Lenco _ Sole Source Specifications 06_03_26.pdf
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- PE-66249-NONST-2026-000000108
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- Liberty County, Georgia
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This is a Sole Source Specifications document for the City of Valdosta, Georgia's Police Division outlining requirements for the procurement of a Lenco BearCat armored tactical vehicle. The document details the comprehensive specifications and certifications of the Lenco BearCat, including armor protection constructed of certified Mil-Spec steel with vertical armor panels measuring 0.50 inches thick in single-piece solid construction, gunports with backup armor at equivalent thickness, and proprietary welding techniques throughout the vehicle structure. The vehicle features a 126-135 inch wheelbase with custom-tuned suspension and has been certified by the Department of the Army's U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center for both ballistic protection and automotive performance. The BearCat meets multiple independent third-party ballistic standards including EN 1063 BR7, NIJ IV, and STANAG 4569 Level 2, and has been tested against .50 caliber multi-hit threats, hand grenades, anti-personnel mines, and 20mm fragmentation threats.
The vehicle incorporates extensive tactical features including a patented zero gravity counter-balanced rotating roof hatch system, height-adjustable gunner stand, automatic door lock-out mechanism, welded running boards rated for 3,000 pounds lateral loading, and 390 square feet of interior space. The BearCat includes a roof-mounted water nozzle with internal joystick controls, bumper-integrated hydraulic entry bars, vehicle-integrated on-board SCBA system, and optional tactical EMS interior layout with medical cabinetry and trauma lighting. The vehicle is built on a commercial Ford chassis with access to 160+ authorized Ford Service Centers nationwide, includes a three-year Lenco warranty plus Ford OEM coverage, and demonstrates a mean time between repair of 24,906 miles with 98% operational readiness. The estimated operational cost is $558 per 10,000 miles, and Lenco offers refurbishment and trade-in programs for end-of-life vehicles.
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Designer and Manufacturer of Tactical Armored Security Vehicles 10 Betnr Industrial Drive · Pittsfield, MA 01201 · Tel (413) 443-7359 · Fax (413) 445-7865 www.LencoArmor.com · e-mail: Info@LencoArmor.com
SOLE SOURCE SPECIFICATIONS
Lenco Industries, Inc.
10 Betnr Industrial Drive Pittsfield, MA, 01201 E-mail: Contracting@LencoArmor.com Phone: 413-443-7359
DATE: June 03,2026
RE: Sole Source Specifications for the Lenco BearCat
Lenco BearCat Key Features, Testing and Certifications
Armor Protection
• Armor Panels constructed of Certified Mil-Spec Steel
• Vertical Armor Panels are .50 inch thick, one-piece solid construction from the front of the vehicle to the rear of the vehicle
• Gunports and all surrounding armor protection, including backup armor, is .50 inch thick.
• Proprietary welding technique utilized in sidewall, floor and roof construction
• Armored hood, radiator protection, fuel tank, exterior lighting armor backup, inner fender armor, door and window pocket armor backup
• Department of the Army, U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center – Ballistic Certification for armor plate used in every BearCat manufactured
• Independent Third-Party Testing to the following threats / ballistic standards: EN 1063 BR7, NIJ IV, STANAG 4569 Level 2, .50 CAL M2 Multi-Hit, .50 CAL M33 Multi-Hit, DM51x2 Hand Grenades, DM31 Anti-Personnel Mine, M67x2 Hand Grenades, 20mm FSP, V50 (BL) P Ballistic Test
Mobility & Automotive Safety
• 126” – 135” Wheelbase
• Custom-tuned suspension, including shocks, springs, bump stops, front and rear sway bars, track bar and radius arms
• Proprietary OEM Frame-to-Body construction
• Department of the Army, U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center, Aberdeen Proving Grounds – Automotive Performance Testing to the following standards:
o Test Operating Procedures (TOP) o North Atlantic Treating Organization (NATO) Reference Mobility Model (NRMM) http://www.lencoarmor.com/ mailto:Contracting@LencoArmor.com www.LencoArmor.com · e-mail: Info@LencoArmor.com o NATO Allied Vehicle Testing Publication (AVTP) o Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
• Human Factors Integration - Safety Assessment Review (SAR) o Fort Knox, KY o Fort Belvoir, VA
• National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance (OVSC), Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) Compliance Testing o Center of Gravity Test o FMVSS 105 – Hydraulic Brake Test o FMVSS 206 – Door Locks and Door Retention Test o FMVSS 207 – Seating Systems o FMVSS 210 – Seat Belt Anchorages o FMVSS 302 – Flammability of Interior Components
• National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA), Member Tested and Recommended Certification o 2003 Certification o 2020 Re-Certification
• U.S. Air Force Air Transportability Test Loading Activity (ATTLA) – Air Transportation Certification o Lockheed C-5 Galaxy o Boeing C-17 Globemaster III o Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Tactical Features
• Patented, zero gravity counter balanced & rotating roof hatch system
• Height-adjustable gunner stand with removable / serviceable design - US Patent No. 11,561,060 B1, granted to Lenco on 01/24/2023
• Automatic Door Lock-Out (side doors) with single tap release
• Welded Running Boards rated to hold 3,000 lbs. at each side & 2,500 lbs. on rear
• Occupant situational awareness
• 390 square feet of interior space
• 2-Piece Bumper-integrated hydraulic entry bars with attachments for Audio / Video, Chemical Deployment, and Water Deployment
• Roof Mounted Water Nozzle with internal joystick controls
• Bumper Mounted Water Nozzle with internal joystick controls
• Vehicle-Integrated On-Board SCBA System
• Tactical EMS interior layout, workstation, medical cabinet, oxygen storage and trauma lighting
• 68 Gallon Single Fuel Cell
• 40” Water Fording Package with Independent 3rd Party Testing
Service, Reliability & Interoperability
• Commercial Chassis common to government fleet
• Commercial Chassis Warranty and Service history at nearly 160+ Authorized Ford Service Centers across the United States www.LencoArmor.com · e-mail: Info@LencoArmor.com
• Ford OEM Warranty
• 3 Year Lenco Warranty
• Operational and Support Cost: Average cost of $558 USD per 10,000 miles of operation
• Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM): 24,906 mean miles between repair, 1.3 hours mean time to repair and 98% operational readiness
• Interoperability with hundreds of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies across the United States;
reduces training cost and limits response time in joint operations
• Lenco Refurbishment Program – (4) individual ‘Schedules’ of refurbishment work that address Ford chassis components, Lenco components, paint and upgrades.
• Lenco Trade-In Program – End-of-Life vehicles can be traded-in to Lenco for value against the acquisition of a new or used model vehicle.
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