MIL-D-52987A(ME)
Uniform Freight Classification
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2.3 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the
references cited herein, (except for related associated detail specifications, specification sheets or
MS standards), the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however,
supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1 General. The water distributor shall be the latest model of the standard product of the
contractor and shall have demonstrated industry acceptability by having been manufactured,
marketed, and sold in significant numbers to the commercial public for the same or similar
application, interfacing with the same or similar components, except as specified herein, for at
least 1 year prior to invitation for bids or request for proposal. Product improvements
incorporated in the commercial production units in this 1 year period are acceptable. In the case
of a recently introduced item, the contractor shall submit sufficient valid industrial operational/test
data including all test reports for the item and its components, such as engine, transmission and,
hydraulic system, field user reports, including any failures or problem areas, and corrective action
taken to demonstrate acceptability of the item. When specified requirements are not stated herein,
all items listed as standard equipment in the contractor's published specification brochures and
catalogs, or normally furnished to commercial customers as standard equipment, shall be
furnished. The distributor shall be equipped with any optional equipment necessary to comply
with requirements specified herein. optional equipment is defined as equipment not standard with
the distributor but which has been furnished to the commercial customer, such as special features
or allied equipment. The distributor shall be equipped with all components necessary to enable
the distributor to function reliably and efficiently in sustained operation. The distributor shall
conform to all Federal laws and regulations governing safety and pollution, which are in effect on
the date of invitation for bids or request for proposal.
3.2 Description. The water distributor shall be a commercial model consisting of a tractor
front section and a tanker rear section. The distributor shall be rubber-tired, diesel engine driven
two axle with the front axle oscillating, articulated frame steering, two single driving front wheels
and two single nondriving rear wheels and shall be equipped with a power shift transmission. The
distributor shall be equipped with a front and rear towing device. The distributor shall consist of
the following:
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