SOLICITATION # DABV01-03-R-0004

SOLICITATION # DABV01-03-R-0004

VEHICLES and ROLLING STOCK

REQUIREMENTS

This Statement of Work (SOW) articulates the equipment, equipment training, logistics support requirements, and maintenance requirements for the New Iraqi Army (NIA) and the Iraqi National Defense Force (INDF). Detailed information is provided for the Light Infantry Battalion sets

Vehicles and Rolling Stock (CLIN 0001- 0010)

1.1 Light Wheeled Vehicle (CLIN 000_AA): This will be the main organic source of transportation for the line companies, staff, and scout section of the battalion. Salient features are:

· It will be four wheeled.

· Capable of off-road movement in a desert environment (weather and terrain conditions found in the nation of Iraq). It is intended that this be the most durable commercially available/non-developmental off- road vehicle from the offeror.

· Can carry four soldiers (including the driver) and their rucksacks, weapons, and individual equipment. Planning weight for each soldier, and their rucksacks, weapons, and individual equipment is 350 pounds (i.e. the vehicle must be able to carry 1,400 pounds of cargo).

· Able to provide power for the radio equipment sets requiring 12 volt power.

· It shall be Desert Tan in color.

· It is preferred that this be a commercial off the shelf vehicle.

· A winch is desired, but not required.

· Must be able to tow a fully loaded trailer (1.9/CLIN 000_AJ).

· It is not intended to be used as a combat vehicle to fight from (i.e., there is no requirement for this vehicle to be armored).

· The crew seating area and the cargo area should be enclosed from the elements.

· Commercial vehicles such as a GMC Envoy or Land Rover are offered as suggestions, but not as the required vehicle.

1.2 Medium Wheeled Vehicle (CLIN 000_AB): This is a vehicle with more space and capacity than the 1.1 Light Wheeled Vehicle. Salient features are:

· It will be four wheeled.

· Can carry six soldiers (including the driver) and their rucksacks, weapons, and individual equipment. Planning weight for each soldier, and their rucksacks, weapons, and individual equipment is 350 pounds (i.e., the vehicle must be able to carry 2,100 pounds of cargo).

· Able to provide power for the radio equipment sets requiring 12 volt power.

· It shall be Desert Tan in color.

· It is preferred that this be a commercial off the shelf vehicle.

· A winch is desired, but not required.

· Must be able to tow a fully loaded trailer (1.9/CLIN 000_AJ).

· It is not intended to be used as a combat vehicle to fight from (i.e., there is no requirement for this vehicle to be armored).

· The crew seating area and the cargo area should be enclosed from the elements.

· A commercial vehicle such as the Dodge Durango or GM Suburban is offered as a suggestion, but not as the required vehicle.

1.3 Heavy Wheeled Vehicle (CLIN 000_AC): This is the primary heavy lift vehicle for the transportation company. Salient features are:

· It will have a covered flatbed behind the driver's compartment. Sides of the covered flatbed should be removable or rolled up to allow both quick entry/exit and ventilation.

· Primary personnel and cargo access to the flatbed will be through the rear of the flatbed. Steps/footings must be available to assist in easy personnel access.

· The flatbed will have stake sides and bench seats that fold down to present a rectangular cubic cargo area unobstructed by wheel wells or other objects.

· Can carry sixteen soldiers (excluding the driver and other passengers in the driver's compartment) seated on the bench seats and their rucksacks, weapons, and individual equipment. Planning weight for each soldier, and their rucksacks, weapons, and individual equipment is 350 pounds (i.e., the vehicle must be able to carry 5,600 pounds of cargo in addition to a driver/codriver (700 pounds).

· It shall be Desert Tan in color.

· Able to provide power for the radio equipment sets requiring 12 volt power.

· It is preferred that this be a commercial off the shelf vehicle.

· A winch is desired, but not required.

· Must be able to tow a trailer (CLIN 000_AK and AL).

· It is not intended to be used as a combat vehicle to fight from (i.e., there is no requirement for this vehicle to be armored).

· A commercial vehicle such as the International 4400 Series Truck is offered as a suggestion, but not as the required vehicle.

1.4 Motorcycle (CLIN 000_AD): This is the high speed, cross country, reconnaissance vehicle for the Scout Section. Salient features are:

· Capable of carrying one driver with individual weapon. If necessary, a passenger may also be carried behind the driver for short periods.

· Engine Size to be in between 400cc and 750cc.

· Durable saddlebags with secured lids.

· It shall be Desert Tan in color.

· Each motorcycle will come with a Medium Helmet.

· It is preferred that this be a commercial off the shelf vehicle.

· It is not intended to be used as a combat vehicle to fight from (i.e. there is no requirement for this vehicle to be armored).

· A commercial vehicle such as the Honda CRF 450R or Kawasaki KLR 650 are offered as a suggestion, but not as the required vehicles.

1.5 Ambulance Vehicle (CLIN 000_AE): This is the ambulance vehicle for the medical section. Salient features are:

· Capable of carrying two to three stretchers or five to six ambulatory patients and their rucksacks, weapons, and individual equipment. Planning weight for each soldier, and their rucksacks, weapons, and individual equipment is 350 pounds (i.e., the vehicle must be able to carry 2,100 to 2,450 pounds of cargo in addition to a driver/codriver (also acting as medics (700 pounds)).

· Will contain basic first aid hardware such as two stretchers, 2 backboards, IV hooks, and EMT first aid packs.

· Able to provide power for the radio equipment sets requiring 12 volt power.

· It shall be Desert Tan in color (with appropriate international symbols to distinguish it as a medical vehicle).

· It is preferred that this be a commercial off the shelf vehicle.

· It is not intended to be used as a combat vehicle to fight from (i.e. there is no requirement for this vehicle to be armored).

· It is intended that this be a common frame to the vehicle identified in 1.2/CLIN 000_AB.

1.6 Water Trailer (CLIN 000_AF): This is to be a towed trailer that will carry potable water. Salient features are:

· Capable of carrying 500-800 gallons of potable water in a plastic or non-corrosive metal bladder.

· It will be compatible with and be capable of being towed by 1.3/CLIN 000_AC Heavy Wheeled Vehicle. This includes wiring connections for taillights and turn signals as well as towing connections.

· It should be filled from the top.

· It must have a drain for purging/cleaning.

· It should have at least two easily accessible spigots on each side for filling of canteens, Camel Backs, five gallon jugs, or other water containers.

· Spigots should be male threaded to receive a garden hose.

· It shall be Desert Tan in color.

· It is preferred that this be a commercial off the shelf item.

· A commercial item such as the trailer identified in http://constructioncomplete.com/Water-Trailers/U-Cart-540-Gallon-Water-Trailer.html is offered as a suggestion, but not as the required item.

1.7 Refueling Vehicle/Tanker (CLIN 000_AG): This is the refueling vehicle/tanker for the motorized rolling stock of the battalion. Salient features are:

· Capable of carrying a removable refueling pod of approximately 800 gallons (total weight of the pod and the fuel not to exceed 5,600 pounds) - (In addition, the vehicle must be able to carry a driver/codriver (who also acts as the refueling crew and their equipment (700 pounds)).

· The refueling pod will be unpressurized and have two 125 gallons per minute refueling lines (one on each rear side of the refueling pod). These two lines will allow simultaneous refuel of two vehicles (one on each side of the tanker).

· The refueling pod must have four lift points for removal from the vehicle.

· Lashing devices to secure the fully loaded fuel pod to the vehicle are to be included.

· Able to provide power for the radio equipment sets requiring 12 volt power.

· It shall be Desert Tan in color.

· It is preferred that this be a commercial off the shelf vehicle.

· It is not intended to be used as a combat vehicle to fight from (i.e., there is no requirement for this vehicle to be armored).

· A commercial vehicle such as the International 4400 Series Truck is offered as a suggestion, but not as the required vehicle.

· It is intended that this be a common frame to the vehicle identified in 1.3 CLIN 000_AC.

1.8 Recovery Vehicle (CLIN 000_AH): This is the recovery vehicle for the motorized rolling stock of the battalion. Salient features are:

· Capable of towing any fully loaded vehicle/trailer identified in this Statement of Work across the desert environment identified in the previous bullet.

· Possess an "A" Frame boom and winch capable of lifting 1000 to 2,500 pounds.

· And/or possess an articulated crane capable of lifting 3,000 to 6,000 pounds.

· Contain appropriate extensions to safely support the vehicle and lifted cargo during lift operations.

· Each vehicle will contain a comprehensive mechanics tool box. This tool set must have both metric and standard tools. It should be equivalent or better than the Sears Craftsman 546 Toolset #00933446000 and includes a carrying case.

· All towing/lift accessories to be included.

· Capable of carrying cargo and supplies around the flatbed rear of the vehicle (flatbed space not occupied by crane/boom equipment be available for carrying of cargo).

· Be able to carry cargo not to exceed 5,600 pounds across the terrain identified in the text of Section 1.8. This weight includes crane/boom equipment and other components required to meet its recovery mission. In addition, must be able to carry a driver/codriver (who also acts as the recovery crew and their equipment (700 pounds)).

· Able to provide power for the radio equipment sets requiring 12 volt power.

· It shall be Desert Tan in color.

· It is preferred that this be a commercial off the shelf vehicle.

· It is not intended to be used as a combat vehicle to fight from (i.e., there is no requirement for this vehicle to be armored).

· A commercial vehicle such as the International 4400 Series Truck is offered as a suggestion, but not as the required vehicle.

· It is intended that this be a common frame to the vehicle identified in 1.3 CLIN 000_AC.

1.9 Cargo Trailer (CLIN 000_AJ): This is to be a towed trailer that will carry cargo and equipment and be towed by vehicles identified in Sections 1.1 and 1.2. Salient features are:

· Capable of carrying 1,000 to 1,500 pounds of cargo.

· Have a rectangular cubic cargo space unobstructed by wheel wells or other objects. Minimum unobstructed height, length, and width will be 5ft, 8 ft, and 5 ft.

· It will have a soft removable cover that when secured in the traveling configuration (i.e. allowing enclosure of cargo while traveling), will still allow the minimum dimensions cited previously in 1.9.

· It will be compatible with and be capable of being towed by vehicles identified in 1.1 and 1.2. This includes wiring connections for taillights and turn signals as well as towing connections.

· It shall be Desert Tan in color.

· It is preferred that this be a commercial off the shelf item.

· A commercial item such as the trailers identified in http://www.cmtrailers.com are offered as a suggestion, but not as the required item.

1.10 Large Cargo Trailer (CLIN 000_AK): This is to be a towed trailer that will carry cargo and equipment and be towed by the vehicle identified in Section 1.3/CLIN 000_AC. Salient features are:

· Capable of carrying 3,500 to 4,500 pounds of cargo.

· Have a rectangular cubic cargo space unobstructed by wheel wells or other objects. Minimum unobstructed height, length, and width will be 6ft, 10 ft, and 6 ft.

· It will be compatible with and be capable of being towed by vehicles identified in 1.3. This includes wiring connections for taillights and turn signals as well as towing connections.

· It shall be Desert Tan in color.

· It is preferred that this be a commercial off the shelf item.

· A commercial item such as the trailers identified in http://www.cmtrailers.com are offered as a suggestion, but not as the required item.

1.11 Kitchen Trailer (CLIN 000_AL): This is to be a towed kitchen trailer that will carry and prepare perishable and non-perishable food and food preparation products for the Battalion Mess Section. It will be towed by the vehicle identified in 1.3. Salient features are:

· Capable of carrying approximately 2,500 to 4,500 pounds of cargo (including food preparation and storage equipment).

· Will need storage space for perishable and non-perishable food products.

· Intent is for this kitchen to be able to support mess operations for 400-800 personnel per meal.

· Will be fully capable of stand alone operation (will have power/fuel to operate without any external power/fuel).

· Will have extensions to firmly support the trailer during field operations.

· In addition will be able to operate electrical components off of 1.3 Vehicle voltage or external 220 volt power.

· Will have lights for operation during darkness.

· Be able to fry, steam, bake, grill and otherwise prepare 350 hot meals per hour.

· It will be compatible with and be capable of being towed by vehicles identified in 1.3. This includes wiring connections for taillights and turn signals as well as towing connections.

· It shall be Desert Tan in color.

· It is preferred that this be a commercial off the shelf item.

1.12 Color of Items in Section 1: Unless otherwise stated, the exterior color of all section 1 items is to be the same shade of Desert Tan.

1.13 Warranty of Items in Section 1: Unless otherwise stated, all self propelled items will come with a three year/36,000 mile warranty (included in the price of these CLINs). All non-self propelled items will come with a three year warranty.

2. Site Set Up and Prep of initial Battalion Sets (Including Government Acceptance Procedures) for the above.

2.1 Site Set Up and Prep : For all CLINS except the "A" Group (1^st BN) offeror should submit prices including delivery and site preparation for user operation of equipment to Kirkush Military Training Base (KMTB), Iraq (Mercator Grid Reference System 38SNC 22027 30374) . This is approximately 70 miles west of Baghdad, close to the Iranian border. If the contractor chooses to price their offer using this method for Group "A", delivery and site preparation must be completed by 6 Sep 03 at 1700 (5:00 PM) local time. Site Set Up and Prep of items means that all delivered items will be unwrapped, unpackaged, assembled, re-assembled, and otherwise placed in operational order. All dunnage and packing items related to shipment will be neatly assembled and moved to a refuse site identified by the point of contact for the Coalition Military Assistance Training Team (CMATT) at KMTB. All CLINS except for 0002 will be priced in accordance with this paragraph. An alternative pricing arrangement is not authorized for CLINS 0003 through 0010.

2.2 Delivery time for Group B (2^nd Bn): Delivery and site preparation for Group B (2^nd BN) must be complete by 8 Nov 03 at 1700 (5:00 PM) local time at KMTB. There is no alternative pricing proposal arrangement for the "B through I" series CLINS. For optional groups C through I, delivery and site preparation suspense is to be determined.

2.3 New Iraqi Army Acceptance Procedures: The vendor will designate a representative to conduct a presentation of all items in section 1 to a designated CMATT point of contact. Government acceptance of items in section 1 will occur when the CMATT Point of Contact validates that all items are in working order (it is intended to complete the NIA acceptance procedures within 48 hours after 6 Sep 03 at 1700 local time for the "A" set and 48 hours after 8 Nov 03 at 1700 local time for the "B" set.)

2.4 A bonus of 1% of the total awarded firm (not including options) value of the resulting contract will be paid for each complete 24 hour period in advance of the delivery deadlines specified in section 2.1 and alternate pricing arrangement in CLIN 2 (up to 5% total.)

3. Warranty and Maintenance Support for Initial Battalion Sets

3.1 Warranty for items in section 1: Warranty for items in section 1 is required and will be priced into the individual CLINs in section 1. Please see section 1.13 for specific terms of warranty.

3.2 Maintenance support for items in Section 1 (Optional CLINs 000_CA ): On site maintenance of the items in section 1 is requested. Offerors are to price optional CLIN in terms of the ability to respond to maintenance issues at KMTB within 12 hours of government notice. CMATT personnel are to be notified five days in advance of routine maintenance actions so that equipment may be made available. Maintenance does not equate to repairs of equipment damaged or destroyed during INDF training and/or operations. Offeror and CMATT POC will assess issues to determine if the item needing maintenance is a valid maintenance item or a repair of equipment abused or misused by INDF/CMATT personnel. Contracting Officer will make the determination if there is a disagreement between CMATT and vendor points of contact. Period of performance for each CLIN 000_CA will be 12 months.

4. Training Support for initial Battalion Sets

4.1 Manuals for items identified in section 1 (not separately priced): All individual items are to arrive with operator's manuals (one manual per item) written in English. Companion Arabic (appropriate to Iraq) manuals are desired, but not required.

4.2 Operator Training Support for items in section 1 (not separately priced): The vendor shall plan to conduct one iteration of operator level training per item to approximately 1,000 Arabic speaking students and a small number of English speaking trainers in the 8 to 12 September 2003 period for the "A" set of equipment and one iteration of the same training to a different group of approximately 1,000 Arabic speaking students and a small number of English speaking trainers in the 10 to 14 November 2003 period for the "B" set of equipment.

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