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operation and routine maintenance of the tow tractor and its components, using the commercial
manuals as a baseline. See DD Forms 1423 to this solicitation/contract.
4. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS. The offeror/contractor is encouraged to use
recovered materials to the maximum extent practical, in accordance with paragraph 23.403 of the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Used, rebuilt, or remanufactured components shall not
be incorporated in the tow tractor.
5.
PRODUCT CONFORMANCE.
5.1 Product Conformance. The product provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this
CID, conform to the producer's own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance
practices, and be substantially the same product offered for sale in the commercial market. The
government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance.
5.2 Commercial item requirement. The tow tractor furnished must meet the "commercial item"
definition, as specified in FAR 2.101, as of the date of award. The offeror/contractor shall
identify all modifications made to their commercial model in order to meet the performance and
descriptive requirements of the CID or the referenced documents. In regard to the offered item,
the offeror/contractor shall identify any enhancements or improvements to the performance
requirements of paragraph 3 of the CID or the referenced documents.
5.3 Verification. Prior to delivery of the first tow tractor, the contractor shall demonstrate or
test at his facility, each requirement of the CID or referenced documents.
5.3.1 Gross vehicle weight (GVW). The first production tow tractor shall be weighed for
verification of the minimum GVW.
5.3.2 Overall dimensions. The first production tow tractor shall be measured for verification of
the overall dimensions.
5.3.3 Drawbar pull (DBP). The first production tow tractor shall be tested for verification of
the DBP on dry level concrete using a load sensing device and a fixed anchoring position. The
drawbar position shall be horizontal and level.
5.3.4 Power train. The first production tow tractor shall be inspected for verification of the
specified power train components. A copy of the manufacturer's signed application for approval
shall be submitted to the government representative at the first production verification with the
vehicle documents for the following components: engine, transmission/transfer case, and axles,
to include torque and power ratings, use of Jet A-1 or JP-8 fuels, emissions compliance, and
engine shutdown system. The cooling system shall be certified by the vehicle manufacturer to
satisfy all operating conditions at all ambient temperatures up to the specified, for both the
engine and transmission, and any requirements for towing in high ambient temperatures
(recommended coolant ratios, oil types and viscosities, etc., for various temperature ranges) shall
be submitted to the government representative at the first production verification. The
winterization packages shall be certified by the vehicle manufacturer to satisfy the winterization
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