Spec-ARFF_Bulgaria_2016.docx

Solicitation Attachment 0001 Specification June 2016

FIRE TRUCK, AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING (ARFF)

THE VEHICLE SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH ALL NEW PARTS, THE MANUFACTURER’S STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM EQUIPMENT/OPTIONS:

1. CONFIGURATION

1.1. The vehicle shall be a rapid intervention fire-fighting truck, 2016 model year or later, capable of actively combating aircraft fires, protecting and enabling safe evacuation of occupants.

1.2. The ARFF is a commercially produced, diesel engine powered vehicle for an Index D airport that includes a 3000 gallon water and Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) fire suppression system with 450 lb. potassium-based dry chemical.

1.3. The vehicle shall meet or exceed the requirements set forth by the following organization’s latest revisions of applicable documents for Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles:

1.3.1. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 414, 2012 edition).

1.3.2. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), (AC 150/5220-10E)

1.3.3. International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

1.3.4. NATO Standardization Agreement (STANAG 3712 dated 2010).

1.4. The vehicle shall meet or exceed the ARFF requirements for airport categories Level 8 (NFPA, ICAO) and Index D (FAA).

2. STANDARD EQUIPMENT

2.1. Light package shall include at least one interior dome light, two reading lights in the cab, headlights, fog lights, brake lights, taillights, reverse lights and turn signals.

2.2. Windshield wipers and washing system shall be provided.

2.3. All gauges provided shall have metric units.

2.4. Exterior rearview mirrors shall be provided.

2.5. Lockable toolbox(es) and storage area(s) with tire changing tools and lifting jack shall be provided.

2.5.1. The toolbox(es) and storage area(s) shall be identically keyed for every vehicle, and two keys shall be provided.

2.5.2. Lifting jack shall be of sufficient capacity to lift and hold the heaviest point of the vehicle at GVW.

2.6. Anti-sail mud flaps or metal fenders shall be provided for all wheels.

2.7. Two frame-mounted tow hooks or eyes on the front and two on the rear of the vehicle shall be provided.

2.8. Vehicle shall be provided with keyless ignition.

2.9. Fuel filler cap shall be labeled in Bulgarian and English or universal symbols, identifying “DIESEL FUEL ONLY.”

2.10. An audible alarm shall be provided when the vehicle is put in reverse gear.

2.11. Technical manuals (operator, service and parts) in Bulgarian and English shall be provided for every vehicle.

2.11.1. All control panels, instruction diagrams and warning labels shall be in Bulgarian and English or in universal symbols, and shall be permanently affixed to the vehicle.

2.12. Vehicle shall be equipped with a Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) camera system.

2.13. Vehicle shall be equipped with a rollover warning system.

3. RATINGS

3.1. Vehicle ratings shall be the manufacturer’s published rating at the time of offer.

3.2. Component ratings shall not be raised to meet requirements.

3.3. All individual components, including engine, transmission, driveline, axles, suspension and tires shall be rated at or above the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW).

4. DIMENSIONS

4.1. Overall vehicle’s width shall not exceed 118.3 inches (3.0 m), excluding mirrors.

4.2. The maximum operational height of the vehicle shall not exceed 154 inches (3.9 m).

4.3. The underbody clearance shall be at least 18 inches (0.46 m).

4.4. The vehicle shall have at least 12 inches (0.30 m) clearance under the axles.

5. CHASSIS AND DRIVELINE

5.1. Vehicle shall be provided with a 6x6 driver selectable driveline or all wheel drive.

5.2. The driveline and rear axle ratios shall be the same for all vehicles.

5.3. Vehicle shall be provided with a rear limited-slip or locking differential.

6. ENGINE

6.1. The vehicle shall have turbocharged diesel engine compliant with the emission standards of Bulgaria.

6.2. The engine shall have a cooling system and air filter system designed for temperatures between 10° F (-12° C) up to 110°F (43° C).

6.2.1. An engine coolant preheating device shall be provided as an aid to rapid starting and high initial engine performance.

6.3. The vehicle shall have a fuel tank(s) capacity of at least 60 gallons (227.1 liters) and meet the travel distance and pumping requirements of NFPA 414, 2012 edition.

7. TRANSMISSION

7.1. The vehicle shall be provided with an automatic transmission.

8. STEERING

8.1. Left hand drive and power steering shall be provided.

9. BRAKES

9.1. Vehicle shall be provided with a dual circuit air brake system with ABS.

9.2. The vehicle shall be provided with a parking brake.

9.2.1. Parking brake shall be able to hold the vehicle on a 20% longitudinal slope at GVW.

10. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

10.1. The vehicle shall be provided with an electrical system in accordance with NFPA 414.

10.2. The vehicle shall be provided with a minimum of three heavy-duty maintenance free batteries.

10.3. The vehicle shall be provided with a heavy-duty alternator battery charging system in accordance with NFPA 414.The minimum continuous electrical load will include operation of the air conditioning system.

10.4. The vehicle will have a DC taper type battery charger or an automatic battery conditioner, or voltage monitoring system, providing a minimum 12 amp output to automatically monitor and charge the batteries.

10.5. The charger and conditioner shall be powered from a shoreline electrical, 220 volt AC auto-eject receptacle.

10.5.1. A slave receptacle shall be provided at the rear or on either side of the vehicle cab.

10.5.2. A weatherproof charge meter shall be installed next to the receptacle.

10.6. The vehicle shall be provided with either light bars or beacons.

10.6.1. If light bars, one light bar shall be mounted on the front top of the cab and another one at the rear of the vehicle with at least two red rotating warning lights (halogen, light emitting diode, or strobe-type) in each of them.

10.6.2. If beacons, two red beacons shall be mounted in the front to the top of the cab and two more at the rear (halogen, light emitting diode, or strobe-type).

10.7. The vehicle shall be provided with LED type emergency flasher lights mounted outside of the vehicle (two on the front of the cab, two on the rear of body and one on each side of the vehicle).

10.9. The vehicle shall be provided with four LED type air traffic flasher warning lights installed on top of the vehicle’s body.

10.10. The vehicle shall be provided with a multi-mode siren with public address (PA) system and speaker(s), minimum 100 watts.

10.11. The vehicle shall be provided with three (3) 30 amp circuits in the cab for communication equipment.

10.12. A minimum10 kilowatt (kW) (continuous rating), 220 volt, 50 hertz, diesel, hydraulic, or split shaft Power Takeoff (PTO)-driven auxiliary generator shall be provided.

10.13. The vehicle shall have two duplex 15 amp 220 volt primary power receptacles, one installed adjacent to the cab door on each side of the vehicle. Each duplex receptacle will include one straight blade and one twist-lock connection. These outlets will be powered by the auxiliary generator.

10.14. The vehicle shall be equipped with an electrical cable reel having 200 feet of 20 amp, 600 volt, 90°C insulated electrical cable. The cable reel shall be located in a compartment and be powered by the auxiliary generator.

11. TIRES

11.1. The vehicle shall be provided with tubeless, radial, all terrain tread tires.

11.2. The vehicle shall be equipped with single tires and wheels at all wheel positions.

11.3. The vehicle shall be provided with a full-size spare wheel and tire assembly. All tires shall be of the same size, load rating and tread design, and all wheels shall be interchangeable, including the spare wheel and tire assembly.

12. PERFORMANCE

12.1. The vehicle shall be capable of being stored, started, and operated in temperatures ranging from 10°F to 110°F (-12°C to 43°C).

12.2. Vehicle shall be capable of operating 50% of mission on paved roads, 40% on unpaved roads and trails and 10% off road.

12.3. At GVW, the vehicle shall have a static side slope stability of at least 30°.

12.4. The vehicle shall have a maximum acceleration time from 0 to 50 mph (80 kph) of no more than 35 seconds at GVW.

12.5. At GVW, the vehicle shall be capable of the following:

12.6. Braking to a complete stop within 35 feet (10.6 m) from 20 mph (32 kph).

12.6.1. Ascending and descending a dry hard surface up to 50% slope with a speed not less than 1 mph (1.6 kph).

12.6.2. Ascending and descending a dry paved slope of 20% with a speed not less than 8 mph (13 kph).

12.6.3. Maintaining a speed of at least 70mph (113 kph) on a level highway.

13. COLOR

13.1. Exterior color of the vehicle shall be Red, FED-STD-595 color chip 11105 or equivalent in accordance with FAA, AC 150/5210-5, Painting, Marking, and Lighting of Vehicles Used on an Airport.

13.1.1. The vehicle shall be provided with four high-performance reflective decals, each centered horizontally and vertically on the exterior of the passenger side door, driver side door, on top of the vehicle hood, and the rear of the vehicle. Using red color, the decal shall state in Bulgarian, the words “FIRE RESCUE”.

13.1.2. The decals shall be the largest size that can be placed on these surfaces with a minimum size requirement of 12 inches (30 cm) in diameter.

13.1.3. The decals shall be securely adhered to the vehicle, have a smooth surface with no air pockets, and shall have a minimum life of 5 years.

13.1.4. The decals shall be such that once applied, they cannot be removed in one piece (i.e., tear into small pieces)

14. CAB AND BODY

14.1. The vehicle cab and body shall be constructed of materials which are corrosion resistant, such as aluminum, stainless steel, or glass reinforced polyester construction.

14.2. The cab shall be fully enclosed and accommodate the driver and at least three additional crew members.

14.3. Seatbelts shall be provided for all occupants.

14.4. The vehicle shall be provided with water sealed storage compartments with lockable, roll-up style doors or equivalent.

14.4.1. All storage compartment locks for all vehicles shall be keyed identically. Two keys shall be provided with each vehicle.

14.4.2. Storage compartments shall be provided with shelves that can be adjusted by hand or common tools. If common tools are required than they shall be included with the toolbox (see Para 16.1.1).

14.4.3. All storage compartments shall be equipped with lights which turn on when the door is open.

14.5. Electric windows and door locks shall be provided for all vehicles. Door locks shall be keyed identically. Two keys shall be provided with each vehicle.

14.6. Manufacturer’s heavy duty air conditioning and heating and defrosting systems shall be provided. The air conditioning systems shall be designed for operation in temperatures up to 110°F (43°C).

14.7. Controls for the light bar or beacons, siren and public address system, and PTO engagement shall be provided in the cab, and shall be accessible to the crew (driver and front seat passenger(s)).

14.8. All control panels and instruction diagrams shall be in Bulgarian and English or in universal symbols.

14.9. The vehicle shall be equipped with an electronic pressure sensing governor type pump pressure control system that is fully managed by the seated driver or seated turret operator from inside the cab.

14.9.1. This system shall maintain the selected pressure regardless of flow.

14.9.2. An additional control for charging each hand line shall be provided for operation by both the driver and the turret operator.

14.10. Dedicated stowage area shall be provided for the items listed in section 16 and 17 below.

15. STANDARD FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT

15.1. The vehicle shall be provided with a PTO driven water pump with a minimum capacity of 1250 gallons per minute (gpm) (4732 liters per minute (lpm)) at 225 psi (15.5 bars) pressure. Full pump-and-roll capabilities shall be provided.

15.1.1. The pump panel(s) shall have at least one suction inlet with a nominal diameter of 4.50 inches (112.5 mm) and at least one discharge outlet with a nominal diameter of 2.50 inches (65 mm).

15.2. The vehicle shall be provided with a water tank of at least 3,000 gallons (11,356 liters) capacity.

15.2.1. Tank shall be provided with overflow protection and a minimum of two baffles.

15.2.2. The tank shall be provided with a drain valve, a check valve, and a level indicator that are located on the left side.

15.2.3. The tank shall have a manhole that is at least 20 inches (500 mm) in diameter with vacuum vent.

15.3. Vehicle shall be provided with valves (i.e. relief) to prevent damage to the firefighting equipment.

15.4. The vehicle shall be provided with a foam tank of a minimum 400 gallons (1514 liters) capacity.

15.4.1. An Indicator for foam level shall be provided in the cab.

15.4.2. Foam shall be appropriate for airport use (aqueous film-forming foam, flouroprotein foam, film-forming flouroprotein foam, protein foam).

15.4.3. The foam system shall be capable of adjusting the foam concentration between 3%-6% from within the cab.

15.4.4. The foam tank shall incorporate a vent system to relieve pressure on the tank during fill and discharge operations at maximum flow rates, and an overflow system to relieve excess liquid in the event of tank overfill.

15.5. The vehicle shall be provided with a roof mounted turret (or monitor) with an adjustable flow range rated at least 750 gpm (2839 lpm).

15.5.1. At a minimum, the turret (or monitor) electronic controls shall be able to allow turret 270° rotation, elevation of -15° to 75°, and pattern adjustment from fog to stream.

15.5.2. The roof turret shall have a “pump and roll” capability and be able to dispense multiple agents, including variations of foam and water mixture(s).

15.5.3. The turret shall have an auxiliary discharge for a dry chemical agent at a distance of at least 100 ft (33 m), mounted parallel to the foam and water discharge or within the foam solution discharge stream.

15.6. The vehicle shall be provided with a secondary turret mounted on the front bumper and operated electrically from the cab. The flow rating shall be at least 600 gpm (2271.2 lpm).

15.6.1. The turret shall be able to rotate and elevate at least 90° each side of the center (left and right) with vertical travel capabilities of +45°and -20° and pattern adjustment from fog to stream.

15.6.2. The turret shall have a “pump and roll” capability and be able to dispense multiple agents, including variations of foam and water mixture(s).

15.7. At least two heavy-duty booster reel and hose mounted one on each side of the vehicle, able to dispense multiple agents, including variations of foam and water mixture(s) shall be provided. At least one of these heavy-duty booster reel and hose shall allow dispensing for dry powder potassium bicarbonate.

15.7.1. Each booster reel and hose shall be provided with the necessary plumbing connections.

15.7.2. The booster reel and hose shall be at least 150 ft (45 m) long with a nominal diameter of 1.00 in.

15.7.3. A stowage compartment location for each booster reel and hose shall be provided.

15.7.4. Each booster reel shall be provided with a “live center” that allows multiple agents to be dispersed from the hose while the booster reel is stationary.

15.7.5. Each booster reel and hose shall be provided with an adjustable pattern and pressure nozzle(s) capable of discharging 95 gpm (360 lpm) of water and foam solution at a minimum distance of 65 ft (20 m).

15.7.6. Each booster reel and hose rewind mechanism shall be electric.

15.8. The vehicle shall be provided with five ground sweep nozzles (3 in front of the first axle and 2 in front of the rear axle) able to dispense a pattern of foam and water mixture to completely cover the whole surface under the truck with a flow of at least 20 gpm (75 lpm) each.

15.8.1. Electrical controls shall be provided inside the cab to manage dispensing the foam and water mixture.

15.8.2. Location of the five ground sweep nozzles shall not interfere with normal vehicle or fire fighting operations.

15.9. The vehicle shall be provided with a dry powder potassium bicarbonate system with a 450 lb (204 kg) minimum capacity. The dry powder system shall be filled and fully operational at the time of delivery.

15.9.1. The propellant gas shall be dry nitrogen or dry compressed air and shall have a throw range of at least 100 ft (33 m).

15.9.1.1. After using the chemical dry powder, the system shall be capable of cleaning all the pipes and hoses without discharging the chemical agent.

15.9.2. A heavy-duty hose of at least 100 ft. (33 m) long with a nominal diameter of 1.00 in (25 mm) shall be provided and able to deliver the chemical dry powder.

15.9.2.1. A lockable stowage compartment, identically keyed as all other storage areas shall be provided for the booster reel and hose.

15.9.3. Electrical controls shall be provided inside the cab to manage the dispensing of dry powder by the driver and front passenger(s).

15.10. All tanks and the vehicle’s plumbing shall be made of corrosion resistant material.

15.10.1. Plumbing shall be assembled in a manner to facilitate servicing of all components.

15.10.2. Check valves shall be utilized where necessary to prevent premature mixing of agents.

16. OTHER FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT

16.1. At a minimum, the following equipment shall be supplied with the vehicle, and dedicated stowage space in or on the vehicle body shall be provided. The equipment listed below shall be rated and appropriate for the use in fighting fires:

16.1.1. One mechanic’s tool box with standard operator tools.

16.1.2. Two pick axes.

16.1.3. Two axes, rescue type; minimum 6 lb (2.7 kg) each.

16.1.4. Bolt cutter, minimum 24 inch (61 cm).

16.1.5. One Halligan tool.

16.1.6. Pliers, side cutting type, minimum 7 inch (17.8 cm).

16.1.7. Pliers, slip joint type, minimum 10 inch (25 cm).

16.1.8. One Fire Proximity suit for each crew member.

16.1.9. One 3/4 inch dia. rope line minimum 50 ft (15 m).

16.1.10. One set of wheel chocks.

16.1.11. One K-12 FD rescue saw or equivalent.

16.1.12. One two gallon (7.6 liters) fuel container labeled in Bulgarian and English or universal symbols for fuel storage for rescue saw in (16.1.11).

16.1.13. Two spare carbide tip blades.

16.1.14. Two first aid kits, Swift major emergency medical kits (#34-6200) or equivalent major emergency medical kit).

16.1.14.1. The first aid kits, including all items, shall be labeled in Bulgarian and English.

17. SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA)

The following equipment shall be supplied:

17.1. Driver and at least three (3) crew members shall be provided with a Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), capable of providing air for at least 60 minutes.

17.1.1. A spare air cylinder shall be provided for each supplied SCBA.

17.1.2. All air cylinders shall be rated for at least 60 minutes of providing air.

18. RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) TAGS

18.1. Each vehicle or item and associated lot of spares shall be tagged with a removable active RFID data rich tracking tag, specifically designated as either:

18.1.1. Savi ST-654-041

18.2. The tag shall be located on the exterior of the vehicle or item in a noticeable and easily observable spot. The tag for the spares shall be located in a noticeable and easily observable spot on the exterior of the pallet or container.

18.3. The tag shall be securely affixed to the vehicle or item in such a way that it cannot fall off. Securing the RFID tag with two or more plastic cable ties is the preferred method.

18.4. The tag data and electronic data field format shall be in accordance with specifications established by Joint Total Asset Visibility (JTAV) version 2.0, section 3.4.1 “Commodity Item Database Format” with the following clarifications:

18.4.1. The “document field” titled “DOCUMENT” shall be the document number (e.g. “milstrip”) as specified by the Government procuring agency.

18.4.2. The “MISC1” field shall be the item serial number, if available.

18.4.3. The “MISC2” field shall be used for user comments (e.g. contract number).

18.4.4. The JTAV - V2.0 data format specification is available at:

http://www.ndia.org/Divisions/Divisions/Logistics/Documents/Content/ContentGroups/Divisions1/Logistics/4RF_Tag_Data_Specification_V2.pdf