AFFTC/PKAD Directorate of Contracting, 5 S. Wolfe Ave, Edwards AFB, CA93524-1185

W -- SEWER MAINTENANCE VEHICLE LEASE WITH OPTION TO BUY SOL F04700-95-R-0020 DUE 051295 POC Teresa Weber, Contract Negotiator, (805)277-3900 ext 2260; John Lemacks, Contracting Officer, (805) 277-3900 ext 2253; fax (805) 258- 9670. The Civil Engineering Squadron at Edwards AFB CA has a requirement to lease a sewer maintenance vehicle with the option to buy it at a future time. The Government shall not be obligated to purchase the vehicle at the end of the lease. The vehicle must be capable of cleaning mainline sewers and storm drain catch basins and removing thick sludge, bricks, broken pipe, rocks, and leaves up to 30 feet below ground level. The body, finish and fittings shall be of the latest model, shall not have been used in demonstrator or other service and shall be factory standard in all respects not in conflict with the specifications. The vehicle must have a unit capable of variable water pressure while maintaining full vacuum and air flow. The chassis shall be as follows: conventional cab (set back type) with diesel engine full tilting hood, gross vehicle weight rating not less than 56,000 pounds. The engine shall be turbocharged 275 HP at 2300 RPM minimum or equal. The vehicle shall have automatic transmission, power steering, full air brakes, two 50 gallon minimum fuel tank with step. All hydraulic systems shall be direct drive through a single PTO (belt drive systems are not acceptable). The catch basin system shall be capable of conveyance of wet, slurry, and submerged materials and shall have a hose that can clean to a depth of 22 feet below grade level. The tank body capacity shall be 12 cubic yards. The boom support mechanism shall be front mounted with hydraulic power up, down and hydraulic rotation by hydraulic cylinders. The boom shall have provisions for manual over hydraulic operation. The boom and hose shall release from the debris tank when dumped to aid in cleaning. The boom rotation shall be 180 degrees minimum with at least a 16 foot 6 inch vertical lift and a minimum capacity of 700 pounds. SIC code: 7513. This requirement is unrestricted. Requests for the solicitation should be received no later than 10 days after publication. Requests from all responsible contractors will be accepted. Telephone requests will not be honored. (0082)

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