Statement of Work Fuel Tanker Gear Ratio Rebuild 03-03-2020.docx

Statement of Work Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 03/03/2020

1.0 PROJECT TITLE

2011 Freightliner Differential Gear upgrades on (2) Fuel Tanker Trucks and (2) Water Tanker Trucks for MERS Maynard

1.1 Background:

· Currently, FEMA-MERS maintains 2 - 3,000 Gallon fuel tanker trucks and 2 – 3,000 Gallon Water Tanker Trucks. These vehicles are geared at 6.14, limiting the top speed to about 58 MPH at maximum engine RPM of around 2150, which is about 400 RPM above Cummins recommended max RPM, and up against the Governor.

· With the increase in Speed Limits across the nation, (some interstates and state highways have reached 85 mph), the governed maximum speed of 58 mph on these fuel tanker trucks is causing a hazardous over the road environment for the operator. The goal of this re-gearing project is to increase the maximum safe travel speed of these tankers by upgrading the gear ratio thus increasing their highway speed to a maximum of 77 MPH. Modifying these vehicles will allow them to transit both interstates and state highways at or closer to the posted speed limits and not impede the flow of traffic and not exceed the manufacturers recommend RPM.

2.0 SCOPE

2.1 General:

· Request the contract be administered and used to accomplish the required mechanical modification to support the FEMA- MERS ability to safely and efficiently transport bulk fuel and water during deployments to and from Presidentially declared disasters.

· The contractor must assess and establish a rebuild plan to increase the top speed of the following tanker trucks as prescribed in Section 3.0:

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Procurement Sensitive Data

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· Freightliner M2 Business Class, 917T3000, 3,000-gallon Fuel Tanker Trucks (2 each)

· Freightliner M2 Business Class, 917T3000, 3,000-gallon Water Tanker Trucks (2 each)

3.0 SPECIFIC TASKS

Contractor will provide all equipment, labor, materials, and any other accessories required to accomplish the items/tasks listed below.

3.1 General Requirements:

· The 6 x 6-wheel drive capability of the vehicles shall remain intact. No changes made to this capability.

· The current Air Lift Certification (ATTLA) for these vehicles shall remain unchanged.

· The current fuel and water distribution capability shall remain unchanged.

· The maximum speed shall be changed from 55 MPH and be no less than 75 MPH and no more than 77 MPH.

3.2 Gear Ratio Requirements

· New Gears will be installed in each of the three differentials on each Tanker Truck with a new gear ratio of 3.73.

· The new maximum top speed shall be 77 MPH at 2000 RPM.

· The fuel pump Governor shall not be maxed out.

4.0 DELIVERABLES/INSPECTION SCHEDULE

4.1 Mechanical Work Inspection and Approval:

· All plans for the differential repair/rebuild work & associated parts and POL lists will be approved by COR and the FEMA-MERS Detachment Designated Subject Matter Expert (SME) prior to start of project:

· All mechanical work will be approved by COR;

· After this section has been completed, the FEMA-MERS Detachment Designated SME will inspect, approve, and report approval/disapproval to the COR.

4.2 COR Final Acceptance and Inspection:

· The COR will conduct a final acceptance based upon recommendations from the FEMA-MERS Designated SME’s inspection at the completion of all mechanical work, modifications and installation;

· The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance of the items that conform to the requirements of the contract. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or equipment at no increase in contract price. If repair/rebuild will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services.

5.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The Government will deliver and retrieve the equipment to be repaired from the contractor’s designated place of business and all work will be performed at contractor’s place of business.

The Government reserves the right to visit contractor’s work site anytime during the period of performance.

5.1 Security

· Contractor will be responsible for the security of all Government Property while in their custody.

6.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance for this award should not exceed 120 calendar days from contract award date.

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