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SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

Description: All-terrain Vehicles (ATV) are determined as a critical need for Lightning Academy as they conduct individual training for several courses throughout the severely restricted terrain of the East Range Training Complex. This training area has several steep gulches, draws, cliffs, and other dangerous terrain features that students may find themselves lost or injured around. Due to the severely restricted nature of the terrain within East Range, tactical vehicles are unable to traverse over 85% of the training area, making non-standard search and rescue platforms, such as ATVs, the best option in case of emergencies.

Background: Current UTV’s have consistent mechanical issues due to the life-cycle of this piece of equipment. In order to meet the requirements and specifications of the Lightning Academy Standard Operating Procedure we need to replace LA’s legacy UTV’s.

Requirements and Specifications: The specifications are listed below:

a. Required System Characteristics: UTVs need to meet the following specifications.

1. Minimum 900cc Maximum 1500cc 4-Stroke Single Cylinder Engine

2. The capability to seat at minimum 4 people and up to 6 personnel

3. 4x4 AED System(Drive system that can switch between 2 Wheel Drive and All-wheel drive via toggle/switch)

4. Automatic Transmission with in-line shifting capabilities ranging from Park, Neutral, Reverse, Low, and High

5. Greater than 1500 dry weight.

6. Front and Rear Storage rack capabilities of a minimum 100 pounds for front

7. storage rack and 225 pounds for the rear storage rack

8. Minimum 10 inch ground clearance

9. Minimum 500 pounds payload capacity

10. Minimum 1400 pound towing capacity with standard 1.25 inch receiver

11. Instrumentation: All Digital Gauge, Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Tripmeters, Hour Meter, Gear Indicator, Fuel Gauge, AWD Indicator, Volt

Meter, Coolant Temperature, Hi-Temp Light, Clock, DC Outlet

12. Lighting must be 50watt High Beam, dual 50watt low beam or better

b. Only new hardware will be accepted due to Information Assurance procedures. No grey market or used equipment will be accepted.

c. The contractor shall provide required service maintenance in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

Equipment Requested: 4 UTVs