Attachment_0001_-_Spec_for__General_Transport_Truck.docx

Specification March 2019

GENERAL TRANSPORT TRUCK – MTV

THE VEHICLE SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH ALL NEW PARTS AND THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM EQUIPMENT OR CAPABILITIES:

1. CONFIGURATION:

1.1. The vehicle shall be a 2018 model year or newer, and all vehicles shall be of the same make and model.

1.2. The vehicle shall have a 6x6 chassis with a cargo body.

1.2.1. The General Transport Truck and Vehicle Recovery Truck shall have a common chassis, engine, and transmission at a minimum.

1.3. The vehicle shall be delivered with no more than 500 miles on the odometer.

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

2. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

2.1. All instructions, diagrams, and warning labels shall be bilingual in English and French, English and Arabic, or in universal symbols as specified in the delivery order.

2.2. An operator manual(s) shall be provided for every vehicle and written bilingual in English and French or English and Arabic language as specified in the delivery order.

2.2.1. All manual(s) shall have an amendment stating the ability to operate on ultra-high sulfur diesel fuel (10,000 ppm or 1%).

2.2.2. The fuel filler cap or a location near the fuel filler cap shall be labeled with the type of fuels compatible with the vehicle, in bilingual in English and French or English and Arabic language as specified in the delivery order.

3. EQUIPMENT:

3.1. The vehicle shall be provided with all the standard equipment and the options specified herein.

3.2. The vehicle shall be provided with a push button or lever actuated ignition, provisions to lock the steering wheel with a padlock, and door latches or hasps for locking the driver and passenger doors with a padlock. Padlocks shall be provided, and all padlocks shall be identically keyed for all vehicles. Integral OEM keyed doors, steering column locks and ignition locks, if provided, shall be disabled.

3.3. Fire extinguisher, type ABC and mounting bracket, minimum 10 pound (4.5 kilogram) capacity shall be provided.

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

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

3.4.2. The vehicle shall be provided with tire changing tools and lifting jack capable of lifting the vehicle at ½ curb weight.

3.4.3. The vehicle shall be provided with any tools required for set-up and take-down of the soft cover and support system, cargo body sides (if applicable), and troop seats (if applicable), and attaching and detaching of self-recovery winch.

3.4.4. The vehicle shall be provided with pioneer tools (shovel, pick, and axe at a minimum), portable handheld lantern flashlight, minimum of 6 volts, and at least three red emergency reflective triangles at a minimum.

3.4.5. The vehicle shall be provided with NATO slave start jumper cables, one slave-to-slave style and one slave-to-alligator clamp style, minimum 12 feet (3.5 meters) each.

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

3.4.7. The vehicle shall be provided with a towing cable or strap at least 25 feet (7.5 meters) long and rated at a minimum of 27,000 pounds (12,246 kilograms).

3.4.8. The vehicle shall be provided with a minimum of six (6) adjustable tie-down straps compatible with the cargo body tie-down rings or hooks. Tie-down strap size and strength to be appropriate for vehicle payload.

3.5. The vehicle rear wheels shall be covered by metal fenders with anti-sail mud guards, or body structure with anti-sail mud guards.

3.6. The vehicle shall be provided with two (2) front and two (2) rear frame mounted tow hooks.

3.7. The vehicle shall be provided with two (2) 5 gallon (or 20 liter) jerry cans with mounting provisions.

3.8. The vehicle shall be provided with a front mounted self-recovery winch with a minimum of 75 feet (23 meters) of cable, rated at 18,000 pounds (8,164 kgs) bare drum first layer, and equipped with overload protection.

3.8.1. A roller fairlead shall be provided with the winch.

3.8.2. 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 meters) from the vehicle.

3.8.3. The winch shall be removable, and be provided with quick-connect power connections with integral dust covers.

3.8.4. The winch shall not interfere in any way with towing operations.

3.8.5. Snatch block shall be provided.

3.9. The vehicle shall be provided with a minimum of one 24-unit first aid kit, which meets or exceeds ANSI Standard Z308.1-2009.

4. RATINGS:

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

4.2. Component ratings shall NOT exceed the manufacturer’s published ratings, and shall not be raised to meet requirements.

4.3. 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.

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

5. DIMENSIONS:

5.1. Overall vehicle width shall not exceed 102 inches (2.6 meters), excluding mirrors.

5.2. Vehicle shall be provided with a minimum of 12 inches (30 cm.) of ground clearance.

6. ENGINE:

6.1. Vehicle shall be provided with a turbocharged diesel engine, capable of performing as specified herein on ultra-high sulfur content diesel fuel (10,000 ppm or 1%).

6.1.1. The vehicle may be exempt from U.S. EPA emission standards and regulations due to a DOD exemption and the vehicle shall be configured for an export market (including engine, emission control devices, engine management software and controls, etc).

6.2. The vehicle shall not be provided with emission control devices, such as but not limited to the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system, Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), and Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC).

6.2.1. If emission control devices cited in paragraph 6.2 were removed from the vehicle after the vehicle was manufactured, then documentation shall be provided that describes in detail all such modifications made to the vehicle in order to meet specification paragraph 6.1.

6.2.1.1. The vehicle manufacturer shall also verify and approve all modifications and alterations made to the vehicle to allow it to operate on ultra-high sulfur content diesel fuel (10,000 ppm or 1%).

6.3. Maintenance and service schedule for the vehicle while operating on ultra-high sulfur content diesel fuel (10,000 ppm or 1%) shall be provided and also included in the operator’s manual.

6.4. The engine shall have a cooling system and air filter designed for dusty, desert and humid tropical environments (120°F or 49°C temperature).

6.5. The vehicle shall be equipped with a fuel and water separator with electric fuel heater.

7. CHASSIS, DRIVELINE, SUSPENSION AND FRAME:

7.1. A 6x6 all-wheel drive configuration shall be provided; the driveline and rear axle ratios shall be the same for all vehicles.

7.2. Rear axles shall be provided with driver-controlled lockable differentials.

7.3. A transfer case shall be provided.

8. TRANSMISSION:

8.1. The vehicle shall be supplied with a manual transmission.

9. STEERING:

9.1. The vehicle shall be provided with left hand drive and power steering.

10. BRAKES:

10.1. The vehicle shall be provided with a service brake system, emergency, relief (i.e. engine or exhaust brake) and parking.

10.2. Service brakes shall be a dual circuit air brake system with ABS and an air dryer.

10.2.1. ABS shall be provided with at least a 4S/4M system.

11. TIRES:

11.1. The vehicle shall be provided with tubeless, off road, and radial construction tires.

11.1.1. The tires shall support a minimum load rating of 125% of the vehicles proposed GVW or GCW, whichever is higher.

11.2. A spare tire and wheel assembly with holder shall be provided.

11.2.1. The location of the spare tire and wheel assembly shall not interfere with vehicle operations

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

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

12. ELECTRICAL:

12.1. Vehicle shall be supplied with a 12/24 dual voltage system.

12.2. A NATO slave starting receptacle shall be provided.

12.3. The following provided circuits shall operate at 24 volts:

12.3.1. NATO 12-pin connector for towing trailers and MTVs

12.3.2. Starting circuit and charging circuit

12.3.3. NATO slave starting receptacle

12.4. Vehicle shall be provided with heavy duty battery(ies).

12.4.1. Vehicle shall be provided with a battery equalizer that has an environmental protection rating to IP67 at a minimum.

13. PERFORMANCE:

13.1. Vehicle shall be capable of being stored, started, and operated in temperatures ranging from 10 to 120°F (-12 to 49°C).

13.2. Vehicle shall be capable at GCW of:

13.2.1. Maintaining a minimum speed of 30 mph (48 kph) on a 2% slope.

13.2.2. Operating on sandy roads at an average speed of not less than 22 mph (35 kph).

13.3. In addition to the above requirements at GCW, the vehicle shall be capable at GVW of:

13.3.1. Vehicle shall be capable of operating 50% of mission on sandy, rocky, off-road and mountainous terrain and 50% on unimproved roads.

13.3.2. Vehicle shall be capable of water fording to a minimum of 24 inches (60 cm) without a kit.

13.3.3. Parking brake shall hold the vehicle on a 30% longitudinal slope at GVW.

13.3.4. Climbing and descending a 40% longitudinal slope.

13.3.5. Operating from an integral fuel tank(s) for at least 310 miles (500 km) on highway surfaces at an average speed of not less than 37 mph (60 kph).

13.3.6. Braking the vehicle to a complete stop within 35 ft (10.7 meters) from 20 mph (32 kph).

13.3.7. Maintaining a speed of at least 47 mph (75 kph) on a level highway.

14. COLOR:

14.1. Exterior color of the vehicle (including soft cover as required in paragraph 22) shall be available in Desert Tan 686A, color chip 33446 in accordance with FED-STD-595, semi-gloss White, Olive Drab Green, or the closest commercial equivalents.

14.1.1. No chrome plating or bright finishes shall be visible, with exception of vehicle fasteners and battery connections.

14.2. All wheels shall be powder coated in a black finish.

15. CAB:

15.1. Vehicle shall be provided with an extended cab.

15.2. Cab shall accommodate driver and a minimum of one passenger.

15.3. Seatbelts shall be provided for all cab occupants.

15.4. Foot stand shall be provided for weapon mount operation.

15.5. Easily accessible weapons bracket capable of securing a minimum of two (2) AK-47 type weapons shall be provided.

15.6. Manufacturer’s heavy-duty air conditioning and heating systems shall be provided. The air conditioning system(s) shall be designed for operation in dusty, desert environments, and humid, tropical environments, with temperatures ranging from 10 to 120°F (-12 to 49°C).

16. TOWING PROVISIONS:

16.1. Vehicle shall be provided with a rear swivel pintle, electrical and air braking connections for the towing of trailers at the performance requirements specified in paragraph 13.

16.1.1. Pintle height shall be a nominal 40 inches when measured from the ground.

16.2. Rear mounted electrical and air brake connections with integral dust covers shall be provided for the towing of MTVs.

16.3. The vehicle shall be provided with a towing bar capable of towing any MTV at GVW (except Vehicle Recovery Truck, which is at curb weight), without damage or permanent deformation to either vehicle or any components.

16.3.1. The towing bar shall be compatible with the vehicle swivel pintle and pintle mount.

16.3.2. Stowage space on vehicle shall be provided for the towing bar, other than the cargo body floor.

16.4. Front and rear mounted electrical and air brake connections with integral dust covers shall be provided for activation of lights and brakes when GTT is being towed.

16.5. Vehicle shall be capable of being towed at GVW, by the Vehicle Recovery Truck, as specified below, without damage to either vehicle:

16.5.1. From either the front or the rear of the vehicle with the leading axle(s) off the ground, at speeds of up to 35 mph (56 kph) on the highway.

16.5.2. From either the front or the rear of the vehicle with the leading axle(s) off the ground, at speeds of up to 15 mph (24 kph) on sandy, rocky, off-road and mountainous terrain. With all tires of the towed vehicle on the ground.

17. CARGO BODY:

17.1. The cargo body shall be capable of safely transporting:

17.1.1. A minimum payload of 13,225 pounds (6,000 kg) (payload evenly distributed over the cargo body floor).

17.1.2. A minimum of 20 personnel and their gear (in lieu of the above payload).

17.2. The cargo body shall be provided with drop sides.

17.2.1. The cargo body drop sides shall be at least 12 inches in height (30.48 cm)

17.3. The cargo body floor shall have minimum dimensions of 167 x 94.5 inches (4.25 meters length by 2.40 meters width).

17.4. The cargo body shall be provided with mounting interfaces and all components required for mounting the removable seats, soft cover and support structure.

17.5. A metal ladder or steps shall be provided to aid troop ingress and egress and shall be provided with dedicated stowage location on the vehicle other than the cargo body floor.

17.6. A minimum of six (6) flush-mount tie-down rings or hooks shall be provided on the cargo body floor. Tie down ring or hook size and strength shall be appropriate for vehicle payload.

18. WEAPON MOUNT:

18.1. A ring and bearing type weapon mount with continuous 360° of rotation and the capability for machine guns up to 12.7 mm (50 caliber) shall be mounted on the cab roof and safely operable by the cab passenger while the vehicle is in motion.

18.2. Weapon mount shall prevent machine gun fire into cargo space.

18.3. Access to the weapon mount shall be through the cab roof, which shall be provided with a self-draining, weather-tight, quick-access hatch.

18.3.1. The hatch shall not interfere with the driver’s operation of the vehicle, and shall securely lock in place when opened or closed.

18.4. An adjustable gunner’s platform, rated to 350 pounds (158.7 kg) shall be provided.

19. CORROSION PROTECTION:

19.1. The entire vehicle (where applicable, including the troop seating and soft cover support structure) shall be provided with Carwell (www.carwell.com) or an equivalent type of protection (e.g. coating, e-coat, etc.) to prevent corrosion and rust.

19.1.1. If an equivalent type of corrosion protection product is utilized, the following minimum criteria shall be met:

19.1.1.1. The product shall protect the vehicle from exposure to a salt atmosphere (minimum 336 hours) during open ocean transport.

19.1.1.2. The product shall inhibit vehicle rust and corrosion.

19.1.1.3. The product shall protect the vehicle for a minimum of 1 year after application.

19.1.1.4. The product shall not contain any toxic or harmful materials.

19.1.2. Different types of corrosion protection may be used on different parts of the vehicle.

20. RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) TAGS

20.1. 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:

20.1.1. Savi ST-654-031.

20.1.2. Savi ST-654-041

20.1.3. Identec I-Q310 DRT

20.1.4. Evigia EV3-DRT

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

20.3. The active RFID tag shall be compliant with ANSI standards or ISO 18000/7.

20.4. The tag shall be located on the exterior front of the vehicle and for the spares the tag shall be located on the pallet or container.

20.5. The tag shall be securely affixed to the vehicle or item and associated lot of spares with two or more plastic cable ties.

20.6. 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:

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

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

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

21. TROOP SEATING:

21.1. The vehicle in the cargo body shall be provided with removable seats for a minimum of 20 troops with full gear.

21.1.1. Stowage shall be provided on the vehicle for the removable seats when not in use.

21.1.2. Troop seats shall be integral with cargo body sides.

21.1.3. If tools are required for the set-up, take down, and stowage of troop seats then they shall be provided.

22. SOFT COVER AND SUPPORT STRUCTURE:

22.1. The vehicle shall be provided with a removable weather resistant soft cover and support structure for the cargo body.

22.2. The soft cover and support structure shall be capable of remaining in place without damage to itself or the vehicle when the vehicle is subjected to the performance requirements specified in section 13.

22.3. The soft cover and support structure shall not impede or interfere with the transporting of personnel and their gear, or the use of a machine gun on the weapon mount.

22.4. The soft cover and support structure shall not require the use of tools to be taken down and stowed.

22.4.1. Stowage shall be provided on the vehicle for the soft cover and support structure that does not impede or interfere with the troop or cargo area.

22.5. The color of the soft cover shall match the exterior of the vehicle, or the closest available color to it.

22.6. At least 70 inches (1.78 meters) of headroom shall be provided with the soft cover and support structure installed.