Uplift Type 6 Brush Truck_SOW_87 CES.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

UPLIFT TYPE-6 BRUSH TRUCK

JOINT BASE MDL, NEW JERSEY

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: The contractor shall provide labor for one (1) - two

(2) upfitted Type-6 Wildland Firefighting Vehicle to include listed equipment as specified below to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.

2. GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK: The Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Fire & Emergency Services Flight (U.S. Government) seeks a fabricator with experience building Type 6 Wildland Fire Engines that are equipped with brush cages and under carriage protection. These trucks will be equipped with full brush cages, which are a series of pipes, bars, and metal plates that are bolted to the truck. This protection includes steel skid plates under the truck to protect the fuel tank, engine, transmission, emission components and other vital parts. The brush protection covers the top, front, rear and undercarriage as well as reinforces the sides of the body. The New Jersey Pine Barrens environment consists of sandy soil and thick under story, with Pitch Pine and Sort Leaf Virginia Pine being the primary trees. These trees have shallow roots which allow skilled firefighters the ability to aggressively run down a fire. This tactic consists of two trucks cutting a path (physically pushing the trees over) into the woods with the truck and driving counterclockwise around the fire while constructing control lines. This brush cage also allows for swift egress from rapidly changing conditions in emergency situations.

3. VENDOR REQUIREMENTS: Vendor must at a minimum, meet the following:

a. Experience – Must be able to provide proof of experience upfitting vehicles to a Type 6 Wildland Firefighting Apparatus.

b. Location – Vendor must be located within the following miles from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, Zip code 08641 in accordance with JBMDL Permissible Operating Distance (POD) & DAFI 24-301, Para. 1.7.5 and DoD 4500.36-R, C2.2.3.3.4

i. West – 145 miles to Mechanicsburg, PA

ii. North/East – 95 miles to New York City

iii. South/East – 66 miles to Atlantic City

iv. South/West – 174 miles to Washington, DC

4. Requirements for Type-6 Wildland Firefighting Vehicle:

a. The Government will provide the following vehicle to the vendor for upfitting.

(AP-1, AP-1-1, AP-1-2, AP-1-3, AP-1-4)

i. One (1) 2024 Ford F-450 Chassis

ii. Wheelbase – 144.5 inches

iii. Engine – 7.3 Liter

1. Fuel – Gasoline

2. Transmission – 10 Speed Automatic

3. Electronic Shift on the fly

iv. Differential – 4.88 locking rear

v. Weight – 16,000 Gross Vehicle Weight

vi. Integrated trailer brake controller

vii. Alternator – Standard 190-amp total capacity

b. Body Specifications

i. Service Body – Knapheide Model 500 Series

ii. Bed Length – 9 feet

iii. Bed Width – 54 inches

iv. Compartment Depth – 20 inches

v. Compartment Height – 40 inches

vi. Cab-to-Axle Length – 60 inches

c. Install Requirements:

i. Tank and Pump Section

1. The vendor will mount the 275-gallon tank in the bed of the truck centered between the wheel wells of the bed and 20 inches back from the rear wall of the cab. Mounting shall be done with adequate strength corrosion resistant fasteners matched to the size of the tank mounting pad. Tank overflow will discharge under the truck and away from the catalytic converter. (AP-2)

2. Passenger Side front pump compartment floor is to be removed and replaced with expanded metal or grate to allow pine needles to fall through without building up.

3. Install customer supplied pump in the passenger side front compartment. Pump shall be mounted to the upgraded floor(or expanded metal or grate) of the compartment utilizing adequate bracing and reinforcement of the compartment floor. engine recoil starter will be installed facing the rear of the truck with the pump facing the front. (AP-3)

4. Mount the pump fuel tank next to the reel in a fabricated enclosure able to withstand the weight of a firefighter standing on it. Run the fuel line to the pump and include an inline fuel filter at the pump.

Fuel line should be protected from abrasion and heat. (AP-4)

5. Fabricate a removable panel with expanded/mesh metal in a suitable metal frame with adequate strength to support the weight of a fire fighter standing on the top. The top of the panel should line up with the step on the front of the pump compartment. (AP-5)

a. Cut the rear wall of the pump compartment out, below the well area floor, next to the pump, and install removable expanded metal to allow for ventilation and access to rear of engine for service. Cut the front pump compartment wall above the step and install expanded metal for additional ventilation. (AP-6)

6. Plumb the tank discharge to the pump using adequate rated braided hose with swivel style fittings. This plumbing should be no smaller than the intake diameter of the pump. It shall be equipped with a matched size ¼ turn brass or stainless-steel ball valve.

7. The circulating line shall be adequate size to prevent heat buildup while minimizing pressure loss. Line should discharge back into the tank to dissipate heat. It shall be made of braided steel hose equipped with a ball valve located on the pump discharge manifold. (AP-7)

8. Mount the Hannay Reels EPSF 30-23-24 RT to the bed floor between the tank and tailgate leaving room for the spare tire. Use corrosion resistant hardware. Plumb the booster reel to the pump.

A brass or stainless-steel ball valve shall be located near the pump where it is easily accessible from the ground level. Plumbing from the pump to the booster reel shall be adequate rated braided steel hose with swivel style fittings. Hose will come off the reel without the need to put the tail gate down. (AP-8)

9. Rollers will be installed on the rear of the reel to allow operating from the rear of the truck.

10. Fabricate and install a hose manifold mounted to the front top portion of the tank. Plumbing shall be piped to a 1.5-inch manifold located on the front top of the tank. Manifold shall have a ¼ turn brass or stainless-steel ball valve between the manifold and the pump. Pipe shall have a union installed for easy removal.

Manifold inlet diameter will be no smaller than the pump discharge pipe diameter. Manifold will be made of either galvanized pipe or square tubing. (AP-9)

11. Plumbing from the pump to the manifold union will be adequate rated braided steel hose with swivel style fittings matched to the pump discharge diameter.

12. Manifold shall have one 1.5-inch discharge located at the left side rear of the manifold equipped with a brass or stainless-steel ball valve and adapter from NPT to NSTM. Manifold will be equipped with a Trident Emergency Products 3/8 thermal relief valve Part number: 30.062.0 and plumbed to discharge into the tank.

13. Manifold shall have one 1.0-inch discharge located on the right-side rear of the manifold equipped with a brass or stainless-steel ball valve and adapter from NPT to NSTM.

14. Manifold will have a ½ inch, ¼ turn ball valve mounted at the lowest point on the manifold to allow easy draining in the wintertime. Valve will have a cap on the end to help prevent leaking in the event the valve leaks.

15. The tank is equipped with a fill inlet in the rear center of the tank.

The inlet will be piped with minimum of 1 ½ inch galvanized pipe and shall be designed to allow filling from right side of the body.

A fill pipe mounted on right side of the body equipped with either a check valve or ball valve and 1 ½ inch NST female adapter with matching cap shall be provided. All plumbing and valves unless otherwise listed shall be full flow ¼ turn ball valves made of either brass or stainless steel.

16. Plumbing shall have two (2) 1.0-inch blowout adapters one installed after the tank to pump valve and the other after the valve near the hose reel for ease of draining the system and hose reel with compressed air.

17. A drain in the bottom of the pump shall be equipped with a ¼ turn ball valve to allow easy draining of the pump.

18. A standard pumper style overhead fill tower with an overflow pipe will be located towards the center of the tank. This overflow pipe will be plumbed to dump out the bottom of the truck. Overflow pipe should not dump directly on to the catalytic converter. (AP- 10)

19. Pump control panels shall be mounted in a convenient location for the fire fighter in the well. A second pump control panel will be mounted in the cab console. These control panels are included with the Hale 168-00048-010 kit. (AP-11 & AP-11-1)

20. Vendor will supply the following items:

a. 275-gallon poly tank will be supplied by the vendor and included in vendor price.

b. Provide all hardware, plumbing supplies and mounts.

c. Supply any additional supplies needed to complete the plumbing section.

21. The Government will supply the following items:

a. Hale Pumps 545-075XO-B18

b. 168-00048-010 Dual Control Panel

c. Hannay Reels model EPSF 30-23-24 RT Reel

d. Trident Emergency Products Part number: 30.062.0 3/8-inch thermal relief valve

ii. Electrical Section

1. The requirements for Wire, Connections and Routing:

a. All wiring installed in the truck should be suitable for use in severe duty fire apparatus.

i. Severe is defined as extreme heat, off-road in sand/ mud, and smokey environment.

b. Exterior switches shall be heavy duty marine style switches.

c. Only SGX, STX, SXL, SAE J1127 Welding Cable, GXL or TXL wiring is acceptable.

d. NOTE: Copper Clad Aluminum wire will not be used, no exceptions.

e. Wire (cable) will have adequate protection to prevent chafing, shorting, heat damage and snags

f. Conduit or loom should be used wherever prone to radiant heat or abrasion.

g. Wires should be routed to prevent pinching, chaffing or physical damage.

h. Wire should have adequate length and not pulled tight against any surfaces. Wires passing through panels will either utilize bulkhead connectors or heavy duty adequately sized wiring grommets.

i. Whenever possible splices should be avoided and limited to accessible areas. (Example: a 16-foot run of wire should not consist of two (2) – 8-foot sections with a butt connector in the center.

j. Wiring connectors shall be crimped type or crimp solder seal type connectors with adequate weatherproof insulation.

k. Solder type connectors and Weather pack style connections are acceptable. T-Tap type splices shall not be used.

l. Ground points should be adequately sized and properly distributed.

m. No more than four (4) wires shall be stacked on a single ground stud.

n. Circuits shall be designed with good engineering practices and protected with fusible links, circuit breakers, oversized wire or fuses.

o. Circuit breakers, fusible links and fuses should be easily accessible and clearly marked.

p. Relays and solenoids will be adequate rated automotive or marine type designed for severe duty use.

2. Wire the pump starter to the chassis batteries using adequately sized automotive grade primary wire.

a. Install one (1) Black Oak Marine Accent light to light up the area of the pump. It will be switched on using Up Fitter Switch #3. (AP-12)

3. The vendor will install a customer supplied non isolated, second battery, wired to work in parallel with the factory battery and chassis electrical system. Battery is to be located in an accessible spot along the Frame Rail with a skid plate for protection from impact and radiant heat.

4. Install a heavy-duty marine style push button for the reel rewind motor located near the reel. Wiring will be put in split wire loom for additional protection. The switch should be wired to work in conjunction with the rewind motor solenoid and should be wired directly to the truck batteries and work independently of the ignition switch. (AP-13)

5. Wire front and rear winches to the chassis batteries. Include proper sized cable with adequate protection to prevent chafing, shorting, heat damage and snags. Winches will be wired with two

(2) power solenoids, StanCorp Model 686-901 or equivalent, wired in parallel that will be switched from Up-fitter Switch #6. These will prevent power from energizing the front and rear wires unless the switch is on. Solenoid should be rated for adequate load handling capacity of the winches at full rated capacity (530 amps peak). (AP-14)

6. Install Black Oak Marine Accent light under the bed lip to shine straight down into the well area. These lights should have a heavy duty push on push off weatherproof marine style switch mounted in the center of the bed lip easily accessible from cab by reaching through the open sliding glass window opening. The switch should be wired to shut off with the ignition switch of the truck.

7. Install Black Oak Marine Accent light in the rear of the bed in a position to the light up the booster reel area. The light will be wired into Up-Fitter Switch #3. (AP-15)

8. Install two (2) Black Oak LED Pro Series 3.0 four-inch Marine Flush Mount Spreader Lights on the left and the right of the rear compartment box aimed outward to light the sides when backing.

The intent of this light is to light up the area around the truck when backing around corners or in tight areas and to also provide perimeter lighting around the truck. The light will be wired to both come on automatically with the reverse lights or when Up-Fitter Switch #3 is turned on. These Flush Mount Spreader Lights shall be wired into the trailer reverse lighting circuit to prevent body control module issues.

9. Install Black Oak Marine Accent light in the area of the front winch behind the brush cage. Add one (1) Black Oak Marine Accent light above the rear winch. The intent of these lights is to illuminate the area of the winch when working at night. The light will be wired into Up-Fitter Switch #3. (AP-16 & AP-16-1)

10. Install a Guest Brand (or equivalent) ten (10) Amp Dual Output Charge Pro™ on board Battery Charger Part # 2611A with a Black fifteen (15) Amp On-Board Charger Inlet Part # 150BBI. Unit can be mounted anyplace the vendor deems fit and the inlet for the AC power should be mounted on the Driver Side cab behind the door or in the front of the utility body. The intent is to keep the truck batteries charged and conditioned during time of infrequent use.

11. Install two (2) Black Oak 10-inch double row Pro Series 3.0 light bars & one 20-inch Black Oak double row Pro Series 3.0 light bar light on the front of the truck. Each light should be mounted to provide good forward as well as side lighting and should be mounted in a way that does not block any other lights. 10-inch lights should be angled to provide optimal forward and side lighting. These lights should be recessed into the brush cage and shielded from impact with branches. These lights will be wired into Up-Fitter Switch position #4. (AP-17)

12. Install two 2-inch Flood LED Black Oak Pro Series 3.0 Pod lights on the rear vertical brush cage, on each side. The intent of these lights is to light up the ground area around the truck. The lights will be wired into Up-Fitter Switch #5. (AP-18)

13. Mount and install one (1) Whelen Mini Freedom IV Lightbar on the lightbar platform. This will be wired to come on with Up- Fitter Switch #1. (AP-19)

14. Mount and wire two (2) Whelen 60R02SCR emergency lights on the front of the truck in the brush cage. These lights should be mounted in a way that does not block any other lights. These lights should be recessed into the brush cage and shielded from impact with branches. The lights will be wired to Up-Fitter Switch #1.

(AP-20)

15. Remove rear truck body lights. Mount 1/8-inch steel plate to reinforce the rear of the body. Plate will be painted to match the utility body. (AP-21)

a. Mount two (2) Black Oak Pro Series 3.0, 4-inch Marine Flush Mount Spreader Lights in place of the marine dock lights shown. Intention is to light up a larger wider area when backing up or operating around the truck. The exact position of the light can be determined by the fabricator as long as it project lights to the sides of the truck. These lights should both come on with Up-Fitter Switch #5 and when the truck is shifted into reverse. (AP-21-1)

16. Mount six (6) 12-inch OSS Access Series LED Compartment Lights. One (1) light will be installed in each compartment. Mount in a secure location to prevent damage. Mounting will be done with screws or rivets. NOTE: Self-adhesive tape is not acceptable.

The lights will be wired into Up-Fitter Switch #3. (AP-22)

17. Mount four (4) Whelen 600 series lights on each side of the rear service body. The lights will be housed in a Polished Aluminum Housing and covered with a fixture made of expanded metal to protect from impact damage. Lights will be mounted from top to bottom in the following order: Emergency Red Light, Amber Warning light, Stop Tail Turn Lights, Reverse lights. (AP-23)

a. Emergency Red Lights will be wired to Up-Fitter Switch #1.

b. Amber Warning Lights will be wired to Up-Fitter Switch #2.

c. Reverse lights will be wired to come on automatically with the reverse lights. These lights will also be wired to come on with Up-Fitter Switch #3 to act as a scene light.

18. Wire a fuel transfer pump into a switch located near the reel rewind switch. This switch will have power supplied from the Up- Fitter Switch #3.

19. Mount one (1) Whelen Micron Series MCRNSR red emergency light over each front wheelhouse. These 2 (two) lights will turn on by Up-Fitter Switch #1. (AP-24)

20. Mount one (1) Whelen Micron Series MCRNSR red emergency light over each rear wheelhouse. These lights will turn on by Up- Fitter Switch #1. (AP-25)

21. Remove the center lower seat and install a Havis Shield model C- VSW-2400-F150-1, Internal Cup holder part number – C-CUP2-I, Whelen Siren plate C-EB30-MGC-1P, Motorola APX Series plate C-EB30-MMT-1P-A, Motorola Astro Spectra C-EB20-075, Motorola Charger plate C-EB40-250, four (4) C-MCB Mic Clip Brackets, Magnetic Mic Brand Clips

22. Install Whelen Siren WS295SL100 siren in console and wire to come on and off with the ignition. Also wire into horn circuit for remote operation through horn switch. Wire to the siren speaker.

23. Add a Banks I-Dash gauge to the gauge pod and mount the pod on the driver’s side near the A post where it can be easily seen by the driver.

24. Mount and wire Whelen SA315 100-watt siren speaker to area behind brush guard. Fabricator can determine the exact location of the siren speaker. Place wires in loom IAW specifications for wiring.

25. Install two (2) Motorola 1-piece radios in the console. Wired to battery, ignition and speakers and hooked to antennas.

26. Install one (1) Motorola NNTN7624C APX Vehicular IMPRES Charger in the console. This will be wired to the battery circuit.

27. Install four (4) Motorola antenna mounts and three (3) antennas in the roof and pull the cable to the console. One (1) antenna for each radio and a spare.

28. Use a manual reset Hi Amp type circuit breaker of adequate rating for master power protection for lighting, radios and accessories.

Breaker shall be easily accessible. NOTE: Fuses are not acceptable.

29. Wire front locking differential to Up-Fitter Switch #6 IAW specifications for wiring.

30. Install and wire customer supplied aftermarket plug and play backup camera into the factory harness.

31. Upfitter Switches (AP-26)

a. AUX 1 (Upfitter Switch 1) – Red Emergency Lights

b. AUX 2 (Upfitter Switch 2) – Rear Amber Warning Lights

c. AUX 3 (Upfitter Switch 3) – Pump Power, Work Lights

(accent lights near winches, well and reel lights, LED compartment lights)

d. AUX 4 (Upfitter Switch 4) – Three (3) Front Off-Road Lights

e. AUX 5 (Upfitter Switch 5) – Rear Spreader Light, Side Pod Lights

f. AUX 6 (Upfitter Switch 6) – Front Locking Differential Power, Winch Power

32. Vendor will be required to supply the following items:

a. Provide all wiring, brackets, solenoids, breakers or any other electrical supplies needed to install the electrical devices to the truck.

b. Provide the 1/8-inch plate cover for the rear of the utility body that the emergency lights and protection get mounted to.

33. The Government will supply the following items:

a. Two (2) Warrior Winches T-1000 25,000-pound winches

b. Two (2) Stancor 500-amp Continuous Duty or equivalent

Solenoid Switches

c. Six (6) 12-inch OSS Access Series LED Compartment

Lights

d. Five (5) Black Oak Marine Accent lights

e. Two (2) Black Oak Pro Series 3.0 4 Inch Marine Flush

Mount Spreader Lights

f. Two (2) Black Oak 10 Inch double row Pro Series 3.0 light bars

g. One (1) Black Oak 20 Inch double row Pro Series 3.0 light bars

h. Two (2) Black Oak Pro Series 3.0 Pod lights 2-inch Flood

LED

i. One (1) Whelen Mini Freedom IV Lightbar

j. Two (2) 604BTT Super-LED®, Brake/Tail/Turn

k. Two (2) 604BU Super-LED®, Back-Up Light,

l. Two (2) 60R02FCR, clear lens, Includes Internal Flasher with Flash Patterns

m. Two (2) 60A02FCR, Clear Lens, Includes Internal Flasher with Flash Patterns

n. Two (2) CAST4V Polished Aluminum Housing for

Vertical Mounting, 4 Lamp

o. Two (2) Whelen Micron Series MCRNSR red emergency lights

p. Four (4) Whelen 60R02FCR red emergency lights

q. One (1) Whelen WS295SL100 Series Siren

r. Two (2) Motorola radios

s. One (1) portable radio charger

t. Four (4) antenna mounts

u. One (1) Whelen SA315 100-watt siren speaker

v. One (1) Guest On Board battery charger model 2611A or equivalent

w. One (1) Guest 150BBI shore power inlets

x. One (1) Havis Shields Consolidator consoles C-VSW-

2400-F150-1 mount bracket as well as the individual mounting plates that come with the console.

y. One (1) Banks I-Dash gauge

z. One (1) Fuel transfer pump system

aa. One (1) Surface mount cab and chassis camera kit

a. One (1) Battery – Odyssey Marine Battery (AP-xx)

b. One (1) Battery Holder – Odyssey Battery hold down kit

iii. Body Section

1. Remove the door from the passenger side front compartment and cut out the inside of compartment to allow for pump mounting and plumbing. Fabricate a removable door with extruded/mesh metal in a suitable metal frame with adequate strength to support the weight of 500lbs. Cut out the front of the compartment to the height and width of the pump motor and fasten extruded steel to allow additional air flow. Expanded steel will be painted Oxford White to match the body color. (AP-27)

2. Trim the service body wheelhouse openings to fit the 35 inch (295/65R20) off road tires. (AP-28)

3. The truck bed, bed side of the compartment walls and the top of the compartments will be sprayed with UPOL Raptor black bed liner spray. (AP-29)

4. Compartment rear end panels, and the inside of the tailgate shall have minimum of 1/8 inch steel plate reinforcements welded in place and painted to match the body color (Oxford White). (AP- 30)

5. Rear compartments (left & right) will be reinforced with minimum of ten-gauge flat steel on the bottom of the compartments. The intent is to reinforce the compartment floors to support heavy items stored inside.

6. Top of compartments on both sides will be reinforced with 1/8-inch plate material around the mounting point of the brush cage.

The intent is to act as a gusset plate and distribute the load from the brush bars. (AP-31)

7. A spare tire supplied by the customer that matches the same size, shall be installed in the rear of the body opposite of the booster reel. Tire shall be mounted with reinforcements made to prevent body tear. Construct a T handle with a flange wide enough to engage the rim and threads that will screw into welded or bolted nut. Nut will be mounted to the sidewall of the compartments.

(AP-32)

8. Add a gusset plate on the inside of the driver side compartment to distribute the load of the spare tire. (AP-33, AP-33-1)

9. Fabricate a fifteen (nominal) gallon tank to be used for storing torch mix. This tank will bolt to the sidewall of the passenger side compartments between the pump gas tank and the water tank. It will be used in conjunction with a pump and hose nozzle to fill torches from ground level. (AP-34, AP-34-1, AP-34-2)

10. A fold-down step shall be installed on both the driver and passenger side front end panel and mounted to the vertical cab protection bar. This step shall not interfere with operation of the cab doors in either the stored or deployed position. NOTE:

Bolting only to body will not be acceptable. (AP-35)

11. A four-digit Number will be placed on the panel directly above the lightbar. Material will be reflective white, and the number will be designated during the upfitting phase. (AP-36)

12. Vendor will be required to supply the following items:

a. Fabrication supplies including flat stock, mount for fuel nozzles, hardware and any other material needed to complete the work in this section.

13. The Government will supply the following items:

a. Two (2) Buyers Model 5236586-Fold-Down Steps

b. One (1) Fuel Tank with pump and nozzle.

iv. Bar Package/Brush Protection/Fabrication

1. The intent of the bar package and brush protection package is to provide protection for the crew and truck from sustained aggressive off-road firefighting operations. This includes pushing shallow root pine trees for ingress and egress.

2. The lightbar protection shall also be capable of protecting the roof against typical snags falling onto the roof.

3. The skid plates shall be capable of protecting the undercarriage against most damage caused by stumps and rock contact.

4. The brush cage must be bolted on and removable without cutting any mounting points or welds.

5. Unless specified separately, all piping shall be 1.25-inch schedule forty (40) steel.

6. Front Bumper shall be constructed of steel and attached directly to the chassis frame.

a. Front bumper is to be constructed of 4.0-inch IPS steel schedule forty (40) pipe and to be mounted with 4.0-inch steel channel extending out from the front of the chassis frame. The top of the bumper shall be 10-gauge steel diamond plate. The bumper is to be kept as short as possible. The front bumper shall have 45-degree deflection angles on each end. The front bumper shall be manufactured to accept the 25,000-pound, Warrior winch and have two (2) recovery shackle mounts capable of fitting 7/8-inch hard shackles. Each shackle mount should be capable of recovering the truck mired in deep mud and support lifting 50% of the weight of the truck. These mounts are to be located on the top of the bumper and on each side of the winch. two angled reinforcements shall be added to protect and reinforce the roller fairlead. A cut out to allow easy cleaning of the skid plate should be positioned between the roller fair lead reinforcements. (AP-

37, AP-37-1)

7. Tie Rod Protection

a. Piping shall be installed under the front bumper running from side to side as so to protect the front tie rods. (AP-38)

8. Rear Bumper shall be constructed of steel and attached directly to the chassis frame. (AP-39, AP-39-1)

a. The rear bumper is to be constructed of 3.0-inch steel channel framework and a ¼ inch steel diamond plate surface.

b. The bumper will extend 11.5 inch from the rear body.

c. The rear bumper shall have two (2) recovery shackle mounts capable of fitting 7/8-inch hard shackles. Each shackle mount should be capable of recovering the truck mired in deep mud and support lifting 50% of the weight of the truck.

9. Two (2) Vertical Reinforced Bars will be mounted to the rear bumper. These bars will extend high enough to align with the front bumper and extend slightly higher to prevent misalignment with the bumper. Two reinforcements will extend at least ten (10) inches high near the frame rails and beside the winch. The intent of the reinforcements is to add torsional rigidity to the bumper as well as allow the truck to be pushed from the rear without risk of damaging the rear winch or body. (AP-40)

10. Rear Back-Up Camera shall be recessed in the bumper & centered. A guard shall be fabricated to prevent camera damage in the event the bumper drags high ground and should also aid in deflecting water. Camera should line up with trailer hitch to ease backing up to a trailer. (AP-41)

11. Running Boards shall be fabricated on each side of the cab. The running boards shall be constructed from ten (10) gauge reinforced steel diamond plate. Running boards will connect to the frame rails and rub rail and have reinforced support to allow the truck to pivot off trees. Frame rail supports will have angled plate to form a ramp to allow the front and rear of the support to lift over objects while reinforcing the step surface. (AP-42, AP-42-1)

12. Main Rub Rails - Piping shall run along both sides of the vehicle, running along the bottom of the body. Starting at the rear bumper over the rear wheels to the rear of the cab running boards, along the running boards over the front wheels to the front bumper. Rub rails will connect to the frame rails and be triangulated where necessary for support. The intent of the rub rails is to allow the truck to pivot off trees and protect the body from damage. (AP-43, AP-43-1, AP-43-2)

13. Front Brush Cage Piping - extending vertically from the front bumper to the height of the hood. These uprights will be made of two (2) 1.25-inch pipes and a minimum of ten (10) 0.75-inch pipes.

Piping running along the hood and connecting to the vertical members from the front bumper, running down to connect on to the front of the running boards. ½ inch steel rods running horizontally across the front from the height of the bumper and the piping at the top of the hood attached to the uprights. The intent of front brush cage to protect the hood, radiator, grill, headlights etc.

from damage sustained while pushing trees over. (AP-44)

14. Front Fender Protection - Piping running vertically on both sides from the front of the running boards to the top of the fenders.

Piping running horizontally on both sides along the top of the fender from the front vertical piping to the running board piping.

Area surrounding the wheel well arch should be enclosed with ten-gauge steel diamond plate to serve as a mud and rock guard. This includes the area above the tires. (AP-45)

15. Front Grill Protection - In the area of the radiator between the inner posts on the front bumper, piping spaced to afford maximum protection to the radiator. A steel mesh plate shall be installed on the brush cage in front radiator area between the inner posts on the front bumper. (AP-46)

16. Cab Protection - Piping running on both sides from the top of the fenders, alongside the windshield to the front roofline of the cab, from the front to back on both sides along the roof. Then down vertically to the back of the cab connecting to the frame at the rear of the running boards. A fold-down step shall be installed on both the driver and passenger side front end panel and mounted to the vertical cab protection bar Pipes will also run from side to side at the front and rear of the roofline. (AP-47)

17. Top Cab & Light Bar Protection - Four (4) 0.75-inch schedule 20 piping sections shall be manufactured with a curve running from the cross pipe at the top front of the cab to the cross pipe at the rear of the cab. This curve must be great enough not to interfere with a light bar but shall provide protection for the light bar.

Mounting tabs will be welded to the top of the bars to mount a plate for vehicle identification numbers. (AP-48)

18. Crew Protection - Piping shall run from each side of the rear cross pipe at the top rear of the cab back towards the rear on the truck passed the crew area and then curve down on a 45-degree angle to the top of the body. (AP-49)

19. Body Protection - The top side edges of the body shall have 0.75-inch schedule 20 steel piping running front to back. (AP-50)

20. Skid plates - There shall be ten-gauge steel plates installed under the vehicle, by the fabricator, to protect the radiator, transmission, transfer case, all transmission lines, the exhaust system including catalytic convertor and the fuel tank. These plates will have 3/8-inch holes for air circulation and be bolted on for ease of maintenance and repair. A skid plate or other means of protecting the rear lower shock mounts and the front steering stabilizer shall be constructed to minimize impact damage. (AP-51, AP-51-1, AP- 51-2)

21. Wheelhouse protection - The front wheelhouse / cab corner shall have ten-gauge steel plate mounted in a way to prevent spearing through wheelhouse into cab. This shall also serve as a mud guard.

(AP-52, AP-52-1)

22. Tail Pipe Guard - The exhaust pipe will have a guard mounted under the rear compartment to protect the tail pipe from being ripped off. (AP-53)

23. Piping in Crew Area - Any piping that will come into contact with the crew will be covered with foam impact protection and wire tied into place and covered with a heavy tape. (AP-54, AP-54- 1)

24. Bolt on axle trusses - Bolt on axle truss kit to help strengthen the rear axle. Replace or relocate any brake hoses and lines included with the kit. (AP-55)

25. Mount Winches - Front and rear winches should be mounted in a fabricated structurally sound bracket capable of sustaining the full power of the 25,000-pound capacity winch when used properly.

All hardware must be corrosion resistant and rated for the forces sustained from winching at maximum capacity. The rear winch should not extend past the furthest point of the bumper and should be easily accessible for service. The front winch should not extend past the furthest point of the bumper. Both winches should be protected from impact and from when the bumpers are being used to push another truck. (AP-56)

26. Lighting protection - all lighting shall be protected with mesh, piping, bars or a combination of parts.

27. Piping color - All piping shall be painted gloss black.

28. Vendor will be required to supply the following:

a. All materials and paint needed for fabrication of the bar package and brush protection package.

29. The Government will supply the following items:

a. (2) Warrior Winch Model T1000 25,000lb Severe Duty 12v

Electric Winches

v. Mechanical Section:

1. Vendor will be required to install the following:

a. Replace the factory coil springs with the heavy-duty coil springs

b. Install the DBL Commercial suspension lift kit. Add any additional blocks, helper springs or air springs necessary to level the rear suspension after all equipment is installed and the water tank is full.

c. Install DBL front replacement sway bar to match lift kit.

d. Replace the factory shocks with the Fox Racing Shocks.

e. Install the Eaton E-Locker in the front differential and wire it to Upfitter Switch #6.

f. Install the dual steering stabilizers.

g. Install the PMF rear axle trusses and install the brake hose kit and bleed the brakes.

h. Install the super single tires/rims.

i. Install the transmission oil cooler and thermostat.

j. Install the cold air intake.

k. Install the Curt Class 5 trailer hitch

l. Reflash the computer using HP Tuners 5 Star tuning custom tune.

m. Install manual sliding rear window

2. Vendor will supply the following items:

a. Any hardware, fittings, hoses or mounts not included in the customer supplied kits.

b. Rear spring spacers, air springs and hardware if necessary.

3. The government will supply the following items:

a. DBL 2.5-inch Commercial chassis cab suspension lift

b. DBL Front sway bar

c. Cargo Maxx heavy duty front coil springs

d. 5) Nitto Trail Grappler tires mounted on DBL Rims

e. S&B Cold Air Intake

f. PMF Fox 2.0 Dual Steering Stabilizers

g. PMF Bolt on rear axle trusses with brake hose kit

h. Eaton Fuller Direct Acting E-Locker

i. Curt Class 5 trailer hitch Model 15845

j. NAGD Manual sliding rear window

vi. Vendor will use the attached photos (AP) for reference.

5. SECURITY FORCE AND FIRE PROTECTION: The Base Security Police telephone number is 609-754-6001 and the Base Fire Department telephone number is 911 for reporting a fire. General information telephone number is 609-754-3326.

6. BASE ENTRY: The contractor shall obtain the necessary passes and /or identification for entry into McGuire Air Force Base and Fort Dix for all employees prior to commencement of work. The Government reserves the right to refuse to issue an entrance pass to any employee for any reason deemed valid by the Government. The contractor shall be required to provide the Security Forces with vehicle registration(s), proof(s) of insurance, driver license(s), and a picture ID(s) to obtain a pass for entry onto the base. The Pass and Registration building 3021 is located inside the twenty-four (24) hour gate right off of Wrightstown / Cookstown Rd.

7. PERFORMANCE PERIOD: Item should be completed within 180 calendar days after contract is awarded. Any extensions will be granted upon approval of CONS and Project Manager.

8. INSPECTION / ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT COMPLETION: Inspections will be conducted in person at least once a month throughout the upfitting process. Project acceptance will require approval from both the Project Manager and the Alternate Project Manager.

9. ATTACHMENTS:

AP-1

AP-1-1

AP-1-2

AP-1-3

AP-1-4

AP-2

AP-3

AP-4

AP-5

AP-6

AP-7

AP-8

AP-9

AP-10

AP-11

AP-11-1 AP-12

AP-13

AP-14

AP-15

AP-16

AP-16-1

AP-17

AP-18

AP-19

AP-20

AP-21 AP-21-1

AP-22 AP-23

AP-24

AP-25

AP-26

AP-27

AP-28

AP-29

AP-30

AP-31

AP-32

AP-33

AP-33-1

AP-34

AP-34-1

AP-34-2

AP-35

AP-36

AP-37

AP-37-1

AP-38

AP-39

AP-39-1

AP-40

AP-41

AP-42

AP-42-1

AP-43

AP-43-1

AP-43-2

AP-44

AP-45

AP-46

AP-47

AP-48

AP-49

AP-50

AP-51

AP-51-1

AP-51-2

AP-52

AP-52-1

AP-53

AP-54

AP-54-1

AP-55

AP-56

7. PERFORMANCE PERIOD: Item should be completed within 180 calendar days after contract is awarded. Any extensions will be granted upon approval of CONS and Project Manager.