Attmt 1 - Performance Work Statement - Extinguisher Maintenance.pdf

Performance Work Statement for 480th FGS Fire Extinguisher Maintenance

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Table of Contents

1. BACKGROUND……………………………………………………………………

2. SCOPE…………………………………………………………………………………….2

3. PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS………………………………………………………..2

4. PERSONNEL AVAILABILITY/ HOLIDAYS

5. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE…………………………………………………………..2

6. OBJECTIVES……………………………………………………………………………..3

7. CONSTRAINTS

7.1 US/ EU Standards……………………………………………………………………..3

7.2 NOVEC 1230 SDS……………………………………………………………………3

8. Guidelines- NFPA 10/DIN 14406 “Maintenance and Testing of Portable Fire Extinguishers”……………………………………………………………………………..4

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Flightline Fire Extinguisher Maintenance and Hydrostatic/Ultrasonic Testing 5 Jan 2026

1. BACKGROUND

On 20 Sept 2024, a directive was given by HQ USAF/ A4 to transfer control and maintenance of the 150lb AMEREX Model 775/776 fire extinguishers from CE Fire and Emergency Services to Aircraft Maintenance/ Generation Squadrons. Currently, there is no standardized AF-Wide process to complete the maintenance that is due every 12 years, which includes hydrostatic and/or ultrasonic testing of these fire extinguishers.

The requirement for the hydrostatic test comes from NFPA 10 and is mandated to be followed by DAFMAN 91-203. Hydrostatic testing is to be performed every 12 years on every extinguisher; we currently have 136 extinguishers, approximately half will be due for this test in CY26.

2. SCOPE OF WORK

The extinguishers will need to be hydrostatically or ultrasonically tested for internal damage and stress every 12 years to meet NFPA 10, Ch. 7 standards. Extinguishers will need to be picked up from Spangdahlem AB and transported to a facility capable of this test. Alternatively, services could be rendered on Spangdahlem AB if portable test equipment is used. Personnel performing the maintenance and test must be certified and be able to show proof of certification. Testing personnel are required to replace labels on the bottles to show next due date and replace the seals with AMEREX guidelines.

3. PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

Contracted personnel will need proper identification for gaining escorted base access.

This includes either a valid resident ID or passport. For further information, please contact the 52d FSF Visitor Control Center at 341-452-7414 or 06060-61-7414

4. PERSONNEL AVAILABILITY/ HOLIDAYS

The service provider would need to accommodate US and Host Nation holidays. The specific days will vary each fiscal year and will be communicated prior to services being rendered. For FY26, 480th FGS Personnel would not be available Friday, 22 May and Monday, May 25, 2026 (Memorial Day), Friday, 19 June and Monday 22 June 2026, (Juneteenth National Independence Day), Friday, 3 July and Monday 6 July, and Friday 4

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September and Monday, 7 September for Labor Day. A copy of the USAF FY26 Holiday/ Family Day calendar has been included here:

FY26

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5. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Base Year: 4 May 2026-3 May 2027 Option year 1: 4 May 2027-3 May 2028 Option year 2: 4 May 2028-3 May 2029 Option year 3: 4 May 2029-3 May 2030 Option year 4: 4 May 2030-3 May 2031

6. OBJECTIVES

At a minimum, this PWS aims to support the following goals:

TASK 1 – Meet Requirements for Maintenance Due every 12 Years The contractor will be expected to perform the tasks required to meet maintenance requirements of the extinguishers IAW (in accordance with) AMEREX, NFPA 10, and/ or DIN 14406 guidelines and acquire any necessary parts to perform the maintenance.

-Transport and test flightline fire extinguishers to prevent interruption of service and negative impact to mission.

-Extinguishers must be tested to the specified guidelines provided by AMEREX, NFPA 10, and DIN 14406 and re-labeled to show next due date.

-Hydrostatic/Ultrasonic testing of 150lb AMEREX flightline fire extinguishers.

The government will provide the contractor with the following information

• A contact POC within the 480th FGS

• An escort to the pickup/drop-off location of the extinguishers (building 3068)

• Coordinate the date and time for the pickup/drop-off

The contractor must provide the following information:

• Contact POC that will be available to answer questions and coordinate times

• Name and ID of personnel that will be transporting the extinguishers, no later than

14 calendar days before the scheduled pickup/drop-off date.

• Type, size, and load capacity of vehicle transporting extinguishers.

• Be able to transport a minimum of 12 extinguishers at a time.

6.1 SERVICE SUMMARY

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- The contractor would transport fire extinguishers to an appropriate facility and perform the required maintenance tasks IAW NFPA 10 Chapters 7 and 8 or travel to Spangdahlem AB and perform maintenance tasks IAW NFPA 10 Chapters 7 and 8.

7. CONSTRAINTS

This section lists laws, rules, regulations, standards, technology limitations and other constraints that the service and/or service provider must adhere to or work under.

7.1 NFPA 10/DIN 14406 Maintenance and Testing of Portable Fire Extinguishers The applicable standard must be followed to certify work completion and ensure safe and reliable equipment if needed in the event of an emergency. The USAF follows NFPA 10 but can accept the Germany DIN standards where applicable or necessary.

7.2 SDS for NOVEC 1230

Personnel working with NOVEC 1230 must be knowledgeable on the applicable SDS to prevent damage to the environment and injury to the personnel. A PDF of the SDS is included here:

Novec SDS.pdf

8. The NFPA guidelines to be followed (NFPA-10 Ch. 7, Inspection, Maintenance, and Recharging, and NFPA-10 Ch. 8, Hydrostatic Testing) are contained in these PDFs:

NFPA 10 Ch. 7.pdf NFPA 10 Ch. 8.pdf