A-A-58005 Truck, Fire Fighting \(Telescoping Aerial Ladder And Work Platform\)This commercial item description \(CID\) covers an aerial ladder fire truck. It has a 6x4 chassis with a diesel engine and an automatic transmission; a cab for at least five seated persons with at least four doors; a 1,250 gallon per minute \(gpm\) fire pump; a water tank with a capacity of at least 150 gallons; hose storage areas; an aerial ladder with a permanently mounted waterway and work platform; ground ladders; and equipment compartments. The aerial ladder truck is intended to combat structural and associated fires, and to support fire fighting and rescue operations by positioning personnel, handling materials, providing continuous egress, or discharging water at positions elevated from the ground.

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2.10.5 Cable reel. The vehicle shall be equipped with an electrical cable reel mounted in a rear

left or right compartment near the center of the vehicle. The reel shall be equipped with 200 feet

of 20 amp, 600 volt, 90� C insulated electrical cable. The electrical cable shall be equipped with

a rubber ball stop to prevent cable pull through during rewinding operations. A four-way roller

guide shall be provided for the cable reel to prevent chafing of cable insulation. The cable reel

shall have an electric rewind motor with provisions for manual rewind in the event of motor

failure; the manual rewind handle shall be securely stored near the cable reel. A portable lighted

weatherproof GFCI, outlet box, with built-in circuit breakers, shall be provided to the cable end.

The box shall, at a minimum, provide two NEMA L5-20R and two duplex NEMA 5-20R

receptacles. The cable reel shall be powered by the auxiliary generator (see 2.10.1).

2.10.6 Aerial platform lights. The vehicle shall be equipped with two 1,000 watt quartz halogen

lights at the aerial platform, powered by the auxiliary generator (see 2.10.1).

2.11 Workmanship. The vehicle, including all parts and accessories, shall be fabricated in a

thoroughly workmanlike manner. Particular attention shall be given to freedom from blemishes,

burrs, defects, and sharp edges; accuracy of dimensions, radii of fillets, and marking of parts and

assemblies; thoroughness of welding, brazing, soldering, riveting, and painting; alignment of

parts; tightness of fasteners; et cetera. Wire ties may be used for bundling vehicle wiring, but not

for support of wire bundles. Support must be provided by insulated metal clamps. The vehicle

shall be thoroughly cleaned of all foreign matter.

2.12 Human factors engineering. All system operations, servicing, and maintenance functions

shall be configured to be accomplished by a range of personnel from a 5th percentile female to a

95th percentile male.

3. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS.

3.1 Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials. Recycled, recovered, or

environmentally preferable materials should be used to the maximum extent possible provided

that the material meets or exceeds the operational and maintenance requirements, and promotes

economically advantageous life cycle costs. The offeror/contractor is encouraged to use

recovered materials to the maximum extent practicable, in accordance with 23.403 of the Federal

Acquisition Regulation (FAR). However, used, rebuilt, or refurbished items shall not be

provided.

3.2 Green Procurement Program. Green Procurement Program (GPP) is a mandatory federal

acquisition program that focuses on the purchase and use of environmentally preferable products