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Solicitation Technical Information Questionnaire (TIQ) July 2017

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

GENERAL TRANSPORT TRUCK - MTV

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 SUPPORTING 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.

Units: The data provided in the TIQ is to be provided in English units, unless otherwise specified. Metric units may be provided if clearly defined and identified.

All written information is to 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(d), 3(a)1

(b) 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.

(c) Identification of all modifications 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, less the weight of the crew (driver and passenger - 175 lbs each).

(c) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) shown shall include curb weight of the vehicle, weight of the crew (350 lbs total), and the payload (assume evenly distributed).

(d) Gross Combination Weight (GCW) shall include the vehicle GVW and a weight of a fully loaded trailer coupled to the vehicle (Trailer GVW is 10,000 lbs with a vertical load on the pintle of 1,000 lbs).

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

GENERAL TRANSPORT TRUCK - MTV

1. CONFIGURATION

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

(b) Vehicle Chassis: Manufacturer Model

(c) Cargo Body: Manufacturer Model

(d) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: Dimensioned exterior drawings of the vehicle showing views of the top, bottom, 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.)

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2. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

(a) For vehicles shipping to Iraq:

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

2) Are all operator manuals for each vehicle in both Arabic and English? FORMDROPDOWN

3) Do all manuals contain an amendment in both Arabic and English stating the ability to operate on ultra-high sulfur diesel fuel (10,000 ppm or 1%)? FORMDROPDOWN

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3. EQUIPMENT

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

(a) All standard equipment? FORMDROPDOWN

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

(b) Is the vehicle provided with push button or lever actuated ignition? FORMDROPDOWN

(c) If provided with integral OEM keyed door, steering column locks, and ignition locks, are they disabled? FORMDROPDOWN

(d) Are door latches/hasps with padlocks provided on both driver and passenger sides? FORMDROPDOWN

(e) Lockable toolbox(s) or secured stowage compartment(s) for storage of tools and BII? FORMDROPDOWN Quantity

(f) Are standard tools provided for simple operator level maintenance? FORMDROPDOWN List tools provided

(g) Tire changing tools and a lifting jack provided? FORMDROPDOWN Lifting jack capacity tons

(h) Tools (if required) for set-up and take-down of soft cover/support system? FORMDROPDOWN Tools provided

(i) NATO slave start jumper cables provided? (one slave-to-slave style and one slave-to-alligator clamp style) FORMDROPDOWN Length (each, in feet)

(j) Are four (4) frame-mounted tow hooks provided? FORMDROPDOWN If yes, what types Locations Capacity lbs

(k) Are mounting provisions, power sources with quick-connect power connections for use with the front-mounted vehicle self-recovery winch provided? FORMDROPDOWN

(l) Is a front-mounted vehicle self-recovery winch provided? FORMDROPDOWN If yes:

1) Manufacturer Type Model

2) Rated capacity (bare drum first layer)

3) Length of cable

4) Is a roller fairlead provided? FORMDROPDOWN

5) Winch remote control provided? FORMDROPDOWN If yes: distance remote control can operate Comments

4. RATINGS

(a) Do any of the component ratings exceed the manufacturer’s published ratings? FORMDROPDOWN

(b) Are the all of the individual components rated at or above the GVW or GCW, whichever is greater, specified for the vehicle? FORMDROPDOWN

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5. DIMENSIONS (inches)

(a) Wheelbase

(b) Ground clearance

(c) Overall dimensions (at curb weight) Length Comments

WEIGHTS (pounds)

(a) Curb weight (chassis and body total)

(b) Weight of operator and one passenger 350 lbs

(c) Payload

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

(e) WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION

1) Curb weight, front axle

2) Curb weight, forward tandem axle

3) Curb weight, rearward tandem axle

4) Curb weight, tandem total

5) Curb weight, total (must equal (a) above)

(f) GVW WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION

1) Loaded, front axle

2) Loaded, forward tandem axle

3) Loaded, rearward tandem axle

4) Loaded, tandem total

5) Loaded, total (must equal (d) above)

(g) GCW WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION (with 1,000 pound vertical pintle load from 10,000 pound trailer):

1) Loaded, front axle

2) Loaded, forward tandem axle

3) Loaded, rearward tandem axle

4) Loaded, tandem total

5) Loaded, total

6) Maximum allowable vertical load on pintle Comments

6. ENGINE

(a) Manufacturer

(b) Number of cylinders

(c) Can the vehicle be operated on ultra-high sulfur diesel fuel (10,000 ppm or 1%)? FORMDROPDOWN

1) If so, please describe any degradation in performance from operation on ultra-high sulfur content diesel (10,000 ppm or 1%):

(d) Is the vehicle configured for an export market? FORMDROPDOWN

(e) Is the vehicle provided with any emission controls? FORMDROPDOWN , if yes list emission controls

(f) Is a fuel/water separator with electric fuel heater provided? FORMDROPDOWN

1) Fuel/water separator: Manufacturer

2) Electric fuel heater: Manufacturer Comments

7. CHASSIS/DRIVELINE/SUSPENSION/FRAME

(a) What is the vehicle driveline configuration? FORMCHECKBOX 6x6 FORMCHECKBOX Other

(b) Front axle: Manufacturer Model Load rating lbs

(c) First rear axle: Manufacturer Model Load rating lbs

(d) Second rear axle: Manufacturer Model Load rating lbs

(e) Drive axle ratios

(f) Are rear driver-controlled locking differentials provided? FORMDROPDOWN

(g) Is a two-speed transfer case provided? FORMDROPDOWN

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SUSPENSION

(h) Front: Type Load rating

(i) Tandem: Type FORMTEXT

Load rating

(j) Is suspension designed to provide a soft ride for the GTT? FORMDROPDOWN , if yes describe:

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8. TRANSMISSION

(a) Transmission Manufacturer Model Type Comments

9. STEERING

(a) Is the vehicle left hand drive? FORMDROPDOWN

(b) Is the vehicle equipped with power steering?

FORMDROPDOWN

Comments

10. BRAKES

(a) Service brakes: Type Front Rear

1) What type of ABS system is provided? FORMDROPDOWN

(b) Emergency brakes: Type Acts on How is released?

1) Does this brake automatically engage? FORMDROPDOWN If yes, when/how?

(c) Is a relief brake system (engine or exhaust brake) provided with this vehicle? FORMDROPDOWN If yes, describe

(d) Parking brake: Type Axle(s) operated on Comments

11. TIRES

(a) Manufacturer Model Size and load rating

(b) Are all tires tubeless, off road, and radial construction? FORMDROPDOWN

(c) Is spare tire and wheel assembly with holder provided? FORMDROPDOWN

1) Storage location of spare on vehicle

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

(e) Is there a means to assist with loading/unloading of spare tire? FORMDROPDOWN If yes, describe

(f) Rims: Manufacturer Model Size and load rating Comments

12. ELECTRICAL

(a) Is a dual voltage (12/24 volt) system provided? FORMDROPDOWN

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

(c) Heavy-duty battery (ies) provided? FORMDROPDOWN Quantity

1) Manufacturer Model

2) Is a battery equalizer provided? FORMDROPDOWN

(i) Manufacturer Model IP Rating

(d) Charging capacity of the vehicle volts amps

(e) Is the vehicle provided with a 12 volt SAE J560 7 pin connector? FORMDROPDOWN

Comments

13. PERFORMANCE

(a) What are the minimum and maximum temperatures the vehicle can be stored, started, and operated in? Maximum Minimum ˚Fahrenheit

(b) What is depth of water the vehicle can ford without a kit? inches

(c) Specify the maximum longitudinal grade (% slope) the parking brake will hold the vehicle at GVW (%)

(d) What is the fuel capacity for the vehicle? Gallons Number of tanks? Location(s):

Comments

14. COLOR

(a) Is the exterior color of all vehicles Desert Tan 686A? FORMDROPDOWN

(b) Are all wheels powder coated in a black finish? FORMDROPDOWN

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15. CAB

(a) Type Seating capacity

(b) Are manual windows provided? FORMDROPDOWN

(c) Is a foot stand for weapons mount operation provided? FORMDROPDOWN , if yes, location: , weight capacity lbs, and description:

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16. TOWING PROVISIONS

(a) Is a swivel pintle provided? FORMDROPDOWN If yes, Manufacturer Model Type Capacity off-road lbs

1) Pintle height from ground inches

2) Are rear electrical and air brake connections for the towing of trailers (up to 10,000 lbs at GVW) provided? FORMDROPDOWN If yes, please provide description, including components, braking connection types

(b) Are electrical and air brake connections with integral dust covers provided for the towing of MTV? FORMDROPDOWN , if yes, please describe: locations:

1) Are air hoses for MTV towing operations provided? FORMDROPDOWN Length of hoses: ft

(c) NATO 12-Pin, 24-volt electrical hook-up for trailers and MTV’s provided? FORMDROPDOWN

(d) Is a towing bar provided that is capable of towing any MTV at GVW (except Recovery Vehicle, which is at curb weight) without damage or permanent deformation to either vehicle or any components? FORMDROPDOWN If yes:

1) Capacity tons

2) Is towing bar compatible with the swivel pintle and pintle mount? FORMDROPDOWN

(e) Are front and rear mounted electrical and air brake connections with integral dust covers provided for activation of lights and brakes when the General Transport Truck is being towed? FORMDROPDOWN

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17. CARGO BODY

(a) Type Floor material Thickness inches

(b) Is the cargo body capable of safely transporting:

1) A minimum of 13,225 lbs payload evenly distributed over the body floor? FORMDROPDOWN

2) When required, a minimum of 20 people and their gear? FORMDROPDOWN

(c) Are drop sides provided? FORMDROPDOWN

(d) Cargo body floor dimensions: Length inches Width inches Height (top of drop sides to cargo body floor) inches

(e) Is the cargo body provided with the mounting interfaces and all components required for mounting the removable seats, soft cover and support structure? FORMDROPDOWN If yes, please describe

(f) Is a metal ladder or steps provided to aid troop ingress/egress? FORMDROPDOWN If yes, please describe (type, material, mounting provisions, dimensions, etc.)

1) Is a dedicated stowage location provided on the vehicle for the ladder or stairs? FORMDROPDOWN If yes, provide description (if self-storing into vehicle) or location

(g) Are tie-down rings/hooks provided on cargo body floor? FORMDROPDOWN If yes, please provide tie-down ring/hook: Manufacturer Quantity Type Size Capacity lbs

1) Are they flush-mounted? FORMDROPDOWN Please provide schematic-diagram of tie-down ring/hook location.

Comments

18. WEAPON MOUNT

Please provide description and features of hatch and describe procedures and provisions for access to weapons mount, and any support pads/foot stands, etc., provided for the cab passenger for machine gun operation while vehicle is in motion

(a) Is a vehicle provided with a ring and bearing type weapon mount for a 12.7 mm (50 caliber) machine gun capacity with continuous 360 degrees of rotation? FORMDROPDOWN

(b) Is weapon mount safely operable by the cab passenger while the vehicle is in motion? FORMDROPDOWN

(c) Is the access to the weapon mount through the cab roof? FORMDROPDOWN

1) Does the roof hatch allow for the cab passenger access to weapon mount? FORMDROPDOWN

(i) Is the hatch self-draining and weather-tight? FORMDROPDOWN

(ii) Is the hatch quick-access type? FORMDROPDOWN

(iii) Is hatch provided with provision to securely lock in place while in open or closed positions? FORMDROPDOWN

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19. CORROSION PROTECTION

(a) Is the entire vehicle, where applicable (including the troop seating and soft cover support structure) provided with Carwell (www.carwell.com) type of corrosion protection to prevent corrosion and rust due? FORMDROPDOWN , if yes describe application process:

(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

20. RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) TAGS

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

(b) Will the tag’s electronic format be in compliance with the Joint Total Asset Visibility (JTAV) version 2.0 specifications, section 3.4.1 format? FORMDROPDOWN

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

Comments

21. TROOP SEATING

(a) Are removable seating provisions for at least 20 troops with full gear provided? FORMDROPDOWN If yes: Provide a schematic diagram of troop seating and gear stowage (including dimensions). Describe troop seats, including dimensions, construction features, mounting provisions and interfaces, etc.

1) Are troop seats integral with the cargo body sides? FORMDROPDOWN

2) If removable, is stowage space provided? FORMDROPDOWN If yes, location

3) Are any tools required for the set-up, take-down & stowage of the troop seats? FORMDROPDOWN If yes list Comments

22. SOFT COVER/SUPPORT STRUCTURE

(a) Is a removable weather resistant soft cover and support structure provided for the cargo body? FORMDROPDOWN If yes:

1) Is soft cover/support structure capable of remaining in place without damage when the vehicle is subjected to the performance requirements specified in section 13? FORMDROPDOWN

2) Does soft cover/support structure impede or interfere with the transportation of personnel and gear or use of the machine gun on the weapon mount? FORMDROPDOWN

3) What is the amount of headroom in the cargo body with soft cover/support structure installed? (inches)

4) Are stowage provisions provided for the soft cover/support structure that do not impede or interfere with troop/cargo area? FORMDROPDOWN , if yes, please describe:

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SOURCE SELECTION SENSITIVE, SEE FAR 3.104