89th Contracting Squadron, 1419 Menoher Drive, Andrews AFB, MD 20762-6500

23 -- HANDICAPPED PASSENGER HIGHLIFT TRUCK SOL FA4416-97-R0017 DUE 061197 POC POC: L. Ray, Contracting Officer. All responses to this synopsis must be in writing. Facsimile No. 301-981-1911. Telephone No. 301-981-2341. This is a combined Synopsis/Request for Proposal for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format specified in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-41. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 4111. SPECIFICATIONS 1. This specification covers one type of self-propelled, air transportable, adjustable height, aircraft handicapped passenger loading and unloading truck. In this specification, this vehicle will be referred to as "truck". The term handicapped passengers, which includes wheelchair bound passengers, will be referred to as "passengers". The term "cabin" refers to the portion of the truck that accommodates the truck operator, operator controls, and passenger seating. 2. Thebasic truck (chassis, power train, cabin body, and cabin lift mechanism) shall be of an existing design currently manufactured by commercial industry. The truck will be used to transport passengers between the passenger terminal and aircraft, and has an elevator platform to facilitate aircraft loading and unloading of passengers. In addition, some trucks may be used for aircraft loading and unloading of human remains containers (see paragraph 4. Optional Performance Requirements). 3.1. Passenger Ground Loading and Unloading. The truck shall provide for curb-side loading of all passengers. The mechanism incorporated to facilitate loading and unloading of wheelchair bound passengers shall have a minimum capacity of 600 pounds and be mounted on the exterior of the cabin body and shall be easily removable to facilitate surface or air transportation requirements. 3.2. Passenger Aircraft Loading and Unloading. The truck shall provide for aircraft loading of all passengers from the forward end of the vehicle. 3.3. Passenger Capacity and Seating. The truck shall provide comfortable (cushioned and upholstered) seating to accommodate up to eight passengers including a maximum of two wheelchair bound passengers. Seats shall, recline and incorporate headrests and fold-away armrests. Seats shall be interchangeable and easily removable without tools. Provisions to restrain up to two wheelchairs in the cabin shall be provided. 3.4. Operator's Cab. The operators cab shall be adjacent to, and on the same horizontal plane as the passenger cabin and shall provide the operator direct access to cabin and the passengers at all times and in all modes of operation. 3.5. Cabin Interior. The truck cabin shall be insulated /soundproof throughout. Provisions for luggage storage shall be provided. The floor shall be carpeted except in the main aisle ways where rubber runners are acceptable. Interior colors shall complement the exterior paint scheme and seat color. Two levels of interior cabin lighting shall be provided. Low level interior lighting shall illuminate walkways; high level shall brightly illuminate the entire cabin. 3.6. Environmental Control. The truck cabin and operators station shall include an environmental control system. This system shall be capable of maintaining an inside cabin temperature of 75 F (plus or minus 10 degrees) within 15 minutes from engine start-up with ambient temperatures in the -10 F to 100 F range. 3.7. Human Engineering. The truck shall have anti-skid material on any personnel tread/walkway surfaces outside of the cabin. The truck shall provide a line of sight adequate for safe operation of the vehicle in the unload/loading and travel modes on roadways, flightline, and in close proximity to aircraft. When elevating, the operator must have full view of the area above the operator station. Controls and displays shall be accessible and visible (day and night) from all operator angles (operator seated). The truck shall provide a capability to defrost all operator station windows. The truck shall have awindshield wiper system for the front operator's window that keeps the majority of the window surface free of rain, sleet, and snow during operations. The truck shall provide adequate lighting for the operator to perform all truck control functions, read documents, and locate equipment during nighttime operations on a non-illuminated airfield. The operator workstation shall provide for stowage of a portable radio and operator's vehicle inspection guide and other required forms (may be either one or two compartments). 3.8. Emergency Capability. The truck shall have a capability to maintain stable control of the elevated cabin in the event of a primary power failure. The capability shall include ability to lower the cabin to a safe elevation for externally assisted maneuvering. If stabilizers are used, there shall be a method to manually raise them in the event of a power failure. The truck shall not have a single point failure mechanism that results in an uncontrolled cabin. 3.9. Airborne Capability. The truck shall have the capability to be carried on the C-5 and C-17. The truck shall have the capability to be reconfigured, if required, for and/or after airborne transportation. 3.10. Lighting. The truck shall be equipped with turn signals, emergency flashers, driving, tail, brake, and side marker lights that meet standard Federal motor vehicle standards. Flood lighting shall be provided to illuminate any exterior personnel walkways. 3.11. Speed Capability. The truck shall have a capability to move in a forward motion of 25 mph on level paved surfaces. The truck shall have the capability to move in a backward motion of 5 mph on a level paved surface. 3.12. Cabin Elevation Capability. The truck cabin shall have an elevation range that provides the capability to align the cabin deck with the various aircraft door sills ranging in height from 48 to 230 inches. Elevation is defined as distance between ground surface level and the aircraft door sill height. 3.13. Cabin Load and Lift Capability. The truck shall have a capability to lift/raise a load weighting 2,000 lbs evenly distributed in the cabin. 3.14. Stability. The truck shall be stable throughout the cabin's entire lifting range. The truck shall withstand 90 knot winds from any direction, unloaded or fully loaded, without overturning. 3.15. Electromagnetic. The truck shall not generate electromagnetic emissions that interfere with aircraft systems or other equipment. The loader shall not be susceptible to electromagnetic emissions from aircraft and other equipment. 3.16. Manuals. Operator and maintenance, and overhaul manuals with manufacturers part numbers shall be provided. 3.17. Warranty. At a minimum, a two year of 1,000 operating hour warranty shall be provided. Warranty shall be effective upon delivery to Andrews AFB, MD. 4. Optional Performance Requirements 4.1. Human Remains Loading and Unloading. The truck shall provide the capability to load/unload a single human remains container into/from the rear of the cabin at ground level. There shall be a system of rollers to allow this task to be performed in a fashion commensurate with pall bearers loading a casket into a commercial hearse. The truck shall provide the capability to load/unload a single human remains container into/from the front of the cabin at aircraft door sill heights identified in paragraph 3.12. 4.2. Reconfiguration. Reconfiguration from the handicapped passenger configuration is allowed (i.e. removal of personnel safety rails or installation of deck rollers). It shall be possible to perform this reconfiguration (if required) using common hand tools. 5. Marking 5.1. Exterior Finish. The truck shall have an exterior paint and marking scheme that closely matches specified existing equipment. The government shall provide color photographs of the said existing equipment and the commercial paint color and code numbers. 5.2 Identification plates and operating instructions. All identification plates, instruction plates, data plates, etc., shall be of a size and shape consistent with the information required thereon. Abbreviations may be used in accordance with standard commercial practices. 5.2.1. A corrosion-resistant identification plate shall be securely attached inside the operator's cab in a readily accessible location. The identification plate(s) shall contain at a minimum the following information: NOMENCLATURE; MANUFACTURER'S MODEL NUMBER; MANUFACTURER'S SERIAL NUMBER; MANUFACTURER'S NAME; MANUFACTURER'S ADDRESS; MANUFACTURER'S SERVICE PHONE NUMBER; DATE OF MANUFACTURE; CONTRACT NUMBER; NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER (to Be provided by the government) 5.2.2. All controls, valves, gauges, and indicators used in the operation of the truck shall be identified by securely attached nameplates installed in clearly visible locations. Brief operating and precautionary instructions shall be permanently affixed near the appropriate controls. The instructions shall be clear, concise, and adequate to enable operation of the loader without damage to the equipment or injury to personnel and shallrefer to the components as identified by nameplates. 5.2.3. A lubrication plate shall identify lubrication fittings and components which require lubrication. The plate shall identify the type and grade of lubricant required for all operational temperatures. 5.2.4. A transportation data plate shall be provided. The plate shall contain at least the following information: Side and rear silhouette views of the truck; Horizontal and vertical location of the center of gravity of the truck in transport configuration; Shipping weight; Shipping cube; Overall length, width, and height; Gross vehicle weight; Rated load. 6. Verification. The truck requirements shall be verified by the methods stated herein. 6.1. Analysis. An element of verification that utilizes established technical or mathematical models or simulations, algorithms, charts, graphs, circuit diagrams, or other scientific principles and procedures to provide evidence that stated requirements were met. 6.2. Demonstration. An element of verification which generally denotes the actual operation, adjustment, re-configuration of items to provide evidence that the designed functions were accomplished under specific scenarios. The item may be instrumented and quantitative limits of performance monitored. 0001 Truck, Handicapped Passenger Highlift Qty (2)ea $ __ __ __ ____ $__ __ __ __ __ __ TOTAL Prices preferred as FOB Destination Andrews AFB, Maryland 20762-6500. Vendors quoting other than FOB Destination must include all freight and shipping charges within their proposal by the time the proposal is due. Responses to this RFP must be received by 11 Jun 97, 2 p.m. eastern standard time. Delivery and Paying station addresses will be provided upon award. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Award is to be based upon price and other factors in accordance with FAR Clause 52.212-2 and as specified in descending order of importance: 1. Past Performance with regard to the offers ability to obtain, manufacture or provide and deliver the Handicapped Passenger Highlift Truck within the time specified, 2. Technical capability and quality of the items offered, and 3. Price. Past performance and technical capability and quality rate considerably higher than Price. Offers are required to document past performance suitably and provide opportunity for verification. Required delivery date is 90 days after award for first truck and 180 days after award for second truck. Award will be in the aggregate on an ALL OR NONE' basis. Descriptive literature is required. All inquiries and concerns must be addressed in writing. Facsimile requests and proposals will be accepted. No collect calls will be accepted.***** (0155)

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