Attachment 1 Statement of Work_updated 7-2-24.pdf

DESCRIPTION/WORK STATEMENT/SPECIFICATION

Compact Track Loader

1.0 Scope. This specification establishes the requirement for one (1) Compact Track Loader with a minimum operating weight of 11,000 lb. The Compact Track Loader shall be developed by the Contractor with all functionality, capabilities and features as described herein.

The Contractor shall provide all resources necessary to meet the specifications, manufacture, deliver, and demonstrate functional operation of the Equipment.

2.0 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 one (1) Compact Track Loaders (from hereon know as loader). The Loader shall be a product produced as the manufacturer's current production model.

3.1 General Requirements.

a. ROPS Enclosed Cab with air conditioner and heater.

b. Air suspension seat with 2” seat belt

c. Windshield Wiper

d. Windshield Washer

e. Rubber Tracks

f. Land Management of Forestry type package

g. Cab Lighting

h. 78”- 81” bucket with bolt on cutting edge (bucket cannot exceed 81” due to restrictions in where it is to be used.)

3.2 Equipment Components and Subsystems-Design Features and Mechanical

Construction.

3.2.1 Hydraulic System.

a. Auxiliary high-pressure hydraulics and control circuits shall be available for attachments, allowing for operation of high pressure work tools.

b. Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure 4,061 psi

c. Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow 40 gal/min

d. Heavy Duty, Flat Faced Quick Disconnects with Integrated Pressure Release

3.2.2 Attachments.

a. 78”-81” bucket with bolt on cutting edge

b. Universal powered Quick coupler plate that can be locked and unlocked from the operator’s station.

c. Grapple attachment

3.2.3 Drive.

a. Hydrostatic Transmission, Two Speed Travel

3.2.4 Engine. Engine shall be a Diesel with no less than 96 hp

The engine shall also provide the following:

a. US EPA Tier IV final emission approved engine

b. water-cooled, direct injection diesel with minimum 230 cubic inch displacement

c. fuel filtration system with water separator and indicator

d. Spin-on engine oil filter

e. 12-Volt electrical system

f. Minimum 100-amp alternator

g. Maintenance free battery

3.2.5 Undercarriage

a. Tie down points

3.2.6 Human Factors Performance Features and Operating Performance Data.

Performance feature shall include:

a. Multifunction display showing this information at a minimum: multifunction hour meters, low oil indicator, parking brake indicator, fuel level indicator, DEF level indicator.

b. 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. All controls and instrumentation shall be provided with position markings.

3.2.7 Operator Environment

a. ROPS Enclosed Cab provides a maximum operator sound exposure of 83 dB(A) with doors and windows closed

b. High back seat with air suspension, fully adjustable seat shall have reclining back, upper and lower seat slide adjustments, height and tilt adjustments, adjustable armrests, and a retractable seat belt.

c. LCD Gauge cluster screen.

d. Interior Rearview Mirror.

3.2.8 Ignition Key Start/Stop Switch. An individual on-off switch shall be furnished. Two keys shall be furnished if keys are required.

3.2.9 Lights and Alarms. The Loader shall be equipped with a flashing LED operation light and auditable back-up alarm. All lighting including headlights, tail/brake lights, and work lights should be LED if available.

3.3 Safety, Ergonomic and Environmental Compliance.

3.3.1 Safety.

a. Signaling/Warning horn

b. Safety Hammer for cab evacuation

3.3.2 Ergonomics.

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

3.3.3 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.

4.0 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.

5.0 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.

5.1 Construction.

a. 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.

b. 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.

c. 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.

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

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

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

5.2 Lubrication.

a. 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.

b. A lubrication plate or plates 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).

c. 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.

5.3 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.

5.4 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.

5.5 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.

6.0 Diagnostic System.

ANAD currently has diagnostic software. Equipment provided thru this contract shall be compatible with the current diagnostic software that ANAD is using or the offeror’s equipment must have a built-in self-test (BIST) system incorporated into the equipment. A built-in self-test (BIST) system as defined for this requirement shall be a system that is capable of performing diagnostic tests and displaying the trouble codes on a LCD screen on the equipment. Operator and maintenance personnel should be able to access any diagnostic codes without the use of an external reader or computer. The system shall not require the use of internet connection or software subscriptions in order to function. Contractor shall supply a list of trouble codes with their associated meaning(s) and recommended troubleshooting test procedures. Contractor shall provide training for the use of the built-in self-test (BIST) system.

7.0 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.

8.0 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 (see solicitation for form & instructions).

9.0 Delivery, Handling, Storage and Installation.

9.1 Delivery.

a. Delivery date shall be between 1 October 2024 – 30 September 2025.

b. The Contractor shall be responsible for delivering the Equipment to Building 109, Anniston Army Depot, 7 Frankford Avenue, Anniston, Alabama, 36201.

c. The Government will provide the Contractor a required delivery date a minimum of 8 weeks prior to that delivery date. The Contractor must deliver the equipment within 5 business days of the delivery date provided by the Government.

9.2 Shipping.

a. The Contractor shall be responsible for crating and shipping the Equipment and all associated material and components.

b. The crating shall protect the Equipment from damage and weather during handling, shipping and storage of the Equipment.

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

10.0 Government Furnished Equipment (GFE). ANAD will not provide government equipment to the contractor.

11.0 Documentation.

11.1 Manuals.

A. (2) Sets of CD-ROM and (2) Sets of printed Operator's Manual, Parts Manual, and Service Manual

The Operator Manual shall include the step-by-step procedures required for Equipment startup, normal safe operation and shutdown. Shop service/technical repair and parts manuals are also to be included for this equipment. All manuals are to be provided at time of delivery and be in the English language.

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

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

11.3 Warranty. The Loader shall be covered by the manufacturer’s standard commercial warranty for this type of equipment and shall begin the day following Government issuance of final acceptance of the Equipment per paragraph 8.0. During the warranty period, the Contractor shall be responsible for all costs including parts and labor required to complete repairs of any defects in machine material, parts or workmanship. The warranty shall be written in the Anniston Army Depot’s name.