Attachment A - Minimum Specifications - June 15 2022.docx

June 15, 2022

Minimum Requirements and Additional Information for Ultra-High Pressure (UHP) Fire Suppression Unit, integrated with a Defender 6x6 Utility Vehicle (UTV)

This proposal is for the purchase a 6x6 Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV), equipped with an integrated Ultra-High Pressure (UHP) suppression system. This equipment will be used for the suppression of fire scenes and burn laboratory activities, as well as, used for educational purposes (across curriculum areas, including WUI) and for demonstration purposes at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, MD.

The emerging technology provided by this equipment offers several advantages over conventional firefighting systems to include quicker extinguishment with reduced amounts of water, minimized damage of the fire scenes from water (allowing for a better student experience with the post fire investigation), reduced environmental impact from water runoff and reduced operator fatigue. The ability to use less water on the NFA burn range is important because it creates less runoff and less “extinguishment run-off water” that must be recovered and treated prior to disposal.

MINIMUM SPECS REQUIRED:

UTV

Can Am Defender XT Trim Level (or Limited Trim Level), 6x6 UTV with two seats and cargo box, 14 in cast aluminum wheels with off-road tires HD7 Engine (52HP/41 lb-ft torque) 4500lb front mount winch Full hard roof 1500-pound UTV payload capacity UTV front mounted spray bar UTV cab mounted water tank level indicator Control of spray bar operation from UTV Cab by operator UTV Warning lights (Red/Blue Combo) and utility lights (rear work area)

UHP Suppression Unit and Attachments UHP unit must be suitable/rated for BOTH wildland use and structural fire suppression use (minimum 20 gpm water flow)

22.1 HP - Honda Gasoline engine with 2.5-gallon fuel tank for pump Electric Start for pump, with choke feature Low oil warning for pump engine System must produce a minimum 20 gallon per minute flow rate Nozzle Pressure: 1250 psi minimum Stainless Steel Pump Housing and Panel Helical Gearbox with direct drive pump/engine interface Vehicle Multiplexing (VMUX) Electronics required Ground up Multiplexing system Solid state electronics – No mechanical relays Resettable circuit breakers are acceptable.

Electrical connections/connectors to be minimum IP67 rated for water resistance All Wiring to be NFPA Compliant to 1901 & 1906 Standards (Standards are available on the NFPA website at: https://www.nfpa.org ) Unit tank capacity 70 gal. water / 6 gal. foam Tank fill/Capacity - 6” Lighted Color-Coded Fill Towers (Blue = Water, Red = Foam) Visual Alarm for low foam Visual AND Audible alarm for low water Auto fill water connection on control panel Auto fill foam connection on control panel Foam Drain vale Unit equipped with a tender/refill connection (min 1.5-inch/2.5-inch, fire service threads, with shutoff) Water fill/refill control valve with lighted open/closed indicator Foam Proportioning System- Required to be operator selectable at 0.5, 1.5, 2, 3 and 6% concentrations of foam Pressure and Volume Selection – Automatic (for normal operation) AND operator controlled (low pressure/ low volume for mop up operations) Compressed air blowout and Anti-freeze/winterization uptake ports/tubing direct to pump/plumbing/hose (does not require pouring antifreeze into tanks to circulate through system) On/Off control valve for hose reel Corrosion resistant plumbing connections Fully illuminated/LED lighting for pump panel 200’ of ¾” hydraulic high-pressure hose with 200’ capacity Hose Reel Electric hose rewind Hose must deploy from rear of UTV, not side of UTV Elkhart UHP pistol grip nozzle Ability to use interchangeable nozzles, turbo type quick connect nozzle to hose connection Maintenance Kit Required (to include any specialized tools, products to perform routine maintenance on UHP system) Delivery and training/equipment orientation required. Training to be conducted in-person at the NETC (Emmitsburg, MD) and shall include safe operation, maintenance routines, requirements, filter cleaning and replacement, driving instruction, and full training on all aspects of system (2-4 hours required)

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

The purchase must include the UTV and the UHP systems integrated seamlessly into one unit. The integration of the spray bar and the cab mounted controls shall be completed at the time of install by the UHP installer.