Portable_vehicle_access_system_purchase_description_2-July-19.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

130th Airlift Wing (AMC) 1679 Coonskin Drive

Charleston, WV 25311-5000

Delivering Freedom with Courage

2-July-2019

MEMORANDUM FOR 130 MSG/MSC

FROM: 130 AW/SE

SUBJECT: Purchase Description

The 130th Airlift Wing Fire Department conducts daily inspections of all Fire Department equipment and performs refilling of water, foam, etc. as needed to be ready to respond to emergency situations. The use of a passive fall protection system is desired during inspections, refilling, and/or maintenance activities when personnel are working 4ft. or more above grade and are not protected from falling.

a. Common Nomenclature: Portable Truck and Rail Access System / Passive Fall Protection system.

b. Kind of Material: A material that is resistant to rust, such as galvanized steel or stainless steel. Also, provide the user with low maintenance and/or no maintenance and meets the dimensions, size, or capacity requirements listed below.

c. Dimensions, Size, or Capacity: A duty rating equivalent to or greater than a Type IAA ladder, 375 pounds or more. Largest vehicle is 34ft. in length, 11ft. in width, 11ft. 8in. in height and the smallest vehicle is 25ft. 1in. in length, 9ft. 2in. in width, and 7ft. 6in.

height. The system must fit or be maneuverable between the vehicles as parked 8ft. up to 12ft. wide. Preferable adjustable height dimensions from 7ft. up to 12ft. 6in. (no more than 15ft.). Preferable width of equipment is 6ft. up to 7ft. or less for clearance between vehicles and inside of garage bays.

d. Significant restrictive environmental conditions: Main use will be indoors, but indoor/outdoor use is preferred. Also, use on different terrains, (i.e. gravel, sand, concrete, asphalt, etc.) is preferable.

e. Essential operating characteristics: Meets all federal safety requirements as required per the industry. Powered or self-propelled. Steering handle for maneuverability, maneuverable between vehicles inside of a garage bays (Firehouse or Aircraft hanger). A system that does not have to rest on top of the vehicle. This is an essential characteristic due to emergency response (do not want to add another step to emergency response should a call come in that requires a response) and/or damage to vehicles or aircraft. Use of passive fall protection system, such as railings.

f. Special Features: Refer to items above for features of the product. Low maintenance, easy to maneuver and position. Also, use of passive fall protection system, such as railings.

g. Intended Use: Used as passive fall protection to safely perform filling operations of fire department equipment, perform required daily vehicle inspections and/or maintenance (vehicle types include P22 structural engine truck, P23 crash truck, P19H aircraft crash truck, P30 aircraft rescue truck, P26 tender tanker truck, and a rapid intervention vehicle/RIV).

h. Other requirements as appropriate: Prefer something that folds or is smaller more compact when stored.

DANIEL W. HUGHES, SMSgt, WVANG 130 AW Safety Superintendent