vehicle.