Spec_ATTACH_0001_UtilityTruck-16R0149.doc

SOLICITATION W56HZV-16-R-0149

SPECIFICATION(ATTACHMENT 0001)

AUGUST 17, 2016

UTILITY TRUCK:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This vehicle is intended to provide an all-terrain, full-time four wheel drive capability, and able to run on high-sulfur diesel fuel (5,000 ppm) under severe road conditions. Mobility and reliability shall be key attributes, as well as meeting other requirements of this specification under conditions of unpaved (gravel/sandy) roads, mountainous terrain, and extreme climatic conditions. The vehicle mission requires a heavy-duty, operational capability at moderate altitudes, and cooling suitable for high temperatures in desert conditions. The vehicle should be an agile off-road vehicle having low maintenance and commercially available Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) common spare parts for all vehicle variants NOTE: WEIGHT ALLOWANCE IS 200 POUNDS (90.7 kg) PER VEHICLE OCCUPANT.

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

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (ALL VARIANTS UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED):

1. CONFIGURATION

1.1. The vehicles specified below shall have a common 4x4 chassis, powertrain and single rear-wheels.

1.2. The base vehicle shall be commercially available 4x4 utility truck, 2016 model year or later, with no more than 100 miles (161 km) on the odometer. The unmodified vehicle shall have the following:

1.2.1. Vehicle wheelbase shall be less than 162 inches (4.11 meters) (all variants).

1.2.2. Overall vehicle length shall be less than 260 inches (6.6 meters) (all variants).

1.3. Variants are as follows:

1.3.1. Personnel Carrier (see section 16)

1.3.2. Medium Tactical Pickup (see section 17)

1.3.3. Ambulance (see section 18)

1.4. Vehicle curb weight shall not exceed 20,000 pounds (9,090 kg) (all variants).

1.5. Vehicle width shall not exceed 96 inches (2.4 meters) (excluding mirrors, all variants).

2. EQUIPMENT

2.1. The vehicle shall be provided with all standard equipment and the options specified herein.

2.2. The vehicle shall be provided with in-cab storage provisions of sufficient capacity to store all manufacturer’s standard equipment and accessories, and those specified below (unless otherwise specified):

2.2.1. Standard tools required for simple operator level maintenance (screwdrivers, pliers, hammer, and basic socket and wrench set).

2.2.2. Tire changing tools and jack.

2.2.3. Towing strap at least 25 feet (7.5 meters) and 20,000 pound (9,090 kilograms) rating.

2.2.4. Jumper cables; 6 gauge and 20 feet (6.1 meters)

2.2.5. Triangle accident reflector.

2.2.6. First aid kit, meeting ANSI Z308.1 standards.

2.3. An ABC class fire extinguisher and mounting bracket shall be provided, minimum 2.2 pound (1.0 kg) capacity, and located inside the cab.

2.4. Two tow hooks or eyes, 20,000 pound rated (9,090 kilograms) each shall be provided on the front and rear of the vehicle.

2.5. Front Mounted Winch:

2.5.1. Vehicle shall be equipped with a front mounted, 12 or 24-volt, self-recovery winch rated at 15,000 pounds (6,804 kg) bare drum first layer and equipped with overload protection.

2.5.2. A roller fairlead and a minimum of 80 feet (24.4 m) of wire rope shall be provided with the winch.

2.5.3. The winch shall be provided with a remote control, which will allow the winch to be operated from a minimum distance of 10 feet (3 m) from the vehicle.

2.5.4. End of wire rope will be equipped with clevis end.

2.5.5. All controls shall be of the dead man type that will revert to neutral when released.

2.6. Vehicle Language Requirements:

2.6.1. All instructions, diagrams, and warning labels shall be in French, English, or in universal symbols, and shall be permanently affixed to the vehicle.

2.6.2. Fuel filler cap or area near the cap shall be labeled with the type of fuel compatible with the vehicle in French and English or in universal symbols.

2.6.3. Operator and service manuals written in French and English shall be provided.

2.6.3.1. All manuals provided shall have an amendment stating the ability to operate on high-sulfur content diesel fuel (5,000 ppm or 1/2%).

3. RATINGS

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

3.2. All individual components, including engine, transmission, driveline, axles, suspension and tires shall be rated at or above the gross combination weight (GCW) or gross vehicle weight (GVW), whichever is greater.

4. ENGINE

4.1. Vehicle shall be equipped with a diesel engine capable of performing as specified herein on high-sulfur content diesel fuel (5,000 ppm or 1/2%).

4.2. The vehicle shall not be equipped with emission control devices such as but not limited to the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve, Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC), or Selective Catalytic Reduction Catalyst (SCR)

4.2.1. If emission control devices cited in section 4.2 were removed from the vehicle after the vehicle was manufactured for the purposes of this solicitation, then supporting documentation from the OEM shall be provided describing in detail all such modifications made to the vehicle in order to meet specification in section 4.1.

4.3. Maintenance or service schedule for the vehicle while operating on high-sulfur content diesel fuel (5,000 ppm or 1/2%) shall be equipped and also included in the operator’s manual.

4.4. Engine shall be provided with the heaviest-duty available cooling and air filtration system designed for dusty, desert environments (120°F or 49°C).

4.5. Vehicle shall be provided with an engine fuel and water separator equipped with a dash warning light and audible warning alarm.

4.5.1. The filter shall be drained by hand and does not have to be removed from the vehicle.

4.5.2. The filter shall be maintainable by the operator, service on the filter (draining water/replacing filter element) shall require not more than 15 minutes per task.

5. DRIVELINE AND SUSPENSION

5.1. A 4x4 driveline shall be provided.

5.2. Locking front and rear differentials shall be provided.

5.3. A two-speed transfer case shall be provided.

6. TRANSMISSION

6.1. Vehicle shall be provided with an automatic transmission.

7. STEERING

7.1. The vehicle shall be currently available in either a left-hand drive (LHD) or right-hand drive (RHD) model in any quantity as specified in the solicitation.

8. BRAKE SYSTEM

8.1. Vehicle shall be provided with either a full air or air over hydraulic service brakes system.

8.2. Anti-lock braking system (ABS) is required.

8.3. An engine exhaust brake shall be provided.

9. WHEEL ASSEMBLY (TIRE AND WHEEL)

9.1. The vehicle shall be provided with off-road tires in a single rear-wheel design.

9.2. The vehicle shall be provided with a full-size spare wheel assembly with holder.

9.2.1. Means shall be provided to assist with the loading and unloading of the spare tire (i.e. davit, winch or equivalent).

9.3. All tires shall be of the same size, load rating, and tread design and all wheels shall be interchangeable, including the spare wheel assembly.

9.4. Each wheel shall have a run-flat insert.

10. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

10.1. The vehicle shall be provided with the OEM highest rated available alternator and heaviest duty, dual batteries.

10.2. Master battery disconnect switch shall be provided.

11. COLOR

11.1. The exterior color (The cab, body, and body walls) shall be Flat Desert Tan or Flat Green, or White, or nearest commercial equivalent.

12. CAB (General Requirements)

12.1. Cab shall accommodate driver and a minimum of one passenger, unless otherwise specified.

12.2. Seatbelts shall be provided for all cab occupants.

12.3. OEM air conditioning and heating systems shall be provided.

13. TOWING CAPABILITY

13.1. Vehicle at GVW shall be capable of towing a minimum of 7,700 pound (3,500 kg) trailer assuming 10% of weight on hitch.

13.2. Vehicle shall be provided with a combination 2-inch ball and pintle and mount.

13.2.1. Pintle shall be 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.

13.3. Vehicle shall be provided with a SAE J560 7-pin, 12-volt electrical hook-up for trailers.

13.4. Vehicle shall be provided with front and rear air brake couplings for towing.

14. VEHICLE PERFORMANCE (In each variant)

14.1. Vehicle shall be capable of operating 30% of mission on paved roads, 30% on secondary roads or trails and 40% cross country off-road in severe terrain at speeds of up to 55 mph (89 kph), 35 mph (56 kph) and 15 mph (24 kph), respectively, at vehicle weights up to GVW.

14.1.1. Paved Roads. Two or more lanes, all weather, maintained, hard surface roads with good driving visibility used for heavy and high-density traffic. These roads are surfaces having a Root Mean Square (RMS) value of 0.1 inch (2.54 mm).

14.1.2. Secondary Roads. Two lanes, all weather, occasionally maintained, hard and loose surface (e.g., large rock, paved, crushed rock, gravel) roads intended for medium weight, low density traffic. These roads are surfaces having a RMS value varying between 0.3 (7.62 and 15.24 mm) and 0.6 inch (7.62 and 15.24 mm).

14.1.3. Cross Country. Vehicle operations over terrain not subjected to repeated traffic and where no roads, routes, well-worn trails or man-made improvements exist. These are surfaces having a RMS value varying between 0.8 and 1.5 inch.

14.1.4. Vehicle shall be capable of achieving endurance of 1,800 miles (2,897 km) on paved, 1,800 miles (2,897 km) on secondary, and 2,400 miles (3,862 km) on cross country roads without catastrophic failures for the total of 6,000 miles (9,656 km).

14.2. Vehicle front and rear axle ground clearance at GVW, shall not be less than 13.5 inches (0.342 m) per ISO 21308-2 (BEP-H015 and BEP-H016)

14.3. Vehicle approach angle shall not be less than 41 degrees (without winch), and the departure angle not less that 31 degrees at GVW.

14.4. Vehicle at GVW shall be capable of negotiating a 15 inch (381 mm) vertical step in forward and reverse directions.

14.5. Vehicle shall be capable of shallow water fording at GVW to a minimum depth of 29 inches (0.736 m).

14.6. The vehicle shall be able to ascend a 60% grade at GVW.

14.7. The vehicle shall be able to operate on a 40% side slope.

14.8. Vehicle shall be capable of a top speed of at least 62 mph (100 kph)

14.9. Vehicle at curb weight shall be capable of a range of at least 450 miles (724 km) at a minimum speed of 40 mph (64 km/hr)

15. CORROSION PROTECTION

Note: The vehicle will be transported overseas in an exposed salt atmosphere and proper corrosion protection shall be used in the manufacturing of the vehicle. The below requirements is a minimum solution to prevent corrosion.

15.1. The entire vehicle shall be provided with Carwell (www.carwell.com) or an equivalent type of protection (e.g. Coating, e-coat, etc.) to prevent corrosion and rust due to exposure to a salt atmosphere and its intended usage.

15.1.1. If an equivalent type of corrosion protection product is utilized, the following minimum criteria shall be met:

15.1.1.1. The product shall protect the vehicle from exposure to a salt atmosphere (minimum 336 hours) during open ocean transport.

15.1.1.2. The product shall protect the vehicle for a minimum of 2 years after application.

15.1.1.3. The product shall not contain any toxic or harmful materials.

15.1.2. Type of corrosion protection used may be different on different parts of the vehicle.

VARIANT-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

16. PERSONNEL CARRIER

THE PERSONNEL CARRIER SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT OR CAPABILITIES IN ADDITION TO (OR IN LIEU OF, WHEN SPECIFIED) THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS CITED IN SECTIONS 1 THROUGH 15.

16.1. The vehicle shall have a two door cab.

16.2. The vehicle shall be provided with a flatbed with a minimum external dimensions of 10 foot (3,049 mm) length by 100 inches (2,541 mm) width

16.3. The flatbed shall have metal side, rear, and front walls that are at least 19 inches (482 mm) in height.

16.4. All side and rear walls shall be hinged so they can be folded down.

16.5. The vehicle flatbed shall be provided with an easily removable support structure and canvas cover. (same as exterior cab/body color)

16.6. The inside height with the removable support structure and canvas cover installed shall be at least 60 inches (1,524 mm).

16.7. Benches shall be provided and capable of accommodating at least 10 passengers.

16.8. The vehicle flatbed shall be capable of carrying at least 5,500 pounds (2,494 kg) of payload.

16.9. The pickup bed shall be equipped with a minimum of four (4) foldable tie-down rings in the flatbed floor, and on the exterior of the cargo bed, tarp tie downs shall be mounted every 1 to 2 feet (.3 to .6 meters) on both sides.

17. MEDIUM TACTICAL PICKUP

THE MEDIUM TACTICAL PICKUP SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT OR CAPABILITIES IN ADDITION TO (OR IN LIEU OF, WHEN SPECIFIED) THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS CITED IN SECTIONS 1 THROUGH 15.

17.1. The vehicle shall have a four door cab with pickup bed.

17.1.1. Pickup bed shall be at least 4.5 foot (1.37 meters) in length.

17.2. Cab shall accommodate two fully equipped soldiers, in addition to the driver and front seat passenger (see section 12.1).

17.3. The pickup bed shall be equipped with a minimum of four internal cargo area tie downs, and on the exterior of the cargo bed floor, tarp tie downs shall be mounted every 1 to 2 feet (.3 to .6 meters) on both sides.

18. AMBULANCE

THE TACTICAL AMBULANCE SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT OR CAPABILITIES IN ADDITION TO (OR IN LIEU OF, WHEN SPECIFIED) THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS CITED IN SECTIONS 1 THROUGH 15. DELETE SPECIFICATION SECTION 13 REQUIREMENTS EXCEPT FRONT AIR BRAKE COUPLINGS ARE REQUIRED.

18.1. The tactical ambulance shall have a two-door cab with an ambulance body/patient compartment.

18.2. The patient compartment may be partitioned from the cab, provided the vehicle is equipped with a walk-through, window or other means for the driver to communicate with the medic.

18.3. Minimum interior dimension of the patient compartment:

18.3.1. Length: 124 inches (3,149 mm).

18.3.2. Width: 82 inches (2,083 mm).

18.3.3. Height: 65 inches (1,651 mm).

18.4. The ambulance body shall be provided with rear doors suitable for ingress/egress of stretcher patients. Rear loading lights and a folding, self-storing, or a fixed rear step/ladder shall be provided.

18.5. The patient compartment shall be designed to accomodiate four stretchers.

18.6. The patient compartment shall be provided with a two person flip-up type medic chair with seatbelt, with a secure and stable platform, from which the medic can provide patient care while the ambulance is in motion.

18.7. The patient compartment flooring shall be a seamless sheet and appropriate for ambulances.

18.8. The patient compartment shall be provided with a minimum of four intravenous (IV) hooks.

18.9. The patient compartment shall be provided with general interior lighting and focus-type lighting for each patient position.

18.10. The patient compartment shall be provided with provisions for stowage of ambulance medical equipment (not provided) with a minimum storage volume of 10 cubic feet (0.283 cubic meter).

18.11. Air conditioning and heating systems shall be provided in the patient compartment. Air conditioning shall be capable of adequately cooling interior in desert environments where temperatures can reach 120°F (48.9°C). The vehicle shall be capable of lowering the crew compartment temperature from 120°F (48.9°C) to an average < 89°F (31.7°C) at the center of cab while operating in a 120°F (48.9°C) ambient temperature environment.

18.12. All side and rear windows of the patient compartment shall be provided with privacy or tinted glass.

18.13. The vehicle shall be provided with a Red Cross insignia on both sides, front, rear and top of the vehicle. The insignia shall be the largest size that can be placed on these surfaces with a maximum size requirement of 3 ft x 3 ft (1 m x 1 m) square.

18.14. The vehicle shall be equipped with a minimum of a 100 watt electronic siren system with public address capabilities.

18.15. The vehicle shall be equipped with either:

18.15.1. An LED, halogen, strobe, or combination of all three types of lights in a light bar, with forward, rear, forward-side, and rear-side facing heads, mounted and located on the top of the vehicle, such that it is visible from all sides of the vehicle including the rear of the vehicle. Blue color shall be provided.

18.15.2. Two revolving blue colored warning lights mounted on the top of the vehicle on opposite sides. The two revolving warning lights shall be visible from all sides of the vehicle including the rear of the vehicle.

18.16. The patient compartment shall be provided with and provisions for secure storage of two D-size (425 liters) oxygen containers.

18.16.1. Oxygen containers are to be located at the front area of the patient compartment.

18.16.2. Oxygen containers shall be provided with a regulator, pressure gauge, and a flowmeter.

18.17. An inverter, minimum 1000 watt continuous rating shall be provided that is connected to a least two hardwired 220V/50Hz volt AC outlet receptacles. Outlets shall be Type G British BS-1363.

18.18. At least two 12-volt DC outlets shall be provided.

18.19. At least four pole stretchers shall be provided.

18.20. A first aid EMT responder kit with a minimum 100 pieces shall be provided.

18.21. A waste basket suitable for medical waste shall be provided.

18.22. DC powered fridge, minimum volume size 25 quarts (23.6 liter) shall be provided.

18.23. A sink with a potable water tank, mimum tank size of 15 gallons (56.7 liter) and pump (manual or electric) shall be provided.

18.24. The patient compartment electrical system shall be capable of being powered by the vehicle electrical system and separate heavy-duty battery(s), and shall be sufficient to operate standard ambulance medical equipment. Without the vehicle engine running, the electrical outlets, monitoring equipment and the patient compartment lights, at a minimum, shall be operable.