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Tractor Units
REQUIREMENTS CORRELATION TABLE
One of the primary missions for 100th LRS Ground transportation is to be able deliver cargo throughout the country to various locations to include all RAF and USAF Air bases and to transport vehicles to and from contractors.
| RCT CONT. |
| SYSTEMS CAPABILITIES | |
AND CHARACTERISTICS
THRESHOLD
OBJECTIVE
Design and construction.
The Contractor shall successfully integrate and coordinate all activity needed to execute this requirement. The Contractor shall manage the timeliness, completeness, and quality of problem identification. The Contractor shall promptly identify issues to the Government and take timely corrective action. The Contractor shall seek to ensure mission partner satisfaction and professional and ethical behavior of all contractor personnel.
1. Materials, protective coatings, and finish
| a. Protective coatings |
| Standard commercial practice |
| b. Finish Color (list a standard color and any colors that shall be listed as alternate order options) |
| Blue/ white/black |
| c. Rustproofing |
| Standard rust proofing – Extra Protection from winter, specifically heavily salted area rust proofing |
| d. Metals to be used |
| Aluminum or stainless steel |
| e. Identification and information plates |
| Have a Unique Identification (UID) information permanent affixed on or near the respective identification plate(s) marked IAW MIL-STD-130. UID shall be marked as both a bar code and human readable markings and include the following information: Serial Number, Manufacturer’s Part Number, NSN, CAGE Code, Contract Number, Date of Warranty Expiration. |
| f. Transportation data plate |
| a. Shipping weight |
b. Loading cubage
c. Overall height, width, and length
d. Front and rear axle loads
e. Tie down information
2. Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health (ESOH)
| a. Foreign object damage (FOD). |
| All loose metal parts, such as pins or connector covers, shall be securely attached to the Tractor unit tire valve stem caps shall be made of plastic. |
3. Metal related components
| Welders and welding |
| Welding procedures shall be in accordance with a nationally recognized welding code. The surface parts to be welded shall be free from rust, scale, paint, grease, and other foreign matter. Welds shall be of sufficient size and shape to develop the full strength of the welded parts. Welds shall transmit stress without cracking or permanent distortion when the parts connected by the welds are subjected to test, proof, and service loadings. |
4. Government Specifications
| b. Wheelbase (mm) |
| 3200mm Minimum - 4000mm Maximum |
| c. Wheel/Axle Configuration |
| 6x4 or 6x2 |
| d. Engine Size (minimum) |
| 410 HP |
| e. External Dimensions |
| Width: 2500mm minimum |
Length: 12200mm Minimum - 13600mm Maximum Height: 4000mm Maximum.
| f. Interior Cabin Space (Maximum) |
| Width: 2.24m |
Depth: 2.28m Height: 1.94m (0.5m variation allowable)
| g. Interior beds available |
| 2 (separate) exactly |
| h. Tonnage minimum |
| 44 tons (standard Ton 1 ton = 2000lbs) |
| j. Transmission |
| Manual/Automatic |
| k. Fuel Efficiency (Maximum consumption) |
| 40 liters per 100 kilometers |
| l. Odometer Reading |
| 100 miles maximum at time of delivery |
| m. Connections |
| Couples with fifth wheel and kingpin |
Must include Headlights (Cornering Optional) and Fog Lights Top Lights
| o. Number or Doors |
| 2 (minimum) |
| p. Cabin Space |
| 2 Personnel (sit and sleep) (minimum) |
| q. Air bags |
| Front / side (Minimum) |
| r. Seatbelts/Occupant Restraint (Y/N?): |
| Yes, All seats |
| s. Radio Display |
| AM/FM (minimum). Must include Satellite Navigation (SATNAV), tailored to lorry travel over UK/European Roads, able to be updated yearly |
| t. Interior Heating/Ventilation & Cooling |
| Engine Driven Heating and Cooling (does not need to operate while the truck is off) |
| u. Auxiliary power receptacle |
| 1 socket in cab- 12V/2 pin - Minimum |
1 USB outlet - Minimum
| v. Fifth wheel Adjustment |
| Must have sliding fifth wheel to accommodate various trailer sizes |
| w. Trailer Connection for Air/Electric |
| Standard UK Connections. (Service and emergency w/ male/female fittings) and 24V12V, standard UK/EU specific |
| x. Spare tire/jack and lug wrench |
| Optional |
| y. Tachograph |
| Tachograph must be disabled. Tachograph will not be utilized and must not flash any codes or warnings |
| z. Truck-Care Manual |
| Minimum 3 complete workshop manuals and 1 electronic copy |
5. Weight and Dimensions
| a. Maximum dimensions (Length, Width, Height) |
| Width: 2.24m |
Depth: 2.28m Height: 1.94m (0.5m variation allowable)
6. Maintainability
| a. Inspection and servicing provisions |
| Inspections and servicing will be done by our Vehicle Management team on RAF Mildenhall |
7. Mobility: Same capabilities as the standard 6x4/6x2 loaded to its gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) shall:
| a. Max speed paved road |
| EU Compliant |
| b. Average speed gravel road |
| 25 MPH |
| c. Average speed Belgian-block or cobblestone road |
| 15 MPH |
| d. Speed limitation device |
| All motor vehicles with a maximum mass exceeding 12 tones first registered after 31 December 1987 and all motor vehicles with a maximum mass exceeding 3.5 tones but not more than 12 tones first registered after 31 December 2007. |
The device shall be set in such a way that the speed cannot exceed 90 km/h, bearing in mind the technological tolerance of the device.
| e. Acceleration |
| Standard commercial |
| f. Drive Train |
| Rear Differential Lock for Mud/Snow |
| g. Suspension |
| Must be EU Compliant |
Air suspension that meets the definition of Directive (EU) 96/53 of the European Parliament and Council Annex II Air Suspension
A suspension system is air suspended if at least 75 % of the spring effect is caused by the air spring
| h. Steering |
| Variable Power steering -- Easy to steer at low speeds (5-25 MPH), controlled at cruising speed |
| i. Service brakes |
| Anti-lock brakes and axles must be approved according to international regulations in force: ECE-R13 for road vehicles. |
The retarder system/endurance brake must be built as a second independent brake system IAW ADR 9.2.3.1 fulfilling the EU performance parameters required. Current industry standard is a fluid dynamic retarder/endurance brake.
9.2.4.6 Vehicle Endurance Braking thermal configuration
| j. Parking brakes |
| Must be EU Compliant |
8. Engine System: In accordance with
| a. Starter |
| Standard commercial |
| b. Starting Aids |
| Standard commercial --The engine shall start within 15 seconds cranking in any ambient temperature within the required operating range of the Refueling Vehicle. Internal engine starting aids, fluid starting aids, and heat from the winterization system may be used prior to and during the start period to facilitate engine starting. |
| c. Exhaust |
| Must be EU Compliant |
The exhaust system (including the exhaust pipes) shall be so directed or protected to avoid any danger to the load through heating or ignition. Parts of the exhaust system situated directly below the fuel tank (diesel) shall have a clearance of at least 100 mm or be protected by a thermal shield.
Exhaust system outlet(s) shall be directed away from personnel accessing any control panel or equipment compartment and the engine air intake.
| d. Engine diagnostic system |
| Standard Commercial (EOBDII) -- If the engine is equipped with an electronic control module, a diagnostic system shall be provided with a means to indicate engine faults; it shall be equipped with a CAN buss connector. If the Refueling Vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic or built-in-test system, the engine diagnostic system shall be integrated with it; if not, it shall be a stand-alone system. |
| e. Engine operator instruments |
| Standard Commercial |
9. Technical Data
| a. Manufacturer publications |
| The contractor shall provide the following manufacturer’s publications in Indexed Portable Document Format (IPDF). One digital copy on disc shall be furnished to AFLCMC/WNZ 30 days prior to the first hardware delivery. All manuals shall be delivered with either unlimited data rights or as a minimum, a Government Purpose License, to allow the Air Force to electronically store, print, distribute and update the manual. Manuals are subject to government review and approval in accordance with MIL-PRF-32216. Any changes or corrections noted by the Air Force shall be corrected and updated pages or manuals shall be submitted. Only one digital copy is required per order regardless of quantity of units. |
| b. Operator’s manual |
| The operator’s manual shall include all information required for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle. The operator’s manual shall include at least the following: |
a. General description and step-by-step instructions for the operation of the vehicle and its auxiliary equipment
b. Checklists, lubrication charts, and basic troubleshooting procedures for the daily maintenance inspection and mission readiness checks that the operator is expected to perform.
c. Schedules for required preventative maintenance and required periodic maintenance.
d. Full descriptions and illustrations for the location and function of all controls
e. List of all checks and adjustments needed in preparation for placing the vehicle into service upon receipt from the contractor.
f. Preparation Instructions for shipment or storage
g. Warranty information and a list that details the period of the warranty for the complete vehicle and for any component that exceeds the warranty of the complete vehicle. Addresses and telephone numbers shall be provided for all warranty providers listed.
| c. Service and repair manuals |
| Service and repair manuals shall be provided for the chassis, engine, transmission, body, and equipment. The service manuals shall identify any special tools and test equipment required and shall cover troubleshooting and maintenance as well as minor and major repair procedures. The text shall contain performance specifications, tolerances, fluid capacities, current data, voltage data, resistance data, test procedures, and any illustrations or exploded views that may be required to perform proper maintenance by qualified mechanics. The service and repair manuals shall contain an alphabetical subject index as well as a table of contents. The manual shall contain at least the following where applicable: |
a. Pneumatic, electrical, and fuel schematics
b. Schedules for required preventative maintenance and required periodic maintenance.
c. Troubleshooting, servicing, disassembly, repair, and assembly procedures
| d. Illustrated parts breakdown |
| An illustrated parts breakdown (IPB) manual shall be provided for the chassis, engine, transmission, body, and equipment. IPB manuals shall include illustrations and exploded views as needed to properly identify all parts, assemblies, subassemblies, and special equipment. All components of assemblies shown in illustrations or exploded views shall be identified by reference numbers that correspond to the reference numbers in the parts list. All purchased parts shall be cross-referenced with the original manufacturer’s name and part number. The IPB manual shall provide the description and quantity of each item used per vehicle. The size, thread dimensions, torque specifications, and special characteristics shall be provided for all nonstandard nuts, bolts, screws, washers, grease fittings, and similar items. The IPB manuals shall contain a numerical index. The manuals shall contain a list of all the component vendor names, addresses, and telephone numbers referenced in the parts list. |
10. Product Conformance Provisions & Inspection Requirements
The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this Purchase Description, conform to the producer’s own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices, and be the same product offered for sale in the commercial marketplace, modified as necessary to comply with the requirements herein. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance.
| a. Classification of inspections |
| The inspection requirements specified herein are classified as follows: |
a. First production inspection
b. Conformance inspection
| b. First production inspection |
| The first production for the Tractor unit Vehicle shall be subjected to the analyses, demonstrations, examinations, and tests described throughout. The contractor shall provide or arrange for all test equipment and facilities. |
| c. Conformance inspection |
| Each production Recovery retriever Vehicle shall be subjected to the examination |
Inspection Requirements
| d. General inspection requirements |
| Apparatus used in conjunction with the inspections specified herein shall be laboratory precision type, calibrated at proper intervals to ensure laboratory accuracy. |
| e. Data |
| During all testing specified herein, at least the following data, unless not applicable, shall be recorded at intervals not to exceed 30 minutes. Additional data or shorter intervals shall be provided as appropriate for any specific test. |
a. Date.
b. Time started.
c. Time finished.
d. Ambient temperature.
e. Ambient humidity.
| f. Warranty |
| Minimum: 36 Months |
Provide all documentation if there are carry over warranties for the chassis and all parts or equipment on the Recovery retriever vehicles
| g. Operation and Training Package |
| Train the Trainer for Operation and Maintenance |
| h. Delivery |
| Deliver all ordered vehicles to RAF Mildenhall for acceptance. |
