Attachment_0002_-_Technical_Information_Questionnaire_(TIQ)_Ford_Ranger_Pickup.doc

Solicitation

Technical Information Questionnaire (TIQ) (Attachment 0002) December 2015

FAILURE TO PROVIDE ALL OF THE INFORMATION REQUIRED BELOW MAY RENDER YOUR PROPOSAL INELIGIBLE FOR AWARD.

FORD RANGER PICKUP TRUCK

The purpose of this questionnaire is to determine the suitability of your equipment to satisfy the requirements as stated in the specification. YOU MUST PROVIDE A RESPONSE TO ALL QUESTIONS. Failure to provide a response may result in the rejection of your proposal.

Units: The data provided in the response to the Technical Information Questionnaire (TIQ) shall be provided in English units, unless otherwise specified. Metric units may be provided if clearly defined and identified.

All written information shall be in English.

In addition to responding to the questions below, the offeror shall provide the following:

(a) Vehicle and major component commercial literature or specification sheets or any other information that would substantiate the information provided. If your commercial literature does not provide information relating to a particular question, you are required to provide a written explanation of your ability to meet that particular requirement with your written proposal.

(b) Identification of all modifications and/or redesigns to the previously manufactured base vehicle necessary to meet the requirements of the specifications. The offeror shall also explain in detail the reasons for the modifications or redesigns.

Information Notes

(a) For components procured by the vehicle manufacturer, the component manufacturer’s name and model or part number shall be shown.

(b) Curb weight shall be weight of vehicle offered, completely equipped with coolant, fuel and lubricants, but excluding any weight amount for the operator, passengers or cargo.

(c) Gross vehicle weight (GVW) shall include curb weight of the vehicle, full payload weight of operator and all passengers (175 pounds each x 4 = 700 pounds). Weight distribution loaded shall be based on GVW.

FORD RANGER PICKUP TRUCK

GENERAL INFORMATION REQUIRED

Personnel Responding to Questionnaire:

(a) Name:

(b) Job Title:

(c) Company Name:

(d) Telephone/Fax Numbers:

(e) E-mail address:

(f) Mailing address:

(g) Company Website:

Comments:

1. CONFIGURATION

(a) Is the vehicle provided with all new parts? FORMDROPDOWN

(b) Is the vehicle a Ford Ranger 4 door 4x4 pickup truck? FORMDROPDOWN

(c) Is the vehicle a 2017 model year or later? FORMDROPDOWN

Comments:

2. EQUIPMENT

Is the vehicle equipped with: (yes/no and briefly expand in comment section, as needed)

(a) Tire changing tools? FORMDROPDOWN

(b) Lifting jack? FORMDROPDOWN Capacity: tons, Type:

(c) Storage area for tire changing tools and jack? FORMDROPDOWN ; Location:

(d) An ABC type fire extinguisher with mounting bracket? FORMDROPDOWN Capacity: pounds; Storage location on the vehicle:

(e) Front and rear anti-sail mud flaps? FORMDROPDOWN

(f) Front and rear tow hooks provided? FORMDROPDOWN

(g) Is a rear mounted pintle provided? FORMDROPDOWN , if yes:

1) Manufacturer:

2) Is pintle compatible with trailer drawbar eye dimensions of 2.0 to 3.0 inches (50.8 to 76.2 mm) loop I.D. and 1.25 to 1.62 inches (31.8 to 41.1 mm) loop cross-section diameter? FORMDROPDOWN

(h) Basic safety pack to include at least a first aid kit, three triangles, and tow rope? FORMDROPDOWN , describe:

(i) Portable 12 volt air compressor kit to include pump, hose, and fittings? FORMDROPDOWN , describe:

(j) Storage to secure basic safety pack and portable 12 volt air compressor kit? FORMDROPDOWN , describe:

(k) Are manuals provided for each vehicle in English and Spanish? FORMDROPDOWN

Comments:

WEIGHTS (pounds) AND DIMENSIONS (inches)

(a) Curb weight:

1) Curb weight, front axle:

2) Curb weight, rear axle:

(b) Weight of occupants (driver, co-driver and passenger; 4 x 175 lbs) 700 pounds

(c) Payload (In addition to the occupants):

(d) GVW (total of (a), (b), and (c) above):

Weight distribution at GVW (total 1 and 2 below must equal to (d))

1) Weight distribution at GVW, front axle:

2) Weight distribution at GVW, rear axle:

Comments:

DIMENSIONS

(e) Wheelbase:

(f) Track (widths from center-to-center of tires)

Front:

Rear:

(g) Ground clearance:

(h) Overall Dimensions

Length:

Width (excluding mirrors):

Height:

(i) Overall width (including mirrors):

Comments:

3. ENGINE

(a) Does the vehicle have a diesel engine? FORMDROPDOWN

1) Manufacturer: FORMTEXT

; Model: ; Model year:

2) Number of cylinders:

(b) Can the vehicle be operated on high sulfur content diesel fuel (5,000 ppm or ½ %)? FORMDROPDOWN

1) If so, please describe any degradation in performance from operation on high sulfur content diesel fuel (5,000 ppm or ½ %):

(c) Is the vehicle provided with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation valve (EGR), Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC), or a Selective Catalytic Reduction Catalyst (SCR)? FORMDROPDOWN

(d) Is the vehicle provided with any other emission control devices not listed above? FORMDROPDOWN

1) If so, please list other emission control devices:

(e) Are manual(s) provided with maintenance and service schedules for the vehicle while operating on high sulfur content diesel fuel (5,000 ppm or ½ %)? FORMDROPDOWN

Comments:

4. CHASSIS/DRIVELINE/AxLEs/SUSPENSION

(a) Is the driveline the same for all vehicles? FORMDROPDOWN

(b) Are lockable or limited slip rear differentials provided? FORMDROPDOWN

1) How are locking differentials engaged? (describe if applicable):

2) Describe limited slip, if applicable:

3) Are they the same for all vehicles? FORMDROPDOWN

Comments:

AXLES

(c) Front: Manufacturer: ; Model: ; Load rating: pounds

(d) Rear: Manufacturer: ; Model: ; Load rating: pounds

Comments:

SUSPENSION

(e) Front: Manufacturer: ; Model: ; Type: ; Load rating: pounds

(f) Rear:

Manufacturer: ; Model: ; Type: ; Load rating: pounds

Comments:

5. TRANSMISSION

(a) Manufacturer: ; Model: ; Type: FORMDROPDOWN

(b) Transfer Case:

1) Manufacturer:

2) Model:

3) Number of speeds:

4) Is transfer case driver-selectable? FORMDROPDOWN

Comments:

6. STEERING

(a) Is the vehicle left-hand drive? FORMDROPDOWN

Comments:

7. WHEEL ASSEMBLY (TIRE AND WHEEL)

(a) Tires: Manufacturer:

Tires: Size and load rating: Front:

Tread design: Front:

(b) Are all tires, including spare, the same size, load rating and tread design? FORMDROPDOWN

(c) Are all wheel assemblies, including the spare, interchangeable? FORMDROPDOWN

(d) Is a full size spare wheel assembly with holder provided? FORMDROPDOWN

1) Storage location of spare on vehicle:

(e) Wheels: Manufacturer:

1) Wheels: Size and load rating:

Comments:

8. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

(a) Is the largest available OEM alternator provided? FORMDROPDOWN

1) Rating: amps

(b) Is a SAE J560 7-pin, 12-volt electrical hook-up for trailers provided? FORMDROPDOWN

(c) Is the vehicle provided with a multimode siren with P/A and speaker(s), minimum 100 watt, located within easy reach of the driver and front passenger? FORMDROPDOWN

(d) Is the vehicle provided with a rotating halogen, light emitting diode, or strobe-type warning light bar with blue light on one side and red light on the other side with white or clear in the center? FORMDROPDOWN

Comments:

9. COLOR

(a) Is the color of the vehicle grey? FORMDROPDOWN

Comments

10. CAB

(a) Is the cab provided with four doors and can the cab accommodate a driver and three passengers? FORMDROPDOWN

(b) Are seatbelts provided for all cab occupants? FORMDROPDOWN

(c) Is the cab provided with air conditioning and heating and defrosting systems? FORMDROPDOWN

Comments:

SOURCE SELECTION SENSITIVE, SEE FAR 3.104