Spec_-_Heavy_Duty_Truck_Water_and_Fuel.doc

SOLICITATION

SPECIFICATION

MARCH 2018

HEAVY DUTY TRUCK, WATER-TANK AND FUEL-TANK, 4X4

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

NOTE: SEE SOLICITATION FOR ITEMS BELOW THAT ARE IN BOLD AND UNDERLINED

1. CONFIGURATION

1.1. The vehicle shall be a 4x4 heavy duty truck, 2017 model year or later, with no more than 250 miles on the odometer when inspected and in the following variants:

1.1.1. Water-Tank Truck

1.1.2. Fuel-Tank Truck.

2. SAFETY

2.1. The vehicle shall meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) or vehicle safety standards set forth by Economic Commission for Europe (ECE), European Economic Community (EEC), Australian Design Rules (ADR), Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), or the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Standards.

3. EQUIPMENT

3.1. The vehicle shall be a heavy duty truck with all standard equipment and the options specified herein.

3.2. The vehicle shall be provided with two front and two rear frame mounted tow hooks or eyes.

3.3. The vehicle shall be provided with lockable toolbox (es) or secured stowage compartment(s) of sufficient volume to store all manufacturer’s standard equipment and accessories, and those specified below. All locks for the toolbox (es) or compartment(s) shall be identically keyed. Two keys shall be provided.

3.3.1. The vehicle shall be provided with the standard tools required for simple operator level maintenance (wrench and socket set, screwdrivers, adjustable wrench, pliers, and hammer at a minimum).

3.3.2. The vehicle shall be provided with tire changing tools and a lifting jack, with a minimum capacity of ½ vehicle GVW.

3.3.3. First aid kit and three hazard warning triangles shall be provided.

3.3.4. The vehicle shall be provided with a tire inflating hose with quick-connect fittings on both ends, powered by vehicle compressed air system of sufficient length to inflate all tires on vehicle, and with a chuck and pressure gauge.

3.4. The vehicle shall be provided with at least one ABC type fire extinguisher, located in the cab, minimum 4.4 pound (2 kg) capacity.

3.5. The vehicle shall be provided with a brush guard or bull bar.

3.6. The vehicle shall be provided with a front mounted electric winch, rated at a minimum of 15,000 pounds (6,803 kg) first line pull, and equipped with overload protection.

3.6.1. A roller fairlead and a minimum of 80 feet (24.3 m) of wire rope with a safety factor of 50% above maximum line pull capacity shall be provided with the winch.

3.6.2. The winch shall be provided with a remote control, which will allow the winch to be operated from a minimum distance of 12 feet (3.5 m) from the vehicle.

3.7. Heavy duty skid plate(s) covering the engine at a minimum shall be provided.

3.8. Two 5-gallon (20-liter) jerry cans for diesel fuel shall be provided with mounting brackets.

3.8.1. The jerry cans shall be marked in universal symbols or labeled in English and the language specified in the contract (French or Arabic) “DIESEL FUEL ONLY,” and shall be permanently affixed to the can.

3.9. Two 5-gallon (20-liter) jerry cans for potable water shall be provided with mounting brackets.

3.9.1. The jerry cans shall be marked in universal symbols or labeled in English and the language specified in the contract (French or Arabic) “POTABLE WATER ONLY”, and shall be permanently affixed to the can.

3.10. Vehicle language requirements:

3.10.1. All instruction diagrams and warning labels shall be in English and the language specified in the contract (French or Arabic), or in universal symbols, and shall be permanently affixed to the vehicle.

3.10.2. Fuel filler cap or area near filler cap shall be labeled with the type of fuel compatible with the vehicle in English and the language specified in the contract (French or Arabic), or in universal symbols.

3.10.3. A manual(s) shall be provided for every vehicle and written in English and the language specified in the contract (French or Arabic).

4. RATINGS

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

4.2. All individual components, including engine, transmission, driveline, axles, suspension, and tires shall be rated at or above the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) or Gross Combination Weight (GCW), whichever is greater.

4.2.1. For purposes of calculating either GVW or GCW, operator and one passenger weight is set at 350 lbs.

5. ENGINE

5.1. The vehicle shall be provided with a minimum 4 cylinder diesel engine capable of performing as specified herein on high sulfur content diesel fuel (5,000 ppm or 0.5%).

5.1.1. The vehicle shall not be provided 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).

5.1.2. If emission control devices cited in paragraph 5.1.1 were removed from the vehicle after the vehicle was manufactured, then supporting documentation from the OEM shall be provided that describes in detail all such modifications made to the vehicle in order to meet specification paragraph 5.1

5.1.3. The vehicle manufacturer shall also verify and approve all modifications and/or alterations made to the vehicle which allows it to operate on high sulfur content diesel fuel (5,000 ppm or 0.5%).

5.2. Maintenance or service schedule for the vehicle while operating on high sulfur content diesel fuel (5,000 ppm or 0.5%) shall be provided and also included in the vehicle’s manual.

5.3. The engine shall have a cooling system and air filtration system designed for dusty, desert environments with temperatures up to +120°F (or +49°C).

6. CHASSIS/DRIVELINE

6.1. The rear axle shall be equipped with a locking or limited slip differential.

7. TRANSMISSION

7.1. The vehicle shall be provided with a manual transmission.

7.2. A transfer case shall be provided.

8. STEERING

8.1. The vehicle shall be either provided with left-hand drive (LHD) or right-hand drive (RHD) as specified in the solicitation.

9. BRAKE SYSTEM

9.1. The vehicle shall have air brakes and ABS.

9.2. Vehicle shall be provided with rear glad-hands to accommodate trailer brake connections and shall be in accordance with SAE J318.

10. WHEEL ASSEMBLY (TIRE AND WHEEL)

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

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

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

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

11. TOWING PROVISIONS

11.1. At GVW, the vehicle shall be capable of towing a trailer weighing 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg), assuming a 10 % tongue weight.

11.2. The vehicle shall be provided with a rear pintle that is compatible with trailer drawbar eye dimensions of 2.375 to 3.0 inches (60.3 to 76.2 mm) loop inner diameter (I.D.) and 1.25 to 1.62 inches (31.8 to 41.1 mm) loop cross-section diameter.

11.3. The vehicle shall be provided with an electric trailer brake controller.

11.4. The vehicle shall be provided with a 12 volt SAE J560 7-pin connector for trailer electrical connection.

11.5. A 24-volt NATO 12-pin connector shall be provided for trailer electrical connection.

11.6. A 24-volt ISO 12098 15-pin connector shall be provided for trailer electrical connection.

12. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

12.1. The vehicle shall be provided with the manufacturer’s highest rated available alternator and heaviest duty, dual batteries.

12.2. Battery master disconnect switch shall be provided.

13. COLOR

13.1. The exterior color (at a minimum the cab and tank body) shall be Desert Tan, White, or Olive Drab Green or the nearest commercial equivalent as specified in the solicitation.

14. CAB

14.1. Seating shall be provided for a driver and at least one passenger.

14.2. The manufacturer’s heaviest duty air conditioning and heating and defrosting systems shall be provided.

14.2.1.

The air conditioning system shall be designed for operation in dusty, desert environments with temperatures up to 120°F (49°C).

15. WATER-TANK VARIANT

15.1. The vehicle shall be provided with a 1,585 gallon (6,000 liter) tank, made of 304, 316, or equivalent stainless steel.

15.2. The tank shall also be provided with the following characteristics and options:

15.2.1. The tank shall be constructed of one compartment with at least one man-hole cover and one ventilation valve.

15.2.2. An expansion space suitable for the 1,585 gallon tank.

15.2.3. Baffles inside the tank to stabilize the water while the vehicle is in motion.

15.2.4. Suitability of the tank and all its plumbing for potable water.

15.2.5. A level indicator for measuring the water level at the rear of the tank.

15.2.6. A catwalk at the top of the tank of made of metal grating, with an access ladder.

15.3. A pump shall be provided with a flow rate of at least 130 gallons/min (500 liters/min) at 20 psi.

15.3.1. Suction and delivery connections shall be provided with hose couplings and caps.

15.3.2. Controls of the pump shall be located in the driver’s cab.

15.4. Discharge and Filling:

15.4.1. The discharge shall be fed from the lowest part of the tank and be capped with a 3 inch shut-off valve and Camlock coupling with a dust cap.

15.4.2. The tank shall be capable of:

15.4.2.1. Being discharged by gravity.

15.4.2.2. Being discharged with its pump.

15.4.2.3. Self-filled with its pump.

15.4.3. Two discharge outlets (one on each side of the tank) with two, non-collapsible, heavy duty hoses shall be provided.

15.4.3.1. The lengths of the hoses shall be at least 10 feet (3 meters).

15.4.3.2. Sanitary storage shall be provided for the hoses, as well as dust caps for the discharge outlets.

15.5. A hose reel shall be provided with at least 50 feet (15.24 m) of hose, mounted to the exterior of the tank.

15.5.1. The hose diameter shall be at least 1/2 inch (12.7 mm).

15.5.2. The hose shall be pressurized from the main pump.

16. FUEL-TANK VARIANT

16.1. The vehicle shall be provided with a 1,849 gallon (7,000 liter) tank, made of at least 0.157 inch (4 mm) thick, high-grade steel – A283, A570, or equivalent suitable for transporting diesel fuel.

16.2. The tank shall also be provided with the following characteristics and options:

16.2.1. The tank shall be constructed of one compartment with at least one man-hole cover (with dipstick), with all tank openings and vents protected against overturn damage and spillage.

16.2.2. An expansion space suitable for the 1,849 gallon tank.

16.2.3. Baffles inside the tank sufficient to stabilize the fuel during travel.

16.2.4. Dome pan for overflow protection welded along the tank with drain pipe and shutoff cock.

16.2.5. A catwalk at the top of the tank of made of metal grating, with an access ladder.

16.3. A pump shall be provided with a flow rate of at least 130 gallons/min (500 liters/min) at 20 psi.

16.3.1. Suction and discharge connections shall be provided with hose couplings and caps.

16.3.2. The suction pipe shall be equipped with a filter.

16.3.3. Controls of the pump shall be located in the driver’s cab.

16.4. Discharge and Filling:

16.4.1. The discharge shall be fed from the lowest part of the tank and be capped with a 2.5 inch shut-off valve and Camlock coupling with a dust cap.

16.4.2. The tank shall be capable of being:

16.4.2.1. Filled from the top.

16.4.2.2. Self-filled with its pump.

16.4.2.3. Discharged by gravity.

16.4.2.4. Discharged with its pump, unmeasured.

16.4.2.5. Discharged with its pump, measured.

16.4.2.6. Discharged with its pump, via its hose reel, measured.

16.4.3. Two discharge outlets (one on each side of the tank) with two, non-collapsible, heavy duty hoses shall be provided.

16.4.3.1. The lengths of the hoses shall be at least 10 feet (3 meters), with 2.5 inch (63.5 mm) Camlock couplings.

16.4.3.2. On-board storage shall be provided for the hoses, as well as dust caps for the discharge outlets when not in use.

16.5. A 2 inch diameter metering system shall be provided, with the components below mounted in a cabinet on outside of vehicle:

16.5.1. A hose reel shall be provided with at least 50 feet (15.24 m) of hose, with a discharge nozzle.

16.5.1.1. The hose reel shall be pressurized by the pump.

16.5.2. A meter shall be provided for use in conjunction with the hose reel.

The meter shall have:

16.5.2.1. A flow-rate range from 9 – 100 gallons/min (35 – 375 liters/min).

16.5.2.2. A gas separator.

16.5.2.3. A 4-digit resettable register.

16.5.2.4. An 8-digit non-resettable register.

16.6. The vehicle shall be provided with lighting sufficient for night-time fueling operations.

16.7. The vehicle shall be provided with an ABC type fire extinguisher, located outside of the cab with mounting bracket, minimum 10 pound (or 5 kg) capacity.

17. RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) TAGS

17.1. Each vehicle or item and associated lot of spares shall be tagged with a removable active RFID data rich tracking tag, specifically designated as either:

17.1.1. Savi ST-654-031

17.1.2. Savi ST-654-041

17.1.3. Identec I-Q310 DRT

17.1.4. Evigia EV3-DRT

17.2. The active RFID tag shall have at least 128 Kbytes of memory.

17.3. The active RFID tag shall be compliant with ISO 18000/7.

17.4. The tag shall be located on the exterior of the vehicle or item in a noticeable and easily observable spot. The tag for the spares shall be located in a noticeable and easily observable spot on the exterior of the pallet or container.

17.5. The tag shall be securely affixed to the vehicle or item in such a way that it cannot fall off. Securing the RFID tag with two or more plastic cable ties is the preferred method.

17.6. The tag data and electronic data field format shall be in accordance with specifications established by Joint Total Asset Visibility (JTAV) version 2.0, section 3.4.1 “Commodity Item Database Format” with the following clarifications:

17.6.1. The “document field” titled “DOCUMENT” shall be the document number (e.g. “milstrip”) as specified by the Government procuring agency.

17.6.2. The “MISC1” field shall be the item serial number, if available.

17.6.3. The “MISC2” field shall be used for user comments (e.g. contract number).