AMD_2_19Q00040002_Tow_Tractor.pdf

DESCRIPTION/WORK STATEMENT/SPECIFICATION

1.0 Scope. This specification establishes the requirement for two (4) 16,000 lb. DBP rating minimum Tow Tractors to be provided to Anniston Army Depot, Anniston, Alabama. The equipment shall be designed and fabricated by the Contractor with all functionality, capabilities and features as described herein. The Contractor shall provide all resources necessary to design, manufacture, deliver, and demonstrate functional operation of the equipment. The Tow Tractor , as produced in accordance with the latest Air Force specifications, with all options identified in the statement of work, is acceptable to the government. No other standard or specification (e.g., OSHA, ANSI, etc.) set forth in the statement of work will be construed to impose a requirement on the contractor that is in excess of the latest Air Force production specification for tow tractor.

2.0 Applicable Documents.

2.1 Order of Precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this Equipment specification and the references cited herein, the more stringent regulation or specification shall take precedence, unless a specific exception to this, order of precedence, is noted in this Equipment specification. Nothing in this specification, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained by the Government.

3.0 Requirements. This specification provides the requirements for a four wheel, wheel drive, 4 wheel steer, coordinated and crab steer, sit-down operator controlled, diesel powered, heavy duty drive train tow tractor. The tow tractor shall include a backup alarm. The tow tractor shall be a product produced as the manufacturer's current production model.

3.1 General Requirements.

3.1.1 The tow tractor shall be capable of towing a minimum of 52,000-pound loads.

3.1.2 The Tow Tractor shall have a minimum weight of 19,000 lbs.

3.1.3 The tow tractor shall have a diesel internal combustion engine with suitable power to complete the towing tasks.

3.1.4 The Tow Tractor shall have 4-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Steer and coordinated and crab steer capabilities for maneuverability.

3.1.5 The tow tractor shall be equipped with standard instruments, components and accessories normally required for the safe and effective operation of the truck. The tow tractor shall be complete with all components that are listed as standard on the contractor's literature for the basic product, whether stipulated herein or not, together with such accessories and options as may be specified herein.

3.1.6 The tow tractor shall be equipped with all other components and parts not specifically mentioned but necessary to provide functional machine and shall conform, in quality, to that normally provided to the commercial industry. Tow tractor requirements shall be as specified herein.

3.2 Equipment Components and Subsystems-Design Features and Mechanical Construction

3.2.1 Safety-The tow tractor shall conform to the requirements of ANSI/ITSDF and OSHA 29CFR standards. The tow tractor shall include an electric horn. The tow tractor shall be equipped with an amber strobe light mounted above the overhead guard and have an audible reverse directional alarm.

3.2.2 Enclosed Cab-The tow tractor shall include a completely sealed, glass enclosed cab. The cab shall include a heating system, air conditioning system, and front wipers.

3.2.3 A commercial fire extinguisher shall be mounted on the truck in an easily accessible location. The fire extinguisher shall be a minimum 2-1/2 pound capacity ABC type, or equivalent. The fire extinguisher shall be UL 299 listed and UL 711 tested.

3.2.4 Dimensions-Approximate dimensions and weight shall be:

a. Wheelbase = 82 to 95 inches

b. Minimum outside turning radius shall not exceed 160 inches wall to wall

c. Overall Length = 185 inches maximum

d. Gross Weight = 19,000 lbs. minimum

e. Drawbar pull = 16,000 lbs. minimum

f. Overall width = 88 to 98 inches

3.2.5 Batteries-Except when Type A Winterization is specified, the batteries shall be the maintenance-free type.

3.2.6 Alternator-The alternator shall have sufficient output at normal engine operating RPM to supply full electrical operating load, including all lights, and still provide electrical current to charge the battery. When specified, the truck shall be equipped with a heavy-duty alternator.

3.2.7 Electric system-The electrical system shall consist of all electrical components necessary for operation of the truck. The tow tractor shall have sufficient electrical grounding to prevent static discharge.

3.2.8 Master switch-A keyless master switch, with an identification plate, shall be installed in a convenient location to permit disconnect of the battery from all electrical load.

3.2.9 Enclosures and Shields-All electrical components including wiring shall be so located or protected by adequate means to prevent contact with or the entrance of water.

3.2.10 Wheels-The tow tractor shall have steel, malleable iron, or cast iron wheels, equipped with tapered roller bearings.

3.2.11 Tires-Tires shall be air pneumatic. The tires shall be new and unused. Tire composition shall be rubber. No off road tire option required.

3.2.12 Brakes-Hydraulically actuated, self-adjusting service brakes shall be provided. The reservoir shall be filled with mineral oil brake fluid conforming to the requirements of MIL-PRF- 5606 USAF Spec. Service brake shall be foot operated. A manual parking brake shall be provided.

3.2.13 Controls and Instrumentation-All controls and instrumentation shall be provided with position markings.

3.2.14 Starter Switch-A key-operated start/stop switch shall be furnished. Two keys shall be furnished with each tow tractor. All keys shall be made to fit each and every tow tractor provided under the contract. The starter switch shall not activate the engine starter while the engine is running, nor when the engine is not running and the transmission is in any forward or reverse gear.

3.2.15 Lights-Each tow tractor shall be equipped with two head lights, two rear back-up and two tail lights and one flood light.

3.2.16 The tow tractor shall be powered by a diesel fueled internal combustion engine with sufficient horsepower and torque to provide the performance described in this specification. The engine shall be a standard, commercial, diesel engine. The engine shall start in any ambient temperature (and with the truck initially stabilized at ambient temperature) from -25° F to +125° F.

3.2.17 The exhaust system shall incorporate a muffler, and shall terminate at a location clear of the operator's station. A means shall be furnished to prevent rain water intrusion into the exhaust system.

3.2.18 Performance Features and Operating Performance Data

1 Performance feature shall include these:

a. Built-in analyzer and self-diagnostic function

b. Digital multifunction display showing this information at a minimum:

c. Speedometer

d. Multifunction hour meters

e. Parking brake indicator

2 The tow tractor shall be designed to meet or exceed the following performance:

a. Maximum drawbar pull, loaded = 16,000 lb at a minimum

3.3 General Requirements.

3.3.1 Materials and Equipment shall be standard unmodified products of an Original Equipment Manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacturing of such products. Units of the same type of Equipment shall be products of a single manufacturer. Items of the same type and purpose shall be identical and supplied by the same manufacturer.

3.3.2 The Equipment (as defined in this specification) includes the engineering, selection, procurement, design, manufacture, assembly, testing, delivery, installation, training and commission, and includes all related equipment, spare parts, materials, supplies, components, documentation, and all other items required to make a production ready system.

3.3.3 Safety and Health Requirements.

3.3.3.1 The Equipment shall comply with OSHA limitations and control of noise levels, radiation, electromagnetic emission, noxious vapors, heats etc, as applicable.

3.3.3.2 The Equipment shall be equipped with safety devices to adequately protect the operator from all hazards incident to its operation.

3.3.3.3 The Equipment shall be in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29CFR 1910, 29CFR 1910.178, ANSI/ITSDF B56.1, ANSI/ITSDF B56.11.6 and ANSI/ITSDF B56.11.7

3.3.4 Sound Level.

The sound level at the operator's position shall not exceed 85 dBA as measured using procedures in ANSI/ITSDF B56.11.5, Measurement of Sound Emitted by Low Lift, High Lift, and Rough Terrain Powered Industrial Trucks. Operators shall be able to use this Equipment without the need for hearing protection.

3.3.5 Ergonomics.

The Equipment shall be ergonomically designed to prevent the occurrence of repetitive stress injuries.

3.3.6 Environmental Compliance.

The Equipment provided under this contract shall meet all applicable Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) regulations and restrictions in effect on the date of the contract.

3.3.7 Energy Efficiency.

The Equipment and its components that directly consume energy in normal operation shall be designed and constructed for energy efficiency in accordance with the developments available within the industry.

3.3.8 Documentation.

The Contractor shall provide all documentation with the Equipment as specified herein. The Equipment documentation shall display all units of measure in the U.S. Customary System of Units "English", not Metric.

3.3.9 System of Units.

The Equipment shall display all units of measure in the U.S. Customary System of Units "English", not Metric.

3.3.10 Nameplates.

3.3.10.1 The Equipment shall have the Original Equipment Manufacturer's name and address, and the model and serial number in a conspicuous place. A nameplate shall be attached to the Equipment and shall contain, at a minimum, the following information:

a. Original Equipment Manufacturer's name, Address and Phone Number

b. Nomenclature

c. Serial number

d. Model designation

e. Contract number or purchase order number

f. Date of manufacture

g. Capacity and load center at maximum elevation of the truck load-engaging means

h. Designation of compliance with the mandatory requirements of this Standard, applicable to the manufacturer type designation to show conformance with the requirements, such as those prescribed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., and Factory Mutual Research Corporation.

i. Maximum weight of the unladen truck fully fueled and serviced, but without the operator.

j. Capacity of the truck

3.3.10.2 The nameplate shall remain in place, undisturbed, when a component is replaced.

3.3.10.3 All words on instruments, control panels, charts, and plates shall be in the English language. Characters shall be permanently marked in boldface on a contrasting background. All plates shall be corrosion resistant.

3.3.11 Maintainability and Interchangeability.

The Equipment shall be constructed using commercial off-the-shelf components to the maximum extent possible to ensure the prompt availability of repair parts. All replaceable parts shall be designed and manufactured to such standards as shall permit replacement and adjustment without the need for modification of the parts or the Equipment. All replacement parts shall be available domestically.

3.3.12 Workmanship.

Standards of workmanship shall assure that the Equipment shall have the stability, strength, safety, and efficient operating characteristics found in state-of-the-market commercial units.

3.3.13 Construction.

3.3.13.1 The Equipment shall be so constructed as to be capable of performing the operations specified herein. All surfaces shall be clean and free of extraneous materials. External surfaces shall be smooth and free from sharp edges, rounded or beveled, unless sharpness is required for performance. All screws, pins, and similar parts shall be installed to prevent loss of tightness.

Parts subject to adjustment or removal shall not be permanently installed or deformed. The Equipment shall be constructed of parts, which are new, without defects, and free of repairs. The structures shall withstand all forces encountered during operation of the Equipment to its maximum rating and capacity without permanent distortion or failure.

3.3.13.2 Materials shall conform to the applicable specifications and shall be as specified herein and on the manufacturer's applicable drawings. Materials which are not covered by applicable specifications or standards shall be of the best quality, and entirely suitable for the purpose intended.

3.3.13.3 The Equipment shall be constructed of corrosion resistant material to the maximum extent possible. Equipment materials not specifically designated herein or in the contract shall be of a quality commensurate with commercial practice within the applicable machine industry.

When dissimilar metals are used in contact with each other, suitable protection against galvanic corrosion shall be applied.

3.3.13.4 Unless suitably protected against electrolytic corrosion, dissimilar metals shall not be used in intimate contact with each other.

3.3.13.5 Materials that are nutrients for fungi shall not be used.

3.3.13.6 Any nonmetallic material that is adversely affected by contact with Equipment compounds shall not be used.

3.3.14 Hydraulic Fluids.

Operating fluids such as hydraulic fluids shall have appropriately-sized and labeled reservoirs.

Each reservoir shall have a means for checking fluid levels. Each reservoir shall have a means for complete draining of the reservoir and fluid system. For each operating fluid system, equipment-mounted plates or other means shall be provided describing the service interval, type of fluid required (SAE number of lubricant identifier), viscosity, and Federal or Military Specification Number (if applicable). Re-circulating hydraulic fluid systems shall include a cleanable or replaceable filter.

3.3.15 Lubrication.

3.3.15.1 Lubrication means shall be provided for all moving parts that require lubrication, except where sealed permanent lubrication is provided. The types of lubricants shall be selected from, and in accordance with, SAE J754. All initial fills of lubricants shall be limited to the types approved by the component manufacturers. Grease lube fittings shall conform to SAE J534.

3.3.15.2 A lubrication plate or plates or shall be attached to the Equipment. The information provided on the plate shall include: points of lubricant application, servicing interval, type of lubricant(s) with SAE number or lubricant identifier, viscosity, and Federal or Military Specification Number (if applicable).

3.3.15.3 Oil holes, grease fittings, and filler caps shall be accessible. Lubrication reservoirs, if applicable, shall have means for checking levels. Re-circulating lubrication systems shall include a cleanable or replaceable filter.

3.3.16 Drive Train Gears.

The gears shall be of proper width and size to transmit full-rated torque and horsepower throughout the speed ranges without failure for the expected service life of the Equipment.

Gears in the drive train shall be hardened and ground steel.

3.3.17 Castings and Forgings.

Castings shall be free of visible blowholes, porosity, hard spots, shrinkage, defects, cracks, scale, mismatching or other defects. Forgings shall be free of visible scale, inclusions, cold shuts, mismatching, or other defects. Mechanical and chemical properties of the castings and forgings shall be adequate to meet the performance requirements of this specification. No processes such as welding, peening, plugging, or filling with solder or paste shall be used for reclaiming any defective part. Such processes may be used only for enhancing surface finish and appearance.

3.3.18 Welding, Brazing, and Soldering.

Welding, brazing, and soldering shall be of a quality, which shall sustain the performance requirements of the welded, brazed, or soldered part. These operations, however, shall not be employed as repair measures for defective parts. Welding, brazing, or soldering shall be employed only where specified in the original design. Any material used for such operations shall be thoroughly removed from the part(s) upon completion of the operations.

3.3.19 Painting.

Unless otherwise specified painting and finishing of the Equipment shall be in accordance with standard commercial practice provided the following minimum criteria are met or exceeded: all surfaces to be painted shall have been cleaned to be free of all foreign matter detrimental to painting, and at least one coat of industrial primer and one coat of industrial enamel, or equivalent, applied.

4.0 Acceptance

4.1 Acceptance Testing and Verification. The equipment shall be tested and verified after delivery to ANAD.

4.2 Conformance. The Equipment shall meet the requirements of this Specification and conform to the Manufacturer’s own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices. The Government reserves the right to, at any time during the contract period, require proof of such conformance or to inspect the Equipment to determine compliance with the requirements of this Specification.

4.3 Calibration. Upon completion of Equipment installation at ANAD (by the Government), the Contractor shall verify any calibration requirements.

4.4 Performance Test. The Equipment shall be operated to verify the performance of the Tow Tractor. The Contractor is responsible to provide the necessary and qualified personnel to conduct the verification. In the event that a malfunction or failure occurs during any performance, the Contractor will correct the problem and repeat the entire performance from the beginning.

4.5 Preliminary Acceptance. The Government will provide a preliminary acceptance on the date of delivery of the Equipment to ANAD. This preliminary acceptance requires that all the all Equipment components, accessories and documentation are delivered to ANAD and have been inspected for shipping damage by the Government.

4.6 Final Acceptance. The Government will issue a final acceptance only after the contractor successfully completes all requirements herein. Final acceptance will be at Anniston Army Depot. Upon acceptance of all items described above, the contractor shall submit a completed DD Form 250 for signature by the government representative, as final acceptance of the equipment required by this specification.

5.0 Delivery, Handling, Storage and Installation.

5.1 Delivery.

5.1.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for delivering the Equipment to the Anniston Army Depot, 7 Frankford Avenue, Anniston, Alabama, 36201.

5.1.2 The government will provide the Contractor a required delivery date a minimum of 16 weeks prior to that delivery date. The Contractor must deliver the equipment within 5 business days of the delivery date provided by the Government. The required delivery date shall be no less than 180 days ARO.

5.2 Shipping.

5.2.1 The Contractor shall provide shipping details to the Government no less than one (1) week prior to shipment.

5.3 Storage.

5.3.1 The Government shall be responsible for the Equipment unloading, handling to storage site and delivery from storage site to the installation site.

5.4 Installation.

5.4.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for identifying all components and functionality described in the Specification to the Contract Officer or Contract Officer’s Representative.

6.0 Documentation.

6.1 Documentation and Delivery. The Contractor shall provide documentation with each piece of Equipment as specified herein and on the attached DD Form 1423. The documentation shall be delivered with the Equipment or as required herein.

6.2 Quantity. For each piece of Equipment, the Contractor shall provide one (1) printed copy and one (1) electronic copy of all documentation. The electronic documentation shall be provided on compact discs (CD-ROMs).

6.3 Operator Manuals. An Operator Manual shall be furnished to include operating instructions explaining preventive maintenance procedures, methods of checking the Equipment for normal safe operation and procedures for safely starting and stopping the system manually.

The Operator Manual shall include the step-by-step procedures required for Equipment startup, operation and shutdown.

6.4 Maintenance Manuals. One set of Maintenance Repair and parts list for the engine, transmission, and NMC Wollard shall be provided.

6.5 Other Documentation. In addition, any other documentation normally furnished with the Equipment shall be provided.

6.6 Language. All documentation shall be furnished in the English language only.

7.0 Government Furnished Equipment (GFE). ANAD will furnish no Government equipment to the Contractor.

8.0 Warranty. The Equipment shall be covered by a warranty. The warranty shall be for a period of not less than 1 year and shall begin the day of delivery. Standard commercial one

(1) year/1000 hour warranty.