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Brand Name or Equal Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van Amended
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This document presents detailed specifications for a Used Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van to be used as an ATF K-9 Transportation Platform. The required vehicle must be a 3/4 ton diesel cargo van with all-wheel or 4-wheel drive, manufactured between 2023-2026, with a maximum of 10,000 miles and still under factory warranty. Specific requirements include a 144"-156" wheelbase, 165-211 horsepower, length of 233" (+/- 2-3 inches), interior height of 79.1" with a high roof, and a width of 70" (+/- 2-3 inches).

Additional critical specifications mandate a cargo configuration with no passenger windows, a sliding side door approximately 71"-72" high and 51" wide, and the ability to accommodate K-9 kennels side by side. The van must have a payload capacity of 3400-3600 lbs, a 20-30 gallon fuel tank, and the capability to install a rear aftermarket AC unit. Acceptable colors are limited to white, tan, silver, or light grey, and the vehicle must have a clean title with no damage. The document emphasizes that the vehicle must be used to ensure compliance with 41 CFR 101-26.501-1.

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Salient Characteristics

When quoting on the listed brand name or equal item, quoters must ensure that the vehicle offered is either the specified brand name or an equal vehicle that meets the salient characteristics of the brand name vehicle. The offered items must generally conform to the size, material, durability, application, and use of the brand name item listed and salient characteristics listed. It is essential that the equivalent vehicle meet or exceed the performance and quality standards of the brand name vehicle to be considered acceptable for award. Quotations must include detailed descriptions and supporting documentation that clearly demonstrate how the offered products meet these requirements.

USED Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van - ATF K-9 Transportation Platform Specifications:

1. 3/4 Ton Or Approx Equivalent Cargo Van

2. Fuel Type: Diesel

3. Must be ALL WHEEL OR 4 WHEEL DRIVE

4. Wheelbase: 144”-156”

5. Horsepower: Between 165 – 211 Horsepower

6. LENGTH: 233” + or minus 2-3 inches

7. Interior Height: 79.1” + or minus 2-3 inches W/ high roof

8. Width: 70” + or minus 2-3 inches

9. Maximum Mileage: Not to exceed 10,000 miles

10. Must still be covered by factory warranty

11. Acceptable Colors: White, Tan, Silver or Grey (light in color)

12. Range of Years: 2023 – 2026

13. Must have a clean title

14. Must have no damage

15. No Passenger Van—Must be a cargo configuration

16. No windows in the cargo area

17. Must have ability to put rear aftermarket AC unit

18. Payload Capacity 3400-3600 lbs capacity

19. 20-30 gallon fuel tank

20. K-9 trainers must be able to walk from the front to the back inside with K-9 Kennels installed side by side

21. Needs to be a sliding side door with approximate height of 71”-72” with a width of approximately 51”. These measurements + or minus 1” – 3 “.

22. MUST BE A USED VEHICLE TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH 41 CFR 101-26.501-1.

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