MIL-PRF-32504
3.1.2 Shelter Erection: The MLAMS shall be capable of being set up by a maximum of ten (10)
soldiers in 60 working hours exclusive of site preparation under ideal conditions. The shelter shall be
capable of being erected, operated or taken down from -25oF to +120oF (Basic Cold C1 to Hot A1)
conditions. Operators shall be able to erect, strike, pack, adjust the shelter, enter, exit, open and close
shelter doors and flaps while wearing cold weather garments.
3.1.2.1 Shelter Erection Kit: The shelter shall include all tools, manuals and technical drawings
required for assembly. The erection kit must be of such size and configuration to fit into an ISO shipping
container.
3.1.2.2 Shelter Assembly: The shelter shall have individual fabric panels which are installed between
the structural arches. Any shelter which utilizes a single fabric panel which spans between multiple
arches or across the entire structure will not be considered. The shelter s fabric shall be tensioned without
the need to completely unrestrain the base plates from an anchoring point. For safety purposes, all fabric
panels shall become integral with the frame during installation so that unexpected winds during
installation cannot lift the fabric away from the frame. The shelter s Main Bay and End Wall or End
Door System exterior fabric panels shall be capable of being installed or removed with the arches erected
and anchored to the ground without removing or loosening purlins and roof cables.
3.1.2.3 Anchoring system: The structure shall be designed and provide for installation on concrete, dirt,
grass or asphalt with an anchoring system suitable for all the required loads. The number, size and
strength of the anchors shall be adequate to meet the wind and roof load requirements. All anchors shall
be self-locking with no glue or adhesives necessary to develop full load capacity. The anchoring system
shall include a powered anchor driving machine with all accessories necessary for driving anchors
included. Note: Often times the only fuel available in a field environment will be JP-8 Aviation fuel. If
any fuel is necessary for the operation of the anchor driving device, the device must be capable of
operation using JP-8 fuel.
3.1.2.4 Strike, Pack and Package: The basic MLAMS shall be capable of being struck using the
operator manual and the shelter erection kit and packed into ISO shipping containers by a maximum of
ten (10) average soldiers in 480 man hours or less. Each shelter shall be packed into shipping container(s)
20 L x 8 W x 8.5 H for shipment. The containers shall be in "like new" condition and International
Convention for Safe Containers (CSC) certified. All wood certification markings shall be in compliance
with Wood Preservation Marking (WPM) in accordance with DOD 4140.65. With the exception of the
frame members, large components, or groups of small components separately packaged, shall be packed
in crates conforming to ASTM D7478/D7478M, "Standard Specification for Heavy Duty Sheathed Wood
Crates" Type II, Class 1, Style A, unless otherwise stated in the solicitation.
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