MIL-PRF-83830C
3.1 Description. The truck shall be diesel-engine-driven, four wheel drive, rough terrain
type forklift. It shall have operator selected 2-wheel, 4-wheel, and crab steering, or shall have an
articulated frame.
3.2 First article test. When specified, (see 6.2), the contractor shall furnish one complete
truck for first article inspection and demonstration and test in accordance with (see 4.2 and 4.3)
of this document. The truck shall be a pre-production unit that shall be identical to all trucks
produced on this contract. If the contractor determines it is necessary to make configuration
changes during production, pre-approval must be obtained from WR-ALC 542 CSW/CBSG.
All testing shall be observed and approved by Government representatives. The approved first
article truck shall be refurbished to a like new condition and delivered as soon as possible.
3.2.1 First article report. The first article inspection report shall include a detailed
description of the inspection (see 4.2) and demonstration and test (see 4.3) performed. The
report shall be submitted in digital format, and every effort shall be made to keep the file size
reasonable while maintaining image quality. All deficiencies encountered and actions taken to
correct the deficiencies shall be included in the report. Approval of the first article test report
shall not relieve the contractor of his responsibility to furnish trucks that meet the requirements
of this document.
3.3 Materials. Shall be as specified herein. Materials not specified shall be selected by the
contractor and shall be subject to all provisions of this specification.
3.3.1 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 offerer/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
incorporated in the truck.
3.3.2 Dissimilar metals. Unless suitably protected against galvanic corrosion, dissimilar
metals shall not be in intimate contact with each other.
3.3.3 Drain holes. Structures shall be designed to eliminate pockets where debris and water
might accumulate. All structural configurations shall allow water run-off, or shall have adequate
sized and placed drain holes.
3.4 Operation. Trucks described herein are primarily intended for stacking, unstacking, and
moving 20-foot International Standards Organization (ISO) containers, palletized loads and other
large cargo. Operations will include, but not be limited to, loading and unloading flatbed trailers,
loading docks, and C-130, C-17, and C-5 aircraft. The truck will operate on hard paved surfaces,
unprepared natural ground, rough terrain, mud, and soft sand. Traveling at maximum speed
between work sites as far as five miles apart, both fully loaded and unloaded, is also required.
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