5. Exhibit A Pump Capabilities.pdf

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Shasta-Trinity National Forest; Trinity WCS, Lower Trinity Rx Fire Engines Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number
12970224R0044
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Department of Agriculture Forest Service

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This document is Exhibit A: Pump Capability Requirements Test Procedures per NWCG PMS 447-1 Water Handling Equipment Guide. It outlines the test procedures for verifying the pump capabilities of water handling equipment, including Type 3 and Type 6 engines. The test involves attaching an orifice of a specified diameter to the pump outlet, starting the pump, and measuring the resulting pressure and flow rate. Acceptable, good, and excellent performance ratings are defined based on the pressure achieved. This exhibit provides the technical requirements for assessing the pump capabilities of the water handling equipment required under the related federal contract opportunity.

The related federal contract opportunity is for the procurement of water handling equipment, including Type 3 and Type 6 engines, for use in the Trinity Forest Health and Fire-resilient Rural Community Landscape prescribed fire implementation project. The solicitation number is 12970224R0044, and the opportunity type is a Solicitation. The scope of work includes providing all necessary personnel, equipment, materials, and supervision to meet the contract specifications. The resources may be used for various prescribed fire project work, and the Prescribed Fire Burn Boss or responsible Government Representative will administer the technical aspects of the contract.

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Exhibit A: Pump Capability Requirements

Test Procedures per NWCG PMS 447-1 Water Handling Equipment Guide:

1. Select desired orifice diameter and attach to proper size in-line tee.

2. Attach the in-line tee to a discharge or pump outlet.

3. Start pump, open desired discharge or pump outlet valve, increase pump throttle to maximum.

4. If the desired pressure is reached, the pump is producing the desired flow rate (gpm) shown in the table, at the required pressure.

5. If desired pressure is not reached, the pump does not pass.

Type 3 engines

250 to 312 psi is a rating of “Acceptable”

313 to 374 psi is a rating of “Good”

375 psi or more is a rating of “Excellent”

Type 6 engines

100 psi to 124 psi is a rating of “Acceptable”

125 psi to 149 psi is a rating of “Good”

150 psi or more is a rating of “Excellent”

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