Updated_Governement_Requirement.docx

Government Specifications

BACKGROUND

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Fire Protection Group (FPG), of the Emergency Services Office (ESO) facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland is tasked to protect both the NIST community and the surrounding Montgomery County community in the event of any fire, hazmat, and/or medical emergencies. To provide services in the medical emergency field, the FPG has an ambulance that has been leased through GSA. The ambulance is an International/ Wheelcoach has historically broken down multiple times which resulted in it being removed from service. It has been determined that only a replacement engine and components will return the ambulance to service functionality. Per the lease agreement that NIST has entered with GSA, NIST responsible for repair or replacement of any broken parts on a GSA leased vehicle.

ENGINE REQUIRMENTS

The engine shall be an International MaxxForce 7 and shall be an exact replacement to the nonfunctioning engine currently within the ambulance. Due to this vehicle being leased through GSA Leasing Services, only International Brand parts listed below are acceptable. The VIN number and model for reference are as follows:

VIN - 1HTMYSKK4CH652522

Vehicle Model - 4300M7 SBA LP 4x2.

Engine Model - Model A220 220HP @ 2600RPM / 560 LBFT-Torq @ 1400 RPM Curb Idle, Fuel Rate @ Advertised Power, Valve Lash, and Injection Timing are Non-Adjustable.

Emission Control System: ECM, TC(2), CAC, DFI, EGR, OC, PTOX Displacement: 6.4 liter Only International Brand part numbers offered from authorized dealers will be determined technically acceptable All requested parts shall be OEM International parts, all parts that are customarily installed on the engine shall be in place without damage, in order to be determined acceptable.

The required replacement parts are as follows:

DELIVERY

All parts must be delivered to the NIST Maintenance Garage building 303, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899-0001

INSTALLITION

No engine/vehicle installation is required within this solicitation. NIST will coordinate the installation separately.

TESTING

There shall be factory documentation stating the motor and other related parts have been tested/inspected by International prior to shipping to NIST. Government inspection will confirm that the unaltered engine data plate matches the serial number imprinted on the engine itself.

WARRANTY

The standard International Brand manufacturer warranty shall apply with this engine and all supplied components.

GOVERNMENT ACCEPTANCE

The NIST technical point of contact will inspect that all the specifications within this document have been met for acceptance within fourteen (14) business days.

PAYMENT

Advance payment is not authorized. Partial Payments are not authorized. The contractor may invoice in one lump sum after Government acceptance has occurred.

ENGINE CORE CHARGES

NIST is requesting the core charge deposits be waived for 30 days after the Government acceptance date. The awardee shall arrange pick up of the existing Maxxforce 7 model A220 engine core, EGRC cooler, and EGRC kit within this 30-day time frame. The awardee shall schedule and pick up the components with no cost to the Government at the end period of the 30 day timeframe.