Attachment_0010_-_Up-Armored_GTT_Technical_Info_Questionnaire.docx

Solicitation Technical Information Questionnaire (TIQ) September 2017

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

GENERAL TRANSPORT TRUCK – ARMORED CAB

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(b)1, 2(a)1, 2(j)1(i), 2(j)2(i), 2(j)7(i), 2(k)1, 2(l)1, 2(l)2, 3(f), 6(a)1, 14(a)1 and 20(a).

(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 pounds each).

(c) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) shown shall include curb weight of the vehicle, weight of the crew (350 pounds 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 11,000 pounds with a vertical load on the pintle of 1,100 pounds).

GENERAL INFORMATION REQUIRED

Personnel Responding to Questionnaire:

Comments

GENERAL TRANSPORT TRUCK – ARMORED CAB

1. CONFIGURATION

(a) Has the vehicle been provided with all new parts?

(b) Are vehicle components and equipment provided under this contract similar to the vehicle components and equipment provided under contract W56HZV-05-D-0144, W56HZV-08-D-G097, W56HZV-13-C-0161, and W56HZV-15-C-0207 to the maximum possible extent in order to reduce the logistical and maintenance footprint? , Describe:

1) 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.).

(c) Are the troop seating, soft cover/support structure compatible and interchangeable with the GTT and other vehicle variants provided under contract W56HZV-05-D-0144, W56HZV-08-D-G097, W56HZV-13-C-0161, and W56HZV-15-C-0207? , Describe Comments

2. ARMORED CAB

(a) Is an armored cab produced and integrated onto a Navistar MTV GTT chassis?

1) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: A dimensioned layout of the vehicle with the armored cab must be provided. Drawing must include opaque armor material description for all panels. (submit drawings in Adobe .pdf format) State where this is provided in your proposal (e.g. page number, paragraph, etc.)

(b) Does the vehicle contain all the same specification requirements, equipment, and safety standards as the original unarmored Navistar GTT truck, built in accordance with contracts W56HZV-05-D-0144 and W56HZV-08-D-G097?

1) List all areas to the vehicle including safety standards, specification requirements, and standard equipment that have been modified with a detailed explanation

(c) Does the armored cab ingress and egress, layout of all controls, seating, etc. comply with the human engineering guidelines of MIL-STD-1472?

(d) Are all components that are modified and/or upgraded identified and supporting documentation provided?

(e) Is the protection level of the armored cab in accordance with Annex A, revision 3.0 and contract W56HZV-13-C0161?

(f) Are blast seats installed and certified as the same part number and manufacturer as previously tested and submitted under contracts W56HZV-13-C-0161 and W56HZV-15-C-0207?

1) Manufacturer Model

(g) Is the viewable transparent window area at least 75% of the viewable area of the unarmored cab windows? , describe

(h) Is the transparent glass armor for all windows including the windshield “water white bright” glass with anti-spall shielding and do they feature anti-UV filming? , describe

(i) Restraints:

1) Do seat belts come to rest in a consistent position relative to the seat such that the soldier does not have to spend more than 10 seconds in trying to locate the latching mechanism while wearing their equipment listed in MIL-STD-1366 Revision E paragraph 5.1.5, with armor?

2) Does each seat restraint system meet all applicable requirements of FMVSS 207, 209, and 210? describe

(j) Door and latches:

1) Are door latches and door hinges robustly designed to effectively handle the weight of the armored doors and have they been evaluated to determine design effectiveness?

(i) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: Validation studies of the door latches and door hinges robustness must be provided. State where this is provided in your proposal (e.g. page number, paragraph, etc.)

2) Have tests been conducted to validate combat door lock performance, i.e. modeling and simulation studies based on threat forces?

(i) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: Validation studies (i.e. modeling and simulation studies) of the combat door lock performance must be provided. State where this is provided in your proposal (e.g. page number, paragraph, etc.)

3) Do door latches automatically engage upon closing?

4) Do latches operate by a single interior handle and a single exterior handle on each door?

5) Do handles engage or disengage the door latches with one constant motion using one hand and handles return to the neutral position when released?

6) Do doors inadvertently open in crash and rollover events?

7) Do doors inadvertently open when subjected to threats listed in Annex A? ; And are they still operable after these events?

(i) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: Validation studies of the doors not opening to threats and still remaining operable after these events must be provided. State where this is provided in your proposal (e.g. page number, paragraph, etc.)

8) Is the interior door handle operable regardless of any security locks or other obstructions?

9) Are the latches provided with a combat lock feature that when engaged, prevents the exterior door handles from operating the latch mechanism, and are they operable by one hand?

(k) Is a copy of all welding certifications as well as welding standards, in accordance with TACOM Ground Combat Vehicle Welding Codes for steel (print 12479550) or aluminum (12472301), utilized for all vehicles provided?

1) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: Welding certifications and welding standards must be provided. State where this is provided in your proposal (e.g. page number, paragraph, etc.)

(l) Will a copy of each lot of transparent and opaque armor material certification utilized for all vehicles be provided no later than 30 days after award?

1) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: Transparent and opaque armor material certifications must be provided. State where this is provided in your proposal (e.g. page number, paragraph, etc.)

2) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: Contractor’s list of qualified opaque and transparent armor supplier that will be used during production must be provided. State where this is provided in your proposal (e.g. page number, paragraph, etc.)

(m) Is the vehicle provided with all applicable airbag warning labels, vehicle identification, safety and warning labels, data plates, passenger limits, glass warning labels, transparent glass armor cleaning procedures, etc.? ; If yes:

1) Are all items easily visible or accessible to the vehicle operator?

2) Are they provided in English and Arabic, or universal symbols?

(n) Is the armored cab provided with the same corrosion life that was provided in the original unarmored Navistar GTT truck? , if yes please describe the cleaning, pre-treating, priming, and top coat painting process including:

1) Is the armored cab hot dipped galvanized? , if yes:

(i) Is the galvanized process completed at your facility? , if not where?

(ii) What is the size of the tank used?

(iii) Describe your galvanizing process and include levels of thickness

2) Describe how the metal components are cleaned and pre-treated

3) How is the armored cab primed?

4) Is the top coat solvent based, water based, or a powder coat?

5) How do you quality control your corrosion processes?

6) Name any industry standards that you follow for painting, in-house testing, etc.

(o) Is the armored cab able to lower the inside temperature from 120˚F to 85˚F (or less) within 80 minutes with the additional heat loads of the GFE? , describe

1) Is the air conditioning system the same system as the non-armored cab version? , if no:

(i) What has been modified? (i.e. evaporator, condenser, pump, etc.)

(ii) Has any environmental chamber testing been performed to ensure that the armored cab will meet the cooling requirement? , describe

(p) Are there any armored cab unique tools, not found on the MTV GTT, needed to the service the armored cab and components provided and added to the BII?

(q) Is a tailored Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) manual/supplement, separate from the original commercial manual, developed and provided?

1) Is the manual/supplement specific to ONLY the changes (armored cab and any parts replaced because of the addition of the armored cab) made to the GTT MTV? ,

2) Does the manual/supplement included all parts list, special tools, and maintenance procedures specific to the Up-Armored GTT? ,

3) Has the manuals/supplements written in Arabic been provided for each vehicle? ,

4) Has the electronic version of the manuals/supplements been provided to the Government in English? , Comments

3. AUTOMOTIVE PERFORMANCE

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

(b) Is the vehicle capable of operating 50% of mission on sandy/rocky/off-road and mountainous terrain and 50% on unimproved roads?

(c) What is the stopping distance at GVW from 20 mph? feet

(d) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: Provide an Allison SCAAN computer scan (or equivalent) that provides data on the below performance requirements. State where this is provided in your proposal (e.g. page number, paragraph, etc.)

1) Is the vehicle, at GCW, capable of meeting the following performance requirements:

(i) Maintaining a minimum speed of 30 mph on a 2% slope?

(ii) Operating on sandy roads at an average speed of at least 22 mph?

(iii) Operating on a 25% lateral (side) slope?

2) Is the vehicle, at GVW, capable of meeting the following performance requirements:

(i) Climbing and descending a 40% longitudinal slope?

(ii) Climbing a 40% longitudinal slope at a minimum speed of 2.5 mph?

(iii) Operating on a 30% lateral (side) slope?

(iv) Operating for at least 310 miles on highway from an integral fuel tank(s) at an average speed of at least 37 mph?

(v) Operating for at least 186 miles on sandy/rocky/off-road and mountainous terrain from an integral fuel tank(s) at speeds as low as 2.5 mph?

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

(vi) Maintaining a speed of at least 47 mph on a level highway?

Comments

4. SURVIVABILITY REQUIREMENTS-RESPONSE TO THIS SECTION SHALL BE SUBMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PEO CS&CSS SECURITY CLASSIFICATION GUIDE.

(a) Does the armored cab have an integrated level of armor and underbody protection per Annex A?

(b) Does the armored cab underbody protection meet requirements listed in Annex A at curb weight and above?

(c) Will the armored cab remain attached to the chassis during events specified in Annex A?

(d) Is the armored cab provided with two primary front seats?

1) Manufacturer Model Comments

5. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

(a) For vehicles shipped to Iraq:

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

2) Has an operator’s manual written in Arabic been provided for each vehicle?

3) Has an electronic version of the operator’s manual been provided to the Government in English?

4) Do all manuals contain an amendment in Arabic and English (electronic version only) stating the ability to operate on ultra high sulfur diesel fuel (10,000 ppm or 1%)?

5) Have all fuel filler caps or area near the fuel filler caps been provided with warning labels in both Arabic and English, or universal symbols?

Comments

6. EQUIPMENT

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

(a) All standard equipment?

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) A push button ignition?

(c) Disabled OEM keyed door, steering column, and ignition locks (if vehicle was originally equipped with these items)?

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

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

(f) Standard tools for simple operator level maintenance? List tools provided

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

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

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

(j) Four (4) frame-mounted tow hooks? If yes, what types Locations Capacity pounds

(k) Mounting provisions and power source (with “quick-connect” power connections) for the front-mounted self-recovery winch?

Comments

7. RATINGS

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

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

Comments

8. DIMENSIONS (inches)

(a) Wheelbase

(b) Track (widths from center-to-center of tires) Front 1st rear 2nd rear

(c) Frame length back of cab

(d) Forward tandem axle to rearward tandem axle

(e) Forward tandem axle to rear of body

(f) Forward tandem axle to center of body

(g) Ground clearance

(h) Location of center of gravity at curb weight

1) Vertical from ground

2) Horizontal, rearward of front axle

(i) Distance from ground to cargo body floor

(j) Overall dimensions (at curb weight) Length Width (excluding mirrors) Height 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

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

(g) GCW WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION (with 1100 pound vertical pintle load from 11,000 pound trailer):

1) Loaded, front axle

2) Loaded, forward tandem axle

6) Maximum allowable vertical load on pintle Comments

9. ENGINE

(a) Manufacturer Model Model year or later, Displacement cu. in.

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

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

(c) Is the vehicle configured for an export market? ?

(d) Is the vehicle provided with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve, Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), or Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC)?

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

1) Fuel/water separator: Manufacturer Model

2) Electric fuel heater: Manufacturer Model Comments

10. CHASSIS/DRIVELINE/SUSPENSION

(a) Front axle: Manufacturer Model Load rating pounds

(b) First rear axle: Manufacturer Model Load rating pounds

(c) Second rear axle: Manufacturer Model Load rating pounds

(d) Drive axle ratios

(e) Is a rear locking differential provided?

(f) Is a two-speed transfer case provided?

Comments

SUSPENSION

(g) Front: Type Load rating

(h) Tandem: Type Load rating Comments

11. TRANSMISSION

(a) Transmission Manufacturer Model Type Comments

12. STEERING

(a) Is the vehicle left hand drive?

Comments

13. BRAKES

(a) Service brakes: Type Front Rear

1) Is the service brake provided with ABS and an air dryer?

(i) What type of ABS system is provided?

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

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

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

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

14. TIRES

(a) Manufacturer Model Size and load rating

1) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: A brochure or specification sheet(s) listing load rating must be provided. State where this is provided in your proposal (e.g. page number, paragraph, etc.)

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

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

1) Rims: Manufacturer Model Size and load rating Comments

15. ELECTRICAL

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

(b) Is a 12 volt SAE J560 7 pin connector that is wired to that standard for towed vehicles or trailers provided?

(c) Is a NATO slave starting receptacle provided?

(d) Heavy-duty battery(ies) provided? Quantity

1) Manufacturer Model

2) Is a battery equalizer provided?

(i) Manufacturer Model

(e) Is a Master Battery Disconnect switch provided?

1) Manufacturer Model Comments

16. COLOR

(a) Is the exterior color for all vehicle variants desert tan 686, color chip 33446, holly green, color chip 14090, or equivalent when specified?

(b) Are any bright finishes or chrome plating visible with the exception of vehicle fasteners and battery connections?

Comments

17. CAB

(a) Type Seating capacity

(b) Is an easily accessible weapons bracket capable of securing a minimum of two (2) AK-47 type weapons provided? If yes, describe location in cab Comments

18. TOWING PROVISIONS

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

1) Pintle height from ground inches

2) Are rear electrical and air brake connections for the towing of trailers (up to 11,000 lbs at GVW) provided? 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? if yes, please describe: locations:

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

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

(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? If yes:

1) Capacity tons)

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

(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?

Comments

19. CARGO BODY

(a) Manufacturer 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?

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

(c) Are drop sides provided?

(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? If yes, please describe

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

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

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

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

Comments

20. WEAPON MOUNT

Please provide description and features of hatch and describe procedures and provisions for access to weapons mount, and any adjustable gunner’s platform, etc., provided for the cab passenger for machine gun operation while vehicle is in motion

(a) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: A brochure, picture or specification sheet(s) must be provided. State where this is provided in your proposal (e.g. page number, paragraph, etc.)

(b) Is an adjustable gunner’s platform for weapon mount operation provided? if yes, location , weight capacity , and description

(c) 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?

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

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

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

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

(ii) Is the hatch quick-access type?

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

Comments

21. 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 to exposure to a salt atmosphere and its intended usage? , if yes describe application process:

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

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

22. RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) TAGS

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

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

Comments:

23. TROOP SEATING

(a) Are removable seating provisions for at least 20 troops with full gear provided? 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?

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

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

24. SOFT COVER/SUPPORT STRUCTURE

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

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?

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

4) Are any tools required for the set-up, take-down and stowage procedures for the soft cover/support structure?

Comments