Attachment_0004_TIQ_Flatbed_&_Personel_Carrier_HDV_Variants_(07_AUG_2019).docx

SOLICITATION

TECHNICAL INFORMATION QUESTIONNAIRE (TIQ)

AUGUST 2019

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

HEAVY DUTY TRUCK-FLATBED AND GENERAL TRANSPORT (PERSONNEL CARRIER)

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. Failure to provide a response may result in the rejection of your proposal.

Units: The data provided in the TIQ shall be provided 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) 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.

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

HEAVY DUTY TRUCK-FLATBED AND GENERAL TRANSPORT (PERSONNEL CARRIER)

1. CONFIGURATION

(a) Is the vehicle a 4x4 heavy duty truck with flatbed and general transport (personnel carrier), 2019 model year or later?

1) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: Dimensioned exterior drawings of the finished Flatbed Truck and General Transport truck variants showing views of the top, sides, front and rear must be provided (submit drawings in Adobe .pdf format). Dimensions shall include at a minimum the overall length, overall width with and without mirrors, overall height, and wheelbase. State where this is provided in your proposal (e.g. page number, paragraph, etc.).

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

2. SAFETY

(a) What safety standards does the vehicle comply with?

1) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: An OEM letter stating compliance with stated safety standard must be provided. State where this is provided in your proposal (e.g. page number, paragraph, etc.).

3. EQUIPMENT

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

(a) All of the standard equipment found on the truck?

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

(b) A 15,000 lb rated, front-mounted, electric winch, with wireless remote control?

1) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: A brochure or specification sheet(s) describing the winch features including wireless remote and performance must be provided. State where this information is provided in your proposal (e.g. page number, paragraph, etc.).

2) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: Dimensioned exterior drawings of the finished Flatbed Truck and General Transport truck variants showing a view(s) of the winch must be provided (submit drawings in Adobe .pdf format). State where this is provided in your proposal (e.g. page number, paragraph, etc.).

(c) A brush guard or bull bar with headlight protection?

1) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: A brochure or specification sheet(s) describing the brush guard or bull bar with headlight protection must be provided. State where this information is provided in your proposal (e.g. page number, paragraph, etc.).

2) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: Dimensioned exterior drawings of the finished Flatbed Truck and General Transport truck variants showing a view(s) of the brush guard or bull bar with headlight protection must be provided (submit drawings in Adobe .pdf format). State where this is provided in your proposal (e.g. page number, paragraph, etc.).

4. RATINGS

(a) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)? lbs

1) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: A separate sheet showing calculations of vehicle curb weight (front and rear axle), fully loaded payload, and Gross Vehicle Weight (front and rear axle) must be provided. State where this information is provided in your proposal (e.g. page number, paragraph, etc.).

(b) Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)? lbs

1) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: A separate sheet showing calculations of GCWR including tongue weight must be provided. State where this information is provided in your proposal (e.g. page number, paragraph, etc.).

2) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: A separate sheet showing calculations of chassis frame rail RBM must be provided. State where this information is provided in your proposal (e.g. page number, paragraph, etc.).

5. ENGINE

(a) Can the vehicle be operated on high sulfur content diesel fuel (5,000 ppm or 0.5%)?

1) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: Test data or Engine OEM concurrence must be provided. State where this is provided in your proposal (e.g. page number, paragraph, etc.).

(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?

1) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: Engine specification sheet must be provided. State where this is provided in your proposal (e.g. page number, paragraph, etc.).

6. RESERVED

7. TRANSMISSION

(a) Type of transmission?

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

8. STEERING

(a) Is the vehicle provided with either Left-Hand Drive (LHD) or Right-Hand Drive (RHD) steering as specified in each delivery order?

1) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: A brochure or specification sheet(s) describing the availability of both LHD and RHD must be provided. State where this information is provided in your proposal (e.g. page number, paragraph, etc.)

9. BRAKE SYSTEM

(a) Is the vehicle equipped with rear glad-hands to accommodate trailer brake connections in accordance with SAE J318?

1) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: A picture, photograph, or drawing showing the required SAE J318 glad-hands must be provided. (submit drawings in Adobe .pdf format) State where this information is provided in your proposal (e.g. page number, paragraph, etc.)

10. WHEEL ASSEMBLY (TIRE AND WHEEL)

(a) Are all tires off-road type?

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

11. TOWING PROVISIONS

(a) Is the vehicle equipped with a rear pintle?

1) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: A picture or drawing and specification sheet(s) of the pintle must be provided. (submit drawings in Adobe .pdf format) State where this information is provided in your proposal (e.g. page number, paragraph, etc.)

(b) Is the vehicle provided with a 12 volt SAE J560-7 pin connector, 24 volt NATO 12-pin connector, and 24 volt ISO 12098 15-pin connector for towing trailers?

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

12. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

(a) Is the vehicle equipped with a battery master disconnect switch?

1) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: A brochure or specification sheet(s) of the battery master disconnect switch must be provided. State where this information is provided in your proposal (e.g. page number, paragraph, etc.)

13. RESERVED

14. FLATBED VARIANT

(a) Is the vehicle equipped with a flatbed? ; If yes:

1) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: Exterior photographs (exact or similar flatbed) and dimensioned drawings of the flatbed, along with specification sheet(s) listing all equipment found on the flatbed must be provided. (submit drawings in Adobe .pdf format) Minimum dimensions shall include the flatbed length, flatbed width, front wall height, side wall height, and rear wall height. State where this information is provided in your proposal (e.g. page number, paragraph, etc.)

15. GENERAL TRANSPORT (PERSONNEL CARRIER) VARIANT

(a) Is the vehicle equipped with a flatbed? ; If yes:

1) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: Exterior photographs (exact or similar flatbed) and dimensioned drawings of the flatbed showing the easily removable canvas cover and support structure and the benches that fold when not in use, along with specification sheet(s) listing all equipment found on the flatbed must be provided. (submit drawings in Adobe .pdf format) Minimum dimensions shall include the flatbed length, flatbed width, front wall height, side wall height, rear wall height, inside height, and seat width. State where this information is provided in your proposal (e.g. page number, paragraph, etc.)

16. RESERVED

17. CORROSION PROTECTION

(a) Is the entire vehicle, where applicable (including the seating area and roof support structure) coated with Carwell (www.carwell.com) or an equivalent type of protection to prevent corrosion and rust?

1) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: A brochure or specification sheet(s) of the corrosion process or solution must be provided. State where this information is provided in your proposal (e.g. page number, paragraph, etc.)

18. RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) TAGS

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

1) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: Specification sheet or brochure of RFID must be must be provided. State where this information is provided in your proposal (e.g. page number, paragraph, etc.)

19. PERFORMANCE

(a) Is vehicle capable of achieving a top speed of at least 65 mph at GVW on a level highway?

1) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: A SCAAN or equivalent that proves the top speed capability shall be provided. State where this information is provided in your proposal (e.g. page number, paragraph, etc.)

(b) Is vehicle capable of achieving a range of at least 300 miles at 55 mph at GVW on a level highway?

1) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: A SCAAN or equivalent that proves the range capability shall be provided. State where this information is provided in your proposal (e.g. page number, paragraph, etc.)

(c) Is vehicle capable of climbing a 350 mm vertical step at GVW?

1) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: Photographs of the vehicle achieving the 350 mm step requirement must be provided. State where this information is provided in your proposal (e.g. page number, paragraph, etc.)

(d) Is vehicle capable of achieving a 45% longitudinal slope at GVW?

1) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: A SCAAN or equivalent that proves the slope capability shall be provided. State where this information is provided in your proposal (e.g. page number, paragraph, etc.)