Requirement_4.docx

1. Chinook (CH-47) left side fall protection platform

a. 1 each: CH-47F left side fall protection platform.

The platform shall comply as a minimum with the following requirements:

b. Fuel tanks freely accessible when platform is installed to helicopter.

· Adjustable rail system to accommodate range of the rotor system.

· Folding engine access deck with rail system near stair unit.

· Failsafe to deck hinge system.

· OSHA required kick plates to surround the deck system for added fall protection, classified as work platform.

· Air and Electric Hook ups on both ends of the platform.

· At least two tool trays.

· Tie downs on 4 locations.

· Forward guard rail of main deck will have a slide-out rail to guard the front of rotor head cowl.

· Handrail fall protection system.

· Both ends of the work platform need to elevate within a range of 32”.

· Platform shall comply with OSHA (CFR 1910) regulations. The equipment needs to be manufactured out of aluminum in order to make it easy moveable inside the hangar. To ensure long life time, make it recognizable as 302nd Squadron equipment and easy visible the racks shall be powder coated in “Carmel Orange”. On at least two sides all equipment shall be marked “302 SQN” in black paint.

· Platform shall have an identification plate which shows at least Manufacturer, part number and manufacturing date.

· Platform shall have directional and locking casters.

· The vendor shall keep a customer file for future support such as repairs, replacement and any additional requirements.

· Vendor needs to install all provided equipment and provide handling instructions at 302nd Squadron facilities, Fort Hood, TX within 5 days of equipment arrival at 302nd SQDN.

· Vendor is responsible for handling and crating of equipment.

· The platform shall be ready for pick-up by government arranged transportation at vendor facility no later than 90 days after order confirmation.