9-27 Sole Source City of Valdosta Tactical Vehicle

SOLE SOURCE SPECIFICATIONS
Lenco Industries, Inc.
10 Betnr Industrial Drive
Pittsfield, MA, 01201
E-mail: Contracting@LencoArmor.com
Phone: 413-443-7359
DATE: June 03,2026
RE: Sole Source Specifications for the Lenco BearCat
Lenco BearCat Key Features, Testing and Certifications
Armor Protection
* Armor Panels constructed of Certified Mil-Spec Steel
* Vertical Armor Panels are .50 inch thick, one-piece solid construction from the front of the vehicle to the
rear of the vehicle
* Gunports and all surrounding armor protection, including backup armor, is .50 inch thick.
* Proprietary welding technique utilized in sidewall, floor and roof construction
* Armored hood, radiator protection, fuel tank, exterior lighting armor backup, inner fender armor, door and
window pocket armor backup
* Department of the Army, U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center - Ballistic Certification for armor plate used in
every BearCat manufactured
* Independent Third-Party Testing to the following threats / ballistic standards: EN 1063 BR7, NIJ IV,
STANAG 4569 Level 2, .50 CAL M2 Multi-Hit, .50 CAL M33 Multi-Hit, DM51x2 Hand Grenades, DM31
Anti-Personnel Mine, M67x2 Hand Grenades, 20mm FSP, V50 (BL) P Ballistic Test
Mobility & Automotive Safety
* 126" - 135" Wheelbase
* Custom-tuned suspension, including shocks, springs, bump stops, front and rear sway bars, track bar and
radius arms
* Proprietary OEM Frame-to-Body construction
* Department of the Army, U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center, Aberdeen Proving Grounds - Automotive
Performance Testing to the following standards:
Test Operating Procedures (TOP)
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North Atlantic Treating Organization (NATO) Reference Mobility Model (NRMM)
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Designer and Manufacturer of Tactical Armored Security Vehicles
10 Betnr Industrial Drive * Pittsfield, MA 01201 * Tel (413) 443-7359 * Fax (413) 445-7865
www.LencoArmor.com * e-mail: Info@LencoArmor.com

NATO Allied Vehicle Testing Publication (AVTP)
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Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
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* Human Factors Integration - Safety Assessment Review (SAR)
Fort Knox, KY
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Fort Belvoir, VA
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* National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
(OVSC), Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) Compliance Testing
Center of Gravity Test
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FMVSS 105 - Hydraulic Brake Test
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FMVSS 206 - Door Locks and Door Retention Test
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FMVSS 207 - Seating Systems
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FMVSS 210 - Seat Belt Anchorages
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FMVSS 302 - Flammability of Interior Components
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* National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA), Member Tested and Recommended Certification
2003 Certification
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2020 Re-Certification
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* U.S. Air Force Air Transportability Test Loading Activity (ATTLA) - Air Transportation Certification
Lockheed C-5 Galaxy
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Boeing C-17 Globemaster III
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Lockheed C-130 Hercules
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Tactical Features
* Patented, zero gravity counter balanced & rotating roof hatch system
* Height-adjustable gunner stand with removable / serviceable design - US Patent No. 11,561,060 B1,
granted to Lenco on 01/24/2023
* Automatic Door Lock-Out (side doors) with single tap release
* Welded Running Boards rated to hold 3,000 lbs. at each side & 2,500 lbs. on rear
* Occupant situational awareness
* 390 square feet of interior space
* 2-Piece Bumper-integrated hydraulic entry bars with attachments for Audio / Video, Chemical Deployment,
and Water Deployment
* Roof Mounted Water Nozzle with internal joystick controls
* Bumper Mounted Water Nozzle with internal joystick controls
* Vehicle-Integrated On-Board SCBA System
* Tactical EMS interior layout, workstation, medical cabinet, oxygen storage and trauma lighting
* 68 Gallon Single Fuel Cell
* 40" Water Fording Package with Independent 3rd Party Testing
Service, Reliability & Interoperability
* Commercial Chassis common to government fleet
* Commercial Chassis Warranty and Service history at nearly 160+ Authorized Ford Service Centers across
the United States
Designer and Manufacturer of Tactical Armored Security Vehicles
10 Betnr Industrial Drive * Pittsfield, MA 01201 * Tel (413) 443-7359 * Fax (413) 445-7865
www.LencoArmor.com * e-mail: Info@LencoArmor.com

* Ford OEM Warranty
* 3 Year Lenco Warranty
* Operational and Support Cost: Average cost of $558 USD per 10,000 miles of operation
* Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM): 24,906 mean miles between repair, 1.3 hours mean
time to repair and 98% operational readiness
* Interoperability with hundreds of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies across the United States;
reduces training cost and limits response time in joint operations
* Lenco Refurbishment Program - (4) individual 'Schedules' of refurbishment work that address Ford chassis
components, Lenco components, paint and upgrades.
* Lenco Trade-In Program - End-of-Life vehicles can be traded-in to Lenco for value against the acquisition
of a new or used model vehicle.
Designer and Manufacturer of Tactical Armored Security Vehicles
10 Betnr Industrial Drive * Pittsfield, MA 01201 * Tel (413) 443-7359 * Fax (413) 445-7865
www.LencoArmor.com * e-mail: Info@LencoArmor.com