United States Special Operations Command, Directorate of Procurement (SOAC-KB), 2418 Florida Keys Ave., MacDill AFB, FL 33621-5316

23 -- PRIME MOVER DUE 051497 POC Marc D. Tormey, (813) 840-5457 E-MAIL: Special Operations Command Contracting Office, tormeym@soac.hqsocom.af.mil. The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is seeking potential sources capable of providing a Boat Prime Mover (BPM) with the following minimum specifications: the BPM must be a Non-developmental Item (NDI), shall be a 4 wheel drive truck that is engineered and manufactured to tow at least a 20,000 pound payload, capable of launching and recovering boats from improved and unimproved boat ramps, transporting boats and trailers safely over paved roads at highway speeds (65MPH) and be air transportable aboard military cargo aircraft (C-130, maximum height is 104" and width is 115 inches). All equipment shall be installed using commercial industry accepted standards. This truck shall comply with all Federal Motor Vehicle safety standards. This vehicle shall have a minimum GVWR of 31,000 pounds, a maximum overall length of 276". CAB (Crew cab pick-up style w/4 doors and 8 foot, bed). The body shall have a tilt forward front end. A flat (stake) bed truck with spare tire under the bed shall be provided. Stowage boxes under the bed. A trailer hitch (rear truck), rated at 30,000 pounds. The hitch shall be adjustable at least 4 inches up and down from a normal setting of 35 inches from the ground. A formal pintle hook (front truck) shall also be set at 35 inches from the ground. Additional requirements include air conditioning with integral heating system, power steering, horizontal muffler system (exhaust), and cruise control. The electrical system shall be a 12 volt negative ground system with complete circuit protection and be provided with a minimum 130 amp internally regulated alternator. The starter shall be thermostatically controlled. Lighting system shall meet all DOT specifications for standard lighting and include as a minimum, day time running lights, emergency flashers, rectangular Halogen headlights, cab marker lights, tail lights and fender mounted turn signal lights. Three 96 amp, 625 CCA Group 31 batteries in covered battery box with positive post for jump start, battery box shall be sliding tray. Electrical converter 12/24 volt shall also be provided. The suspension, tire and brakes systems: drag link and tie rods shall have zert fittings for lubrication. This truck shall be equipped with Anti-locking Brakes System (ABS). Brake dust shields shall be fitted. A Maxi II (or equal) spring-Set parking Brake with dash mounted control and a complete spare tire/wheel kit (including jack and wrench). An air inflation system on rear bumper with 40' of air line. The air glad hands shall be approximately 6" above trailer hitch. Any potential sources should submit descriptions, specifications, literature, and commercial price list to USSOCOM, SOAC-KB (TOR), 7701 Tampa Point Boulevard, MacDill AFB, FL 33621-5323. No solicitation package currently exists, therefore no requests for such will be honored at this time. (0120)

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