Attachment_0003_MTV_Spec_Vehicle_Recovery_Truck.docx

ORIGINAL DRAFT

MTV Vehicle Recovery Truck March 2019

VEHICLE RECOVERY 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 recovery 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’s manual written bilingual in English and French or English and Arabic 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 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 ignition, steering column locks and door 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(s) or secured stowage compartment(s) of sufficient capacity to store all manufacturer’s standard equipment and accessories, and those specified below. Toolbox(s) and secured stowage compartment(s) shall have proper drainage to prevent deterioration of contents. All locks for the toolbox(s) compartment(s) shall be identically keyed. The BII shall be packaged in accordance with Best Commercial Practices with special emphasis on long term storage and preservation.

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 Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW).

3.4.3. The vehicle shall be provided with portable handheld flashlight and at least three red emergencies reflective triangles at a minimum.

3.4.4. 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.

3.4.5. 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).

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

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

3.7. The vehicle shall be provided with two 5 gallon (or 20 liter) jerry cans with mounting provisions. The jerry cans shall be labeled “Diesel Fuel Only” in English and the language specified in the contract (French or Arabic).

3.8. 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 diesel engine, capable of performing as specified herein on ultra-high sulfur content diesel fuel (10,000 ppm or 1%).

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).

6.3. 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 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 AND SUSPENSION:

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 axle shall be provided with a lockable differential

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 radial tires.

11.1.1. The tires shall support a minimum load rating of 125% of the vehicles proposed GVW.

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, applicable load rating and tread design to meet vehicle performance requirements. 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 volt 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 and charging circuit

12.3.3. NATO slave receptacle

12.4. Vehicle shall be provided with heavy-duty batteries.

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

12.5. Vehicle shall be provided with a Master Battery Disconnect (MBD) Switch.

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 curb weight of:

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

13.3. Vehicle shall be capable at GVW of:

13.3.1. Vehicle shall be capable of water fording to a minimum of 24 inches (61 cm) without a kit.

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

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

13.4. Vehicle shall be capable at GCW of:

13.4.1. Maintaining a minimum speed of 25 mph (40 kph) on a 2% grade.

13.4.2. Operating on sandy roads at an average speed of not less than 17 mph (27 kph).

13.4.3. Climbing and descending a 40% longitudinal slope.

13.4.4. 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).

14. VEHICLE RECOVERY PERFORMANCE:

14.1. Vehicle shall be capable of performing recovery operations including, but not limited to, the recovery of sunk, buried, overturned or crashed vehicles and equipment in sandy, off-road, rocky and mountainous terrain.

14.2. Vehicle shall be capable of performing lifting and towing of any MTVs loaded at GVW, and the Vehicle Recovery Truck at curb weight only, as specified below without damage or permanent deformation to either vehicle:

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

14.2.2. From either the front or the rear of the vehicle off the ground, at speeds of up to 15 mph (24 kph) on sandy, rocky, off-road and mountainous terrain.

15. COLOR:

15.1. Exterior color of the vehicle shall be available in desert tan 686, color chip 33446 in accordance with FED-STD-595, White, Olive Drab Green, or the closest commercial equivalents.

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

16. CAB:

16.1. Vehicle shall be provided with an extended cab.

16.2. Cab shall accommodate driver and a minimum of three passengers.

16.3. Seatbelts shall be provided for all cab occupants.

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

16.5. Manufacturer’s heavy-duty air conditioning and heating systems shall be provided.

17. TOWING PROVISIONS:

17.1. Vehicle shall be provided with appropriately sized swivel pintle, electrical and air braking connections for the towing of trailers (up to 11,000 lbs (5,000 kg) at GVW) at the performance requirements specified in paragraph 13.

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

17.3. 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.

17.4. Vehicle shall be capable of flat towing a GTT at GVW using the swivel pintle connection.

18. BODY:

18.1. For the protection of the cab, the forward end of the body (nearest the cab) shall be provided with a fixed front wall or headache rack.

18.2. The vehicle shall be equipped with a minimum of a six element strobe-type light bar with both forward and side facing strobe heads and mounted on the cab roof or headache rack.

18.3. At a minimum, the vehicle shall be provided with an underlift with the following capabilities and features:

18.3.1. Tow rating shall be at least 40,000 lbs (18,181 kg).

18.3.2. Lifting rating shall be at least 12,000 lbs (5,454 kg) when retracted.

18.3.2.1. The effective lifting rating shall be provided to the maximum extent possible with regard to SAE J2512.

18.3.3. Lifting rating shall be at least 8,000 lbs (3,636 kg) at a minimum reach of 7 ft (2.1 m) from distance of the centerline of the rear axle(s) to the lift point (as defined by SAE J2512).

18.3.4. Power tilt, extension and retraction, elevation and fold.

19. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM:

19.1. Hydraulic power shall be provided by means of Power Take Off (PTO)-driven hydraulic pump(s).

19.2. Cab controls of the PTO engagement and disengagement shall be provided.

19.3. The system shall provide the power required for the winch and crane operations, vehicle outriggers, and ground chocks (spades) to meet the performance requirements specified herein.

19.4. On board hydraulic function controls (crane and recovery winch operations, vehicle outriggers, and ground chocks (spades)) shall be provided with protection from weather, accidental damage, and within clear view and easy reach of the operator and accessible under all conditions of operation.

19.4.1. Controls shall automatically return to the “off” or neutral position when released.

19.4.2. The hydraulic functions shall automatically lock and hold position when the controls are in the neutral or “off” position, even if the PTO is disengaged or in the event of hydraulic system failure.

19.4.3. The control of the speed of all hydraulic functions shall be proportional to the amount of control device movement.

19.5. One remote control for the rear mounted hydraulic functions shall be provided and shall be operable up to 33 feet (10 meters) from the vehicle.

19.5.1. Remote control shall be provided with a dedicated stowage space that is water proof, shock proof, and lockable.

19.6. Hydraulic system pressure gauges shall be provided on the fixed control panel(s).

20. LIFT AND TOWING EQUIPMENT:

20.1. The crane shall be used to lift the leading end of the towed vehicle during lift and towing operations.

20.2. The lift and towing system (crane and mechanical hookups) shall be capable of being locked in place during towing operations.

21. CRANE AND ROTATOR:

21.1. The vehicle shall be provided with a crane equipped with a hydraulic, variable speed winch and a minimum capacity of 29 tons (26.3 metric tons).

21.2. The crane functions shall be hydraulically powered including, but not limited to: elevation, extension, retraction, and rotation while under load.

21.3. The crane shall be able to slew through an angle of a least 270 degrees.

21.4. The crane shall be capable of the following performance requirements without damage or deformation to the crane or vehicle components:

capacity

minimum

9.8 ft (3m) minimum 17 ft (5.2m) minimum

minimum

19.6 ft (6m) minimum

22. CRANE AND ROTATOR WINCH:

22.1. The winch shall have a minimum bottom layer rating single line pull capability of not less than 29,000 pounds (13,000 kg) and no less than 50% of that capability at top layer line pull. The winch shall have the following capabilities:

22.1.1. A minimum of two speeds.

22.1.2. Be designed to minimize damage to the winch cable and ensure uniform level winding of the winch cable onto the cable drum.

22.2. The winch shall be able to free spool without cable backlash while paying out the cable.

22.3. The winch shall be provided with wire cable with a minimum length of 262 feet (80 m).

22.4. The end of the winch cable shall be equipped with a clevis.

22.5. The winch shall be mounted on the vehicle in such a way to withstand full capacity pulls without damage or deformation to the vehicle or any components.

22.6. The winch shall be protected with a pressure relief device set to prevent damage to any of the winching system components during a maximum line pull.

22.7. Vehicle shall be equipped with hydraulically deployable, self-positioning, ground chocks (spades).

22.8. The crane winch shall be capable of lowering or raising the maximum rated load at speeds ranging from zero to at least 3.3 feet per minute (1 meters per minute).

22.9. The crane winch shall be provided with non-twist wire rope with a safety factor of not less than 300% of the rated capacity of the winch.

22.10. No less than two full wraps of rope shall remain on the hook line drum when the hook is in its extreme low position with the boom at maximum extension in the most upright position.

22.11. The crane winch shall have a braking system for controlled lowering.

22.12. Cable shall wrap evenly and tightly over the width of the spool while winching in or out from zero to maximum rated load.

23. HYDRAULIC OUTRIGGERS:

23.1. Hydraulic outriggers shall provide support to the vehicle in order to meet the load capacities and crane performance requirements while the vehicle is on up to a 7% slope.

23.2. The outriggers shall be able to operate independently of each other and independently of all other hydraulic functions.

23.3. The onboard controls shall be arranged so that the operator can view the outriggers while in motion.

23.4. An indicator(s) shall be provided to denote when the crane apparatus is operable within the manufacturer’s range of level conditions.

24. ACCESSORIES:

All accessories listed below shall be provided and have dedicated lockable stowage space on the vehicle body:

24.1. All towing and lifting accessories (e.g. towing bar, block and tackle, safety chains or straps, wheel locks, support straps, pintle hook adapter, fifth wheel adapter, lifting forks, etc.).

24.2. Tire inflating hose minimum 26 feet (8 meters) in length, with quick-connect fitting on both ends, chuck and pressure gauge, powered by the vehicle compressed air system.

24.3. Mounted vise.

24.4. Air jack, sand jack and air bag jack. Air jacks shall be powered by vehicle compressed air system.

24.5. Tool set consisting of standard and metric tools equivalent to a Craftsman 540-piece tool set (#00949540000) with carrying case.

24.6. Lighting for night-time vehicle recovery operations.

24.7. Oxy-acetylene cutting device with all accessories (including but not limited to): torch handles, cutting attachments, oxygen tank, acetylene tank, regulators, cutting tips, safety accessories, etc.

24.8. Angle grinder powered by the vehicle and provided with all accessories: blades, blade changing tools, safety accessories, etc.

25. CORROSION PROTECTION:

25.1. The entire vehicle (where applicable) 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 due to exposure to a salt atmosphere and its intended usage.

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

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

25.1.1.2. The product shall inhibit vehicle rust and corrosion due to environmental exposure.

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

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

25.1.2. Type of corrosion protection used may be different on different parts of the vehicle.

26. RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) TAGS:

26.1. 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:

26.1.1. Savi ST-654-031

26.1.2. Savi ST-654-041

26.1.3. Identec I-Q310 DRT

26.1.4. Evigia EV3-DRT

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

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

26.4. 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.

26.5. 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.

26.6. 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:

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

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

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