A-A-58009 Truck, Fire Fighting, \(Rescue\) \(Heavy Rescue Truck\)This commercial item description \(CID\) covers a commercial heavy rescue truck. It has a 4x4 chassis with a diesel engine and an automatic transmission; a cab for at least four persons with at least four doors; and a utility body. The heavy rescue truck is intended to stow and transport forcible entry and rescue equipment for hazardous materials clean-up, and for structural, automotive, and aircraft occupant rescue, in both on- and off-road environments.

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offeror/contractor shall provide two copies of their commercial descriptive catalogs with their

offer as supporting reference to the itemized technical proposal. The offeror/contractor shall

identify all modifications made to their commercial model in order to comply with the

requirements herein.

4.3 Inspection requirements.

4.3.1 General inspection requirements. Apparatus used in conjunction with the inspections

specified herein shall be laboratory precision type, calibrated at proper intervals to ensure

laboratory accuracy.

4.3.2 Test rejection criteria. Throughout all tests specified herein, the vehicle shall be closely

observed for the following conditions, which shall be cause for rejection:

a. Failure to conform to design or performance requirements specified herein or in the

contractor's technical proposal.

b. Any spillage or leakage of any liquid, including fuel, coolant, lubricant, or hydraulic

fluid, under any condition, except as allowed herein.

c. Structural failure of any component, including permanent deformation, or evidence of

impending failure.

d. Evidence of excessive wear.

e. Interference between the vehicle components or between the vehicle, the ground, and

all required obstacles, with the exception of normal contact by the tires.

f. Misalignment of components.

g. Evidence of undesirable roadability characteristics, including instability in handling

during cornering, braking, and while traversing all required terrain.

h. Conditions that present a safety hazard to personnel during operation, servicing, or

maintenance.

i. Overheating of the engine, transmission, or any other vehicle component.

j. Evidence of corrosion.

4.3.3 Detailed inspection requirements.

4.3.3.1 Examination of product. Each vehicle shall be examined to verify compliance with the

salient characteristics herein. A contractor generated checklist that identifies each relevant

requirement and the inspection results shall be used. Particular attention shall be given to

materials, workmanship, dimensions, surface finishes, protective coatings and sealants and their