Area of Interest W911KF25SC002-AOI0007.pdf

Area of Interest (AoI) – FM200 System Inspection and Repairs

Federal Agency: Army

Office: Army Contracting Command – Anniston Army Depot (ACC-ANAD)

AoI Title: FM200 System Inspection and Repairs

CSO AoI Number: AoI #0007

AoI Release Date: 20 April 2026

Responses: See W911KF-25-S-C002 for procedure details

1. Overview

• ACC-ANAD is seeking solutions for semi-annual inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of Clean Agent systems (FM-200/HFC-227), Carbon Dioxide (CO2) systems, and Kitchen Hood fire extinguishing systems at Anniston Army Depot (ANAD). The resulting contract will include one base year plus four option years.

• Interested parties should review the full CSO posting on SAM.gov for submission and evaluation procedures.

• ACC-ANAD is not obligated to extend a request for proposal or make an award as a result of this CSO AoI; all awards are subject to the availability of funds and successful negotiations. This CSO AoI is not an authorization to begin performance, and in no way obligates the Government for any costs incurred by the Offeror associated with developing a Response. Prior to commencement of any activities associated with performance under this CSO AoI, the Government will issue a written directive or contractual document signed by the Contracting Officer with appropriate consideration established. ACC-ANAD reserves the right to modify the requirements of this CSO AoI.

2. General & Administrative Requirements

2.1 Contractor Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Site Familiarization: Mandatory pre-work site visit.

• Personnel Qualifications: Technicians must be licensed and experienced for the testing, inspection, and maintenance in the following systems, Fike, Ansul, Notifier, Pyro-Chem, and all associated peripheral equipment for each product.

• National Institute for Certifications in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Certification: Required; proof submitted with proposal.

• Uniform Standards: Uniform apparel is required for all personnel.

2.2 Safety & Environmental Compliance

• OSHA Compliance: Full adherence to 29CFR1926/1910 and ANAD safety rules.

• Environmental Regulations: Must comply with federal, state, local, and Army environmental rules (including AR 200-1).

• Training: Visitor safety training and annual RCRA training required.

• Hot Work: Requires ANAD Fire Department permit.

2.4 Required Submittals

• Site-Specific Safety Plan & QC Plan (30 days prior)

• Safety Data Sheets (before work)

• Work Schedule (14 days after award; monthly updates)

• Certifications (with proposal)

• Inspection Reports (within 14 days of inspections)

3. Scope of Work

3.1 System Types & Locations

The contractor will service three system categories across 16 buildings:

System Type Locations

Kitchen Hood Systems Bldgs. 47, 78, 141, 1500

FM-200 Systems Bldgs. 52, 53, 79, 96, 97, 362, 363, 513

HFC-227 / CO₂ Production Systems Bldgs. 128, 410, 474, 475

3.2 Inspection & Testing Requirements

All work must comply with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 12, 17A, 72, 96, 2001 and manufacturer guidance.

Tasks include:

• Functional testing of detection, alarm, and releasing devices

• Visual inspection of cylinders, piping, and nozzles

• Verification of cylinder weight, pressure, and hydro-test dates

• Simulation of discharge circuits and manual pulls

• Verification of alarm transmission and equipment shutdown

• Installation of new inspection tags

• Submission of detailed inspection reports with recommendations

3.3 System-Specific Requirements

• Kitchen Hoods: Replace fusible links and blow-off caps at first semi-annual inspection.

• FM-200/CO₂: Clean detectors, test battery backup, verify shutdown/evacuation circuits.

• System Shutdowns: Require ANAD Fire Department approval before any system shutdown for testing.

4. Remediation & Emergency Work

4.1 Remediation (Repairs)

• Annual not-to-exceed repair budget.

• Repairs based on inspection findings.

• Parts over $500 require prior Contracting Officer approval.

• Repairs billed as Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

4.2 Emergency Work

• Separate not-to-exceed emergency budget.

• Emergency = imminent threat requiring immediate action.

• Technician must be on-site within 24 hours of Contracting Officer Representative (COR) request; work completed within 48 hours.

• All emergency work requires COR approval.

5. AoI Constraints

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.

6. Submission Instructions

• A written solution must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist listed below by 4:00 PM CDT Wednesday, 20 May 2026 with the subject line:

o SOLUTION for AoI 0007 FM200 System Inspection and Repairs

• Late submissions will not be evaluated.

• All AoI questions must be submitted by 4:00 PM CDT, 4 May 2026 with the subject line:

o QUESTIONS for AoI 0007 FM200 System Inspection and Repair

• Late questions will not be answered.

• AoI Close Date: 4:00 PM CDT, 20 May 2026

7. Points of Contact

• AoI questions can be sent to:

• Contracting Officer: troy.m.gaddy2.civ@army.mil

• Contract Specialist: katherine.b.fuller2.civ@army.mil

• CSO AoI Contracting Officer: amber.e.burdett.civ@army.mil

• CSO AoI POC: diana.m.pritchettponder.civ@army.mil