Attachment_0006-Cargo_Truck_4x4_Technical_Info_Questionnaire.doc

SOLICITATION

TECHNICAL INFORMATION QUESTIONNAIRE (TIQ)

JULY 2017

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

CARGO TRUCK, 4x4 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, BLANKS, AND REQUIRED SUPPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REFERENCES. IF ANY OF YOUR ANSWERS REQUIRE FURTHER EXPLANATION, YOU MUST ALSO INCLUDE THAT IN THE APPLICABLE COMMENT SECTION. Failure to provide a response may result in the rejection of your proposal.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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 Units: The data provided in the TIQ shall be 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) Supporting documentation is required, see paragraphs 1(a)3, 2(a)(1), and 12(a)(1)

(b) Identification of all modifications/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/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 shown shall be weight of truck offered, completely equipped (less only weight of payload). Weight distribution empty shall be based on curb weight.

(c) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) shown shall include vehicle’s curb weight, weight of the crew (350 pounds), and weight of a fully loaded platform body. The payload shall be assumed to be evenly distributed over the cargo space.

CARGO TRUCK, 4x4

1. CONFIGURATION

(a) Is the vehicle a 4x4 truck chassis with a platform body suitable for hauling cargo, 2017 model year or later? FORMDROPDOWN ; If yes:

1) 4x4 Truck Chassis: Make ; Model

2) Platform body: Make ; Model

3) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: Dimensioned exterior drawings of the vehicle showing views of the top, sides, front and rear must be provided. (submit drawings in Adobe .pdf format) State where this is provided in your proposal (e.g. page number, paragraph, etc.)

(b) Is the overall vehicle width not more than 2.5 meters? FORMDROPDOWN

(c) Ground clearance Comments

2. EQUIPMENT

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

(a) All of the manufacturer’s standard equipment for the model proposed? FORMDROPDOWN

1) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: A brochure or specification sheet(s) listing all of the manufacturer’s standard equipment must be provided. State where this is provided in your proposal (e.g. page number, paragraph, etc.)

(b) Frame mounted front and rear tow hooks or eyes FORMDROPDOWN ; Quantity ; Locations

(c) Is the vehicle provided with keyless ignition and standard door locks? FORMDROPDOWN

(d) Lockable toolbox (es) or secured stowage compartment(s) FORMDROPDOWN ; If yes: are they of sufficient capacity to store all manufacturer’s standard equipment and accessories? FORMDROPDOWN ; Location

1) Tire changing tools and lifting jack? FORMDROPDOWN ; Jack capacity tons

2) Tire inflating hose with quick-connect fittings on both ends? FORMDROPDOWN

3) NATO slave start jumper cables? (one slave-to-slave style and one slave-to-alligator clamp style) FORMDROPDOWN Length

(e) Vehicle provided with a brush guard or bull bar? FORMDROPDOWN

(f) Vehicle provided with a rear pintle? FORMDROPDOWN ; Size ; Describe

(g) Vehicle language requirements:

1) Are all instructions, diagrams, and warning labels for each vehicle variant in English and Arabic, or universal symbols? FORMDROPDOWN

(i) Are they permanently affixed to the vehicle? FORMDROPDOWN

2) Have all fuel filler caps or area near filler cap for each vehicle variant been provided with type of fuel compatible with in English and Arabic or universal symbols? FORMDROPDOWN

3) Is an operator manual(s) for each vehicle written in English and Arabic provided? FORMDROPDOWN

Comments

3. RATINGS

(a) Are the ratings for the vehicle the published ratings at the time of offer? FORMDROPDOWN

(b) Do all individual component ratings meet or exceed the requirements? FORMDROPDOWN

Comments WEIGHTS (see Informational Notes on first page) (pounds)

(c) Vehicle curb weight (total)

1) Curb weight, front axle

2) Curb weight, rear axle

(d) Weight of crew 350 pounds

(e) Fully loaded platform body

(f) GVW (total of (c), (d), and (e))

1) Loaded, vehicle front axle

2) Loaded, vehicle rear axle Comments DIMENSIONS (inches)

(g) Wheelbase

(h) Overall (vehicle): Length

(i) Ground clearance Comments

CHASSIS/DRIVELINE/AXLES/SUSPENSION

(j) Chassis: Manufacturer

; Configuration

; Year FORMTEXT

; Model Comments

AXLES

(k) Front: Manufacturer

(l) Rear: Manufacturer

(m) Drive axle gear ratio Comments

SUSPENSION SYSTEM

(n) Front:

Type

(o) Rear: Type Comments

4. ENGINE

(a) Can the vehicle be operated on ultra high sulfur content diesel fuel (10,000 ppm or 1.0%)? FORMDROPDOWN

1) If yes, please describe any degradation in performance from operating on ultra high sulfur content diesel (10,000 ppm or 1.0%)

2) Manufacturer ; Model ; Displacement liters, Horsepower hp at rpm

3) Maximum net torque

(b) Is the vehicle provided with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve, Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), Diesel oxidation Catalyst (DOC), Selective, Catalytic Reduction Catalyst (SCR) or any other emission control device? FORMDROPDOWN , if yes list emission control device(s):

(c) Is the maintenance or service schedule provided for the vehicle when operating on ultra high sulfur content diesel fuel (10,000 ppm or 1.0%)? FORMDROPDOWN

1) Is the maintenance or service schedule included in the vehicle’s manual? FORMDROPDOWN

Comments

5. TRANSMISSION

(a) Transmission: Manufacturer

; Type FORMTEXT

; Model ; Number of speeds: Forward

(b) Transfer case: Manufacturer Comments

6. STEERING

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

(b) Power steering provided? FORMDROPDOWN

Comments

7. BRAKES

(a) Is the vehicle provided with gladhands in accordance with SAE J318? FORMDROPDOWN

Comments

8. WHEEL ASSEMBLY (TIRE AND WHEEL)

(a) Tires: Manufacturer

(b) Wheels: Manufacturer ; Model ; Wheels: Size and load rating ; Front ; Rear FORMTEXT

; Spare

(c) Is a full-size spare wheel assembly with holder provided? FORMDROPDOWN ; Location on vehicle

(d) Are all tires, including spare, the same size, load rating and tread design and are all wheel assemblies, including the spare, interchangeable? FORMDROPDOWN

Comments

9. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

(a) Is the vehicle supplied with a 12/24 dual voltage system? FORMDROPDOWN

(b) Is a NATO slave starting receptacle provided? FORMDROPDOWN

(c) Does the starting circuit and NATO slave receptacle operate on 24 volts? FORMDROPDOWN

(d) Is the vehicle provided with the manufacturer’s highest rated available alternator and heaviest duty maintenance free batteries? FORMDROPDOWN ; If yes:

1) Rating of alternator amps

2) Number of batteries?

(e) Is a 12 volt SAE J560 7-pin connector provided for trailer electrical connection? FORMDROPDOWN

Comments

10. COLOR

(a) Is the exterior color of the vehicle Desert Tan, or the closest commercial equivalent? FORMDROPDOWN

Comments

11. CAB

(a) Type FORMDROPDOWN

1) Is a rear window provided? FORMDROPDOWN

(b) Is the driver’s air suspension seat provided? FORMDROPDOWN , if yes:

1) Manufacturer Model Comments

12. PLATFORM BODY

(a) Is the vehicle provided with a platform body? FORMDROPDOWN ; If yes:

1) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: A brochure, specification sheet(s) listing all equipment found on the platform body, and a drawing of the platform body on the 4x4 chassis must be provided. Please indicated where this is located in your proposal

2) Length inches

3) Width inches

4) Manufacturer Model

5) Is a wood separator used in-between the truck chassis and platform body? FORMDROPDOWN

6) Describe how the platform body is attached to the chassis

(b) Does the platform body have metal side and rear walls? FORMDROPDOWN ; If yes:

1) Side and rear walls height inches

2) Are side and rear wall hinges such that they can be folded down? FORMDROPDOWN

3) Side and rear wall thickness inches

(c) Is the vehicle flatbed provided with an easily removable canvas cover and support structure? FORMDROPDOWN ; If yes:

1) Inside height inches

(d) Number of swivel style tie-down rings provided on the platform body floor

(e) Are rear steps provided to gain access to the platform body? FORMDROPDOWN

(f) The vehicle platform body maximum rated payload capacity pounds

(g) Platform body floor material , thickness

(h) Is a full width weld on style rectangular bulkhead with punched window provided? FORMDROPDOWN

(i) Does the platform body lighting meet FMVSS 108? FORMDROPDOWN

Comments

13. PERFORMANCE

(a) What is the minimum and maximum ambient temperatures the vehicle can be stored, started and operated in? Maximum (F Minimum

(b) What longitudinal grade is the vehicle capable of climbing and descending?

(c) Vehicle range at GVW miles

1) What is the size of the fuel tank(s)? gallons

Comments

14. RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) TAGS

(a) Is each vehicle or item and associated lot of spares tagged with a removable active RFID data rich tracking tag? FORMDROPDOWN ; if yes: Manufacturer ; Model

(b) Will the tag’s electronic format be in compliance with the specifications established by JTAV version 2.0, section 3.4.1 format? FORMDROPDOWN

1) Which company or agency will “write to” or “program” the tag?

Comments

15. CORROSION PROTECTION

(a) Is the entire vehicle provided (where applicable) with Carwell (www.carwell.com) type of corrosion protection to prevent corrosion and rust due to exposure to a salt atmosphere? FORMDROPDOWN , if yes describe:

(b) If the vehicle is not provided with Carwell, is it provided with an equivalent type of protection? FORMDROPDOWN , if yes what type of protection is provided?

(c) Are different types of corrosion protection used on different parts of the vehicle? FORMDROPDOWN , if yes describe Comments:

SOURCE SELECTION SENSITIVE, SEE FAR 3.104