ELECTRIC UTILITY VEHICLE
ID: 006052Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG CONT CT TYAD OFCTOBYHANNA, PA, 18466-0000, USA

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (336320)

PSC

ELECTRICAL CONTROL EQUIPMENT (6110)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b195a94f1c0e43eb8e6607df1055935d/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking sources for the procurement of an electric utility vehicle designed for four passengers. The vehicle must comply with Low Speed Electric Vehicle (LSV) standards and feature a 48-volt, 6.7 HP AC induction motor, along with safety and comfort elements such as a fully enclosed cab, heating and defrosting capabilities, and backup cameras. This vehicle is intended for municipal or governmental use, enhancing mobility in low-speed environments while prioritizing safety and utility. Interested parties should contact Robyn Layton at robyn.l.layton.civ@army.mil for further details regarding this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    ROBYN LAYTON
    robyn.l.layton.civ@army.mil
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    SPECIFICATIONS 4 Passenger Utility Vehicle V2.docx
    The document outlines specifications for an AC drive electric utility vehicle designed for four passengers, compliant with Low Speed Electric Vehicle (LSV) standards for operation on roads with a speed limit of 35 mph or less. The vehicle features a 48-volt, 6.7 HP AC induction motor, and includes a fully enclosed cab with doors, a lithium-ion battery paired with a fast charger, heating and defrosting capabilities, windshield wipers, and safety features such as backup cameras, three-point seatbelts, along with standard automotive components like headlights and a horn. Additional elements specified are the vehicle’s color—a glossy tidal blue—and multimedia features including an operator and maintenance manual. The purpose of the document, set within the context of government requests for proposals (RFPs) and grants, is to solicit bids for producing or supplying this utility vehicle, emphasizing its suitability for municipal or governmental use given its design and compliance with safety standards. This can support various public service functions, enhancing mobility in low-speed environments while prioritizing safety and utility.
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    ELECTRIC UTILITY VEHICLE
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