Water Tank Truck

The Army is seeking a new Water Tank Truck with specific features, including a diesel engine, automatic transmission, dual rear axles, and a corrosion-resistant steel or aluminum water tank with a minimum capacity of 4,000 gallons. The truck must also have a sprayer system, a hydraulic or PTO-driven commercial grade water pump, and various safety features such as rearview mirrors, backup alarm, and reflective markings. The vehicle must be new, and refurbished, rebuilt, or used trucks will not be considered acceptable. * The truck must have a minimum of 300 horsepower and a gross weight rating of 20,000 lbs. for the front axle and 40,000 lbs. for the rear tandem axle. * The truck must have all-terrain tires suitable for combined on-road and off-road operations, with a full-sized spare tire mounted securely on the vehicle. * The water tank must have internal baffling for water surge control, a top-mounted manhole with a minimum 24-inches diameter access, and a hydrant hookup with a minimum 4-inches diameter. * The sprayer system must have minimum of two retractable spray heads in the front and rear, with operator independently controlled flow rate and spray direction.