CAO 25 August 2026

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING AND CERTIFICATION SERVICES

PROJECT: RKMF 260070 CERTIFY FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM MULTI

FAC

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, NEVADA

OFFICE OF THE BASE CIVIL ENGINEER

PWS DOCUMENT INDEX & TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION INDEX

• SECTION 1: DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES – SCOPE OF WORK

• SECTION 2: TESTING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• SECTION 3: SERVICE DELIVERY SUMMARY

• SECTION 4: SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• SECTION 5: GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

• SECTION 6: QUALITY CONTROL AND ASSURANCE

• SECTION 7: GENERAL INFORMATION

• SECTION 8: INSTALLATION ACCESS AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• SECTION 9: HEALTH AND SAFETY

• SECTION 10: OMBUDSMAN

REFERENCE APPENDICES INDEX

The following government-furnished drawings and specifications are indexed as reference materials for the execution of services under this PWS:

Appendix Description Date

Appendix A RKMF 173010 BLDG

10707 As Built Drawings, Fire Protection, Plumbing

Sections

June 2018

Appendix B RKMF 103011 F-35

Munitions Maintenance

Facilities Record As Built

Drawings, Fire Protection, Plumbing Sections

December 2016

Appendix C RKMF 103011 BLDG

10432 Fire Sprinkler Shop

Drawings

6 June 2023

Appendix D RKMF 103011 BLDG

10440 Fire Sprinkler Shop

Drawings

14 January 2021

Appendix E Nellis Creech Installation

Facility Standards (IFS)

22 January 2019

Appendix F Nellis and Creech AFB IFS

Mechanical & Plumbing

Requirements

29 December 2025

Appendix G Nellis AFB Sole Source

EMCS Letter

3 June 2003

Appendix H Environmental Permit

Guidance

10 April 2023

Appendix I Hydrazine Fuel Storage and Servicing Facility

Specification 2144

Appendix J Hydrazine Fuel Storage and Servicing Facility

Design Analysis

Appendix K Hydrant Inspection and

Flow Test Data Bldg 10701

6 November 2019

Appendix L Hydrant Inspection and

Flow Test Data Bldg 10432

4 March 2025

Appendix M Hydrant Inspection and

Flow Test Data Bldg 10440

4 March 2025

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES – SCOPE OF WORK

1.1. Scope: The Contractor shall provide all management, supervision, tools, supplies, equipment, transportation, labor, and all other items and services necessary to perform testing, analysis, and certification of the fire suppression systems for the Hydrazine Fuel

Storage & Servicing Facility and F-35 Munitions Facilities located at Nellis Air Force

Base (AFB), Nevada.

1.2. Project Goal: This project shall provide a fully tested and certified fire suppression system, verified by a licensed Fire Protection Engineer (FPE), for each site location to allow for full daily operations. The above-head fire sprinkler systems and piping shall be tested per the design requirements for sufficient flow and fire suppression. The final certification for the Hydrazine Facility will allow for facility storage and servicing of hydrazine. The final certification at the F-35 Munitions Facilities will allow for F-35 missile maintenance operations.

1.3. Locations: The three project sites are located in Area II, Nellis AFB, Nevada 89191:

• Building 10707 (Hydrazine Facility), 4787 Munitions Rd.

• Building 10432 (F-35 Munitions), 8812 First St.

• Building 10440 (F-35 Munitions), 8825 First St.

1.4. Exclusions: The following items are explicitly excluded from this PWS:

• Operations for flushing of underground fire lines.

• Testing equipment or material for flushing sequences.

• Training of NAFB staff (Client will be responsible for this service).

• Additional inspections and testing due to failures resulting from conditions beyond the control of the testing contractor.

2. TESTING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

2.1. Document Review: The Contractor shall review fire sprinkler system drawings and test reports to confirm conformance with the requirements of specifications and applicable Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC). Information (including as-built drawings and prior test reports) will be provided by the Government to ensure full awareness of system conditions prior to testing.

2.2. Preliminary Tests:

• The system, including the underground water mains, aboveground piping, and system components, shall be tested to assure that equipment and components function as intended in accordance with NFPA 13 and NFPA 24.

• The Contractor shall submit proposed procedures for Preliminary Tests to the Civil

Engineering Project Managers no later than 14 days prior to the proposed start of the tests.

• Upon completion, the Contractor shall submit three (3) copies of the completed

Preliminary Test Report no later than 7 days after test completion. The report shall include the Contractor's Material and Test Certificate for Underground Piping and

Aboveground Piping. All items in the Preliminary Tests Report shall be signed by the

Fire Protection Specialist.

2.3. Final Inspection and Acceptance Test:

• The Final Acceptance Test shall begin only when the Preliminary Test Report has been approved by the Government.

• The Contractor shall submit proposed procedures for the Final Acceptance Test, along with notification of the proposed date and time, no later than 14 days prior to the start of the test.

• Civil Engineering Project Manager shall conduct the Final Acceptance Test and provide a complete demonstration of the operation of the system to Government representatives. This includes the operation of control valves and flowing of inspector's test connections to verify the operation of associated waterflow alarm switches.

• After the operation of control valves has been completed, the main drain test shall be repeated to assure that control valves are in the open position.

2.4. Letter of Compliance: Upon successful completion of all testing and final inspections, the Contractor shall prepare and submit a formal Letter of

Compliance/Certification signed and sealed by a licensed Fire Protection Engineer.

3. SERVICE DELIVERY SUMMARY

Performance Objective PWS Paragraph Performance Threshold

System Document

Review: Review as-built drawings and prior test reports.

2.1 Zero (0) Defects:

Complete review prior to preliminary testing to verify site readiness.

Preliminary Testing:

Conduct tests per NFPA 13 and NFPA 24. Submit procedures 14 days prior.

2.2 Zero (0) Defects: Execute

tests without compromising base safety; submit reports within 7 days of completion.

Final Acceptance Testing:

Demonstrate system operation to Government personnel.

2.3 Zero (0) Defects: Notify

Government 14 days prior;

successfully demonstrate full functionality.

System Certification:

Provide Letter of

Compliance.

2.4 One (1) Defect Allowed:

Submit sealed Letter of

Compliance certifying system readiness for facility occupancy.

4. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

4.1. Professional Certification: All final testing approvals and the Letter of Compliance must be signed and certified by a licensed Fire Protection Engineer (FPE).

4.2. Language: The Contractor shall ensure the project manager and lead service technicians are able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

5. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

5.1. Utilities: The Government will furnish normal quantities of electricity and water necessary to make final tests of completely installed systems. With prior coordination with the COR, the Contractor will be given access to water hydrants to obtain water for testing activities.

5.2. Escorts: Due to the highly secure nature of the F-35 Munitions and Hydrazine facilities, military-provided escorts shall be present at all times in the controlled areas.

6. GENERAL INFORMATION

6.1. Working Hours: Standard working hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays. Contractor-requested deviations must be submitted in writing to the COR at least 10 working days in advance.

6.2. Coordination and Scheduling Meetings: The Contractor shall coordinate and conduct an initial meeting with the user personnel, 99 CES, 99 CONS, and other key members. The Contractor shall provide a schedule showing testing dates and clearly identify any work that will directly impact the user’s operations, providing a mitigation plan to resolve identified issues.

6.3. Base Access and Security:

• The work sites are in controlled areas with restricted access. The Contractor must coordinate with the Civil Engineering Project Manager office to obtain base passes.

• The Contractor shall plan for delays at entry and departure gates due to ID checks and vehicle searches.

• No privately owned vehicles will be permitted in the secure areas.

• Cameras, cell phones, and two-way radios are generally prohibited in restricted range areas without explicit, written prior authorization (Sensitive Equipment Pass).

6.4. Outages and Interruptions: If any testing requires an interruption in base utility services or fire alarms, the Contractor shall submit an AF Form 103 (Outage Request) a minimum of 30 calendar days prior to the proposed outage. No single outage shall exceed four (4) hours without specific written approval.

6.5. Safety: The Contractor shall comply with all OSHA, AFOSH, and Nellis AFB safety regulations. The Contractor must ensure constant communication with the Nellis Fire

Department and WFSM Shop regarding any system outages during testing to ensure countermeasures are in place.

7. INSTALLATION ACCESS AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

7.1. Installation Access:

(a) The contractor shall obtain base identification and vehicle passes, if required, for all contractor personnel who make frequent visits to or perform work on the Department of the Air Force installation(s) cited in the contract. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or contractor-furnished, contractor identification badges while visiting or performing work on the installation.

(b) The contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the Civil

Engineering Project Managers listing the following: contract number, location of work site, start and stop dates, and names of employees and subcontractor employees needing access to the base. The letter will also specify the individual(s) authorized to sign for a request for base identification credentials or vehicle passes. The Civil Engineering

Project Managers will endorse the request and forward it to the issuing base pass and registration office or Security Forces for processing. When reporting to the registration office, the authorized contractor individual(s) should provide a valid driver’s license, current vehicle registration, valid vehicle insurance certificate, and follow the base procedures to obtain a vehicle pass.

(c) During performance of the contract, the contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel and for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for any employee who no longer requires access to the work site.

(d) When work under this contract requires unescorted entry to controlled or restricted areas, the contractor shall comply with AFI 31-101 , Integrated Defense, and

DODMAN5200.02_AFMAN 16-1405 , Department of Air Force Personnel Security

Program.

(e) Upon completion or termination of the contract or expiration of the identification passes, the prime contractor shall ensure that all base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office.

(f) The contractor shall provide an after-hours contact number or after-hours email in the

Emergency Mass Notification System (EMNS) for each of their personnel, whose normal place of duty is on a DoD installation or within a DoD facility. The contractor shall comply with any additional requirements in DAFMAN 10-206 for emergency operational reporting. Foreign Nationals may participate and may remove themselves from the

Emergency Mass Notification System at any time. To update information, personnel can access the globe icon on their system desktop screens and choose the “Access Self-

Service” option.

(g) Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment.

7.2. HEALTH AND SAFETY

(a) In performing work under this contract on a Government installation, the contractor shall:

(1) Take all reasonable steps and precautions to prevent accidents and preserve the health and safety of contractor and Government personnel performing or in any way coming in contact with the performance of this contract; and

(2) Take such additional immediate precautions as the contracting officer may reasonably require for health and safety purposes.

(b) The contracting officer may, by written order, direct Department of the Air Force

Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) Standards and/or health/safety standards as may be required in the performance of this contract and any adjustments resulting from such direction will be in accordance with the Changes clause of this contract.

(c) Any violation of these health and safety rules and requirements, unless promptly corrected as directed by the contracting officer, shall be grounds for termination of this contract in accordance with the Default clause of this contract.

8. OMBUDSMAN

(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern.

(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).

(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, Deputy Director of Contracting, AFICC/KC (OL-ACC), 114

Thompson Street, Bldg. 586, Room 129, Langley AFB, VA 23665, telephone (757) 764-

5372 (DSN 574-5372) email: acc.a7k1@us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/FLDCOM/DRU ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the

Department of the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS)

(Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2395, facsimile number (571) 256-2431.

(d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency.

(e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the contracting officer.

9. Purchase Descriptions for Service Contracts

To partially implement section 831 of FY 2009 NDAA (Pub. L. 110-417), agencies must require that purchase descriptions and requirements documents for service contracts include language to provide a clear distinction between Government employees and contractor employees as follows:

(a) Agencies must be guided by the characteristics and descriptive elements of personal-services contracts.

(b) Service contracts must require contractor employees to identify themselves as contractor personnel by introducing themselves or being introduced as contractor personnel and displaying distinguishing badges or other visible identification for meetings with Government personnel.

(c) Services contracts must require contractor personnel to appropriately identify themselves as contractor employees in telephone conversations and in formal and informal written correspondence.