23 -- ARMORED COMMERCIAL VAN 15 PASSENGER

Notice Date

July 27, 2001

Contracting Office

U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, Acquisition Center (AMSTA-AQ-DE), Warren, MI 48397-5000

ZIP Code

48397-5000

Solicitation Number

DAAE07-01-R-0024

Response Due

August 24, 2001

Point of Contact

Contract Specialist: Laura Artz 810-574-7482

E-Mail Address

Click here to contact the contract specialist Laura (artzl@tacom.army.mil)

Description

Commercial Vans armored to a minimum AK-47 (7.62mm x 39mm ball PS MS1943) rifle protection, using current commercial practices, five (5) U.S. built (Ford, General Motors or Dodge) vans or shuttle buses (based on Ford GM or Dodge chassis) with seating capacity for 15 passengers. Contractor will be required to furnish five (5) new, model year 2002, 2001, 2000 or 1999 Vans or shuttle bus with fifteen passenger seating. Vehicles must include the following options: 1. Window configuration is unimportant, 2. Rear air conditioning is required. 3. Gasoline engine with electronic four-speed automatic transmission. 4. highest rear axle ratio available is required 5. Tinted glass equal to the darkest tint offered 6. High-capacity front and rear air conditioning 7. Heavy-duty auxiliary battery. 8. Heavy-duty suspension (upgraded front and rear springs, heavy-duty shock absorbers). 9. Trailer towing package. 10. Heavy-duty electrical / cooling group. 11. Power windows and locks. 12. Any colors except Reds, Yellows, Oranges or neon colors. 13. Metric Speedometer The price of the armored vehicle includes installation of opaque and transparent armor for the entire crew compartment of the vehicle with virtually no ballistic gaps. The armor package must provide COMPLETE protection for the vehicle's interior passenger compartment area (100%), INCLUDING the roof, floor, door and window seams and firewall areas. The armored vehicle also includes: 1. Operable Front Windows (left and right), 4 to 6 inch opening. Power windows shall operate smoothly and have positive window and motor stops at the fully open and closed positions. 2. Explosion-proof/self sealing fuel tank. 3. Ballistic protection for the battery or a contractor-provided gel style battery. 4. Ballistic protection for the vehicle management system (engine computer) if located outside of passenger compartment. 5. Interior/exterior intercom system. 6. Anti-theft kill switch incorporated in a government chosen location. 7. Deactivation switch for all front-seat air bags. 8. Tailpipe screen/protection and a locking gas cap. 9. Installation of second protected battery (backup) or gel cell battery, with primary-secondary switch accessible to the vehicle operator. 10. Child protection locks on all passenger doors shall be disabled. 11. Airlift tie-down brackets 12. Car jack, for changing tires, must accommodate the weight of the vehicle, after armoring. 13. Exterior door locks. The door locks will be hardened to prevent thieves from drilling through the lock mechanism or the vendor can propose a second or backup system to defeat a thief's attempt to break into the vehicle. 14. Ram Bumper on the front. 15. Armor Kit Maintenance Guide in English and Spanish (see I 23). 16. Run-Flat Tires. The vehicles will require run-flat tires with a run-flat spare. Composite Run-Flat (CRF) made by Hutchinson or a like equivalent with on-off road tires at the appropriate load range. Warranty All vehicles armored under this agreement shall carry a 1-year warranty on workmanship on ballistic glass, and a 3-year warranty on opaque armor. Performance Requirements Ballistic Performance. The armor protection package for all transparent and opaque armor must, at a minimum, defeat three rounds each of rifle 7.62mm by 39mm Ball PS, M1943, with maximum/minimum velocities of 2400/2300 (fps). Payload capacity, after armoring, shall, at a minimum 2,800 pounds Acceleration: Required: 0 to 60 mph in under 20 seconds Top speed: Required minimum top speed speed: 80 mph. Braking: Required: from 60 mph to full stop in less than 195 feet.

Web Link

Click here to download a copy of the complete RFP. (http://contracting.tacom.army.mil/comveh/comveh.htm)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010731/23SOL003.HTM (W-208 SN50T1O9)