Department of the Army, Directorate of Contracting, US Army Garrison Aberdeen Proving Ground, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5001

23 -- LEASE OF 45 VEHICLES Contact Point, Mr. Earl Sharp, 410/278-3415, Contracting Officer. The US Army wishes to lease 5 Sport Utility Vehicles, 38 Transport Vehicles and 2 Box Ambulances, for two 45 day periods within a one year time frame. The vehicles will be used in the northern Virginia and north central West Virginia areas. The vehicles must meet the following performance specifications: drive a minimum of 200 miles prior to refueling; operate in temperatures from a negative 20 degrees fahrenheit to 100 degrees fahrenheit; be capable of transporting troops in all weather conditions, including snow, ice, mud and rain; be capable of driving up and down hills with a 10 percent slope at normal speeds; and be capable of cross country movement of troops and equipment over rough terrain. Common vehicle specifications are: four wheel drive (with four wheel low capability), turbocharged diesel engine, heavyduty automatic transmission, heavy duty step bumper in rear, full size spare tire (all tires to be of radial type), master key system similar to US Army CUCV, dual 12 volt battery system with 24 volt power conversion required for installation of communication equipment (minimum 600 cold cranking amps, 12 volt 100 amp generator required for installation of communication equipment and adequate power for ambulance life support equipment/systems (145 amp generator for ambulance), front brush guards, and woodland camouflage or OD green vehicle painting required. Utility vehicle specifications are: enclosed ``blazer/bronco'' truck type vehicle; 1/2 or 3/4 ton, single axle; 5 passenger, 2 doors with vinyl bucket seats; rear cargo doors; and a minimum payload of 1200 pounds. Transport vehicle specifications are: pickup truck style vehicle; minimum 5/4 ton single axle; 3 passenger, 2 doors with standard vinyl bench seats; minimum of 8 foot bed; fold up troop seats in the rear for eight passengers; minimum payload of 3,000 pounds; tarpaulin and bows with fold down frame/zipper and Velcro closed rear (all passengers and equipment must be in the rear of the truck, segregated from the driver, and the passengers in the rear of the truck must not be able to see anything outside of the vehicle); and all driver conversation and radio transmissions must be restricted to the cab of the vehicle and must be undetected by passengers in the rear of the truck. Ambulance specifications: minimum 5/4 ton single or dual axle; all aluminum body type; 3 passenger, 2 door with standard vinyl bench seat; mimimum 33,000 BTU a/c unit; 2 lower, 2 upper litters; and a full size spare tire (compartment in body with access door). Sources will be accepted for 30 days after the publishing date of this announcement. (115)

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