Purchase_Requirements_and_Instructions.pdf

Statement of Work SCBA Purchase

Fort Buchanan Fire & Emergency Services

1. REQUIREMENT

Fort Buchanan Fire & Emergency requires the purchase of (6) Air-Pak X3 Self-Contained Breathing

Apparatus (SCBA) to add to our inventory and that are compatible with existing equipment which is

Scott Safety brand and features Snap-Change Cylinder connections.

Note: We are not purchasing facepieces since those are already in stock.

Fort Buchanan Fire & Emergency also requires the purchase of (15) carbon-wrapped cylinders rated at 4500 psig with 30 minute duration, equipped with CGA valve.

2. SPECIFICATIONS

The SCBA shall consist of the following major sub-assemblies: (1) a removable, facepiece-mounted, positive pressure breathing regulator with air-saver switch; (2) an automatic dual path redundant pressure-reducing regulator; (3) end-of-service time indicators; (4) a harness and backframe assembly for supporting the equipment on the body of the wearer; (5) a shoulder strap mounted, remote gauge indicating cylinder pressure; (6) a rapid intervention crew/universal air connection

(RIC/UAC); (6) Console and Sensor Module with integrated Personal Alert Safety System (PASS)

Device.

The successful bidder must be a sales distributor, authorized by the manufacturer, to sell the equipment specified herein. A signed document from the manufacturer confirming this must be included with the bid.

3. REGULATORY APPROVALS

a. The SCBA shall be approved to NIOSH 42 CFR, Part 84 for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear protection (CBRN).

b. The SCBA shall be compliant to the NFPA 1981, 2013 Edition, Standard on Open-Circuit Self-

Contained Breathing Apparatus for Emergency Services.

c. The SCBA shall be compliant to the NFPA 1982, 2013 Edition Standard on Personal Alert

Safety Systems.

d. All electronic components shall be approved for Intrinsic Safety under UL 913 Class I, Groups

C and D, Class II, Groups E, F and G, Hazardous locations.

4. REQUIRED COMPONENTS FOR THE SCBA (QTY. 6)

a. Mask-Mounted Regulator

i. The facepiece-mounted positive pressure-breathing regulator shall supply and maintain air to the facepiece to satisfy the needs of the user at a pressure greater than atmospheric by no more than 1.5 inches of water pressure static.

ii. The breathing regulator shall maintain positive pressure during flows of up to 500 standard liters per minute.

iii. The regulator shall also meet or exceed a dynamic flow requirement of remaining positive while supplying a minute volume of 160 liters

iv. The breathing regulator shall have attached a low pressure hose which shall be threaded through the left shoulder strap to couple to the pressure-reducing regulator mounted on the backframe.

v. An optional regulator shall be available with a quick connect coupling in line for use with the optional outlet manifold and accessory hose to allow the breathing regulator to be disconnected from the unit and reconnected to the auxiliary hose of a second unit in the event rescue is required.

vi. The optional quick connect coupling shall not allow the air hose to be connected without the HUD Connection.

vii. The low-pressure hose shall be equipped with a swivel attachment at the facepiece mounted regulator.

viii. The regulator shall connect to the facepiece by way of a quarter (1/4) turn coupling.

ix. The breathing regulator shall have a demand valve to deliver air to the user, activated by a diaphragm responsive to respiration.

x. A purge valve shall be situated at the inlet of the breathing regulator and shall be capable of delivering airflow of between 125 and 225 standard liters per minute.

xi. The breathing regulator shall be designed to direct the incoming air through a spray bar and over the inner surface of the facepiece lens for defogging purposes.

xii. The regulator shall reactivate and supply air only in the positive pressure mode when the wearer affects a face seal and inhales.

b. Pressure Reducer with Snap-Change Cylinder Connection

i. The pressure-reducing regulator shall be mounted at the waist on the backframe and be coupled to the cylinder valve through a patented stainless steel quick connect snout for engagement and sealing within the cylinder valve outlet.

ii. The cylinder shall be secured to the pressure-reducing regulator with two pull-rings

180° from each other.

iii. A stainless steel rod shall secure each of the pull-rings to prevent removal of the cylinder while the SCBA is pressurized.

iv. The stainless steel rods shall be actuated when the cylinder is opened and when cylinder pressure is above 30 psig.

v. In lieu of a manual by-pass, the pressure-reducing regulator shall include a back-up pressure-reducing valve connected in parallel with the primary pressure-reducing valve and an automatic transfer valve for redundant control.

vi. The back-up pressure-reducing valve shall also be the means of activating the low-pressure alarm devices in the facepiece-mounted breathing regulator.

vii. This warning shall denote a switch from the primary reducing valve to the back-up reducing valve whether from a malfunction of the primary reducing valve or from low cylinder supply pressure.

viii. A press-to-test valve shall be included to allow bench testing of the back-up reducing valve.

ix. The pressure-reducing regulator shall have incorporated a reseatable over-pressurization relief valve which shall prevent the attached low pressure hose and facepiece-mounted breathing regulator from being subjected to high pressure.

c. End-of-Service Time Indicator (EOSTI)

i. The SCBA shall have two end-of-service time indicators (EOSTI). A tactile alarm and a

Heads-Up Display (HUD).

ii. The primary EOSTI shall be the integral low-pressure alarm device that shall combine an audible alarm with simultaneous vibration of the facepiece.

iii. The primary EOSTI shall be located in the Facepiece-Mounted Positive Pressure

Regulator.

iv. This alarm device shall indicate either low cylinder pressure (33% +5%, -0%) or a malfunction of the primary pressure-reducing valve (first stage regulator).

v. The HUD shall serve as the secondary EOSTI.

vi. The HUD shall be powered by the SCBA’s single power supply.

vii. It shall be mounted in the user’s field of vision on the Facepiece-Mounted Positive

Pressure Regulator.

viii. It shall display cylinder pressure in increments of 100%, 75%, 50% and 33%.

ix. At full bottle pressure, two green Light Emitting Diodes (LED) shall be illuminated.

x. At three-quarter bottle pressure, one green LED shall be illuminated.

xi. At one-half bottle pressure, one “yellow” LED shall be illuminated and flash at a rate not to exceed one (1x) time per second.

xii. At one-third bottle pressure, one “red” LED shall be illuminated and flash at a rate not to exceed ten (10x) times per second.

xiii. The HUD shall have a low battery indication that is distinct and distinguishable from the bottle pressure indications.

d. Harness and Backframe Assembly

i. A lightweight, lumbar support style backframe and harness assembly shall be used to carry the cylinder and valve assembly and the pressure-reducing regulator

Assembly.

ii. The backframe shall be a solid, one-piece black powder-coated aluminum alloy frame that is contoured to follow the shape of the user’s back.

iii. It shall include a shroud to streamline hose and wire management by minimizing exposure of the low pressure hose and electronics molded cable.

iv. The backframe shall include a mounting for the pressure reducer located at the waist.

v. The backframe shall include an over-the-center, adjustable tri-slide fixture, a para-aramid strap and a double-locking latch assembly to secure 30, 45, 60, or 75 minute cylinders.

vi. The harness assembly shall consist of a one size black para-aramid strap with a yellow stripe.

vii. This harness shall include box-stitched construction with no screws or bolts.

viii. The harness assembly shall incorporate parachute-type, quick-release buckles and shall include shoulder and hip pads. Optional spring (alligator) clips shall also be available.

ix. The harness shall include a seat-belt type waist attachment.

x. The shoulder strap shall be fitted with a Drag Rescue Loop (DRL) capable of being deployed in an emergency situation to drag a downed firefighter to safety.

xi. The shoulder strap shall be attached to the backframe by way of a single, articulating metal bracket to allow for optimal shoulder movement.

xii. The backframe shall include accommodation and a mounting area suitable for installation of a distress alarm integrated with the SCBA.

xiii. The mounting area shall permit installation of a distress alarm sensor module in an area between the pressure reducer and the backframe.

e. Rapid Intervention Crew / Universal Air Connection (RIC/UAC)

i. The SCBA shall incorporate a RIC/UAC fitting to be compliant with the 2013 edition of the NFPA 1981 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus standard.

ii. The RIC/UAC shall be an integral part of the pressure reducer and protected by the backframe.

iii. The RIC/UAC inlet connection shall be within 4” (4-inches) of the tip of the CGA threads of the cylinder valve.

iv. The RIC/UAC shall consist of a connection for attaching a high-pressure air source and a self-resetting relief valve allowing a higher pressure than that of the SCBA to be attached to the SCBA.

v. The self-resetting relief valve shall be color-coded to identify pressure rating of the

SCBA.

vi. The RIC/UAC shall have a check valve to prevent the loss of air when the high-pressure air source has been disconnected.

f. Personal Alert Safety System

i. The PASS Device shall be compliant to the NFPA 1982, 2013 Edition Standard on

Personal Alert Safety Systems.

ii. Operation of this distress alarm shall be initiated with the opening of the valve of an

SCBA charged cylinder.

iii. The system shall feature a “hands-free” re-set capability that may be activated by means of a slight movement of the SCBA when the system is in a pre-alarm mode.

iv. The system shall operate from a single power source containing six “AA” batteries.

v. The battery life of the SCBA with PASS only shall be no less than 200 hours.

vi. The system shall have a battery check function that provides an LED indication of battery status while the SCBA is not pressurized.

vii. The PASS device shall contain two components: a Console and a Sensor Module.

viii. When the PASS device goes into pre-alarm, the user shall be notified through a distinct light pattern in the HUD display.

g. Console

i. The console shall be located on the user’s right shoulder harness.

ii. The control console shall come with a mechanical (analog) pressure gauge that is angled at 30° with a sweeping display.

iii. The console shall contain an integral edge lit mechanical pressure gauge that is automatically energized by opening the cylinder valve.

iv. The console shall display to the user the following:

1. Pre-Alarm: alternating red flashing LED’s;

2. Full Alarm: dual flashing red LED’s and a flashing PASS icon;

3. Low Battery: red flashing LED’s;

4. Normal System Operation: flashing green LED.

v. The console shall contain a photo sensing diode to dim and brighten the HUD as the ambient lighting changes.

vi. The console shall contain push buttons for user interface.

vii. The push buttons shall be designed to minimize accidental activation.

viii. A yellow color-coded push button shall permit system re-set.

ix. A red color-coded push button shall permit manual activation of the full alarm mode.

x. The console shall be equipped with a LED “External HUD” allowing others to determine the wearer’s cylinder pressure through the same color-code scheme as the standard HUD.

xi. A green LED shall be illuminated across the gauge face to indicate a cylinder with greater than half bottle pressure.

xii. A yellow LED shall be illuminated across the gauge face to indicate a cylinder with less than half bottle pressure.

xiii. A red LED shall be illuminated across the gauge face to indicate a cylinder with less than one-third bottle pressure.

h. Sensor Module

i. The system shall include a sensor module mounted to the SCBA backframe and located in an area between the cylinder and backframe in a manner designed to protect the assembly from damage.

ii. The sensor module shall contain a motion sensor that is sensitive to user hip movement to reduce false activation.

iii. The sensor module shall contain redundant, dual sound emitters for the audible alarm and dual visual “buddy” indicators.

iv. The sensor module sound emitters shall be oriented in multi-directions for optimal sound projection.

v. The visual indicators on the backframe mounted sensor module shall flash green during normal operation.

vi. The visual indicators shall flash red when the device is in pre-alarm and full-alarm.

vii. The visual indicators shall flash orange when the SCBA has reached one-half bottle pressure.

viii. The visual indicators shall flash a combination of red, green, and white when the

SCBA has reached one-third bottle pressure.

i. Emergency Breathing Support System “Buddy Breathing”

i. The Optional Dual Emergency Breathing Support System (EBSS) shall be approved to

NIOSH 42CFR, Part 84 and NFPA 1981, 2013 Edition.

ii. The Dual EBSS shall have one of each of the following requirements;

1. A manifold with one each of a female socket and male plug, both of which have check valves

2. 40” minimum low pressure hose

3. A pouch for storing the hose

4. A dust cap for the female socket and male plug.

iii. The Dual EBSS shall be positioned on the wearer’s right side and shall be capable of allowing for six feet of hose between like systems.

iv. The manifold shall be made of aluminum and be anodized black.

v. The female socket and male plug shall have spacing, no less than 15° off-center.

vi. The female socket shall have a double action to disengage, noted as a “push-in/pull-back”.

vii. The female socket shall have an internal check valve.

viii. The male plug shall have an external check valve.

ix. The hose shall be made of high temperature rubber capable of sustaining a maximum 250 psig of pressure.

x. The containment system shall include a pouch and shall be made of para-aramid materials and shall be capable of storing 36” of hose.

xi. The pouch shall be attached to the SCBA by snap fasteners.

xii. The pouch shall have a pull-strap to assist with opening of the flap and gaining access to the hose and manifold assembly.

xiii. The Dual EBSS shall have provision for connection of a supplied airline for extended duration use while reserving the cylinder supply for egress.

xiv. The Dual EBSS shall connect to a supplied airline using an extended duration airline adapter.

xv. The extended duration airline adapter shall have a female quick connect fitting on one end to connect to the Dual EBSS.

xvi. The extended duration airline adapter shall have a male quick connect fitting on one end to connect to a supplied airline. The adapter shall be able to accommodate

Hansen, Foster, Hansen HK, or Schrader.

xvii. The extended duration airline adapter shall have a check valve to prevent the accidental loss of air when the adapter is disconnected from the supplied airline.

5. REQUIRED COMPONENTS FOR THE CARBON-WRAPPED CYLINDERS (QTY. 15)

a. The cylinders required shall be rated at 4500 psig with a 30 minute duration

b. The cylinder threads shall be straight with an O-ring or quad-ring gasket type seal.

c. The cylinder valve shall be a “fail open” type, constructed of forged aluminum and designed such that no stem packing or packing gland nuts are required.

d. It shall contain an upper and lower seat such that the pressure will seal the stem on the upper seat, thus preventing leakage past the stem.

e. No adjustment shall be necessary during the life of the valve.

f. The cylinder valve outlet shall be a modification of the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) standard threaded connection number 347 for breathing air for 4500 systems.

g. Each cylinder valve shall consist of the following:

i. A hand activated valve mechanism with a spring-loaded, positive action, ratchet type safety lock and lock-out release for selecting “lock open service” or “non-lock open service”

ii. An upstream connected frangible disc safety relief device

iii. A dual reading pressure gauge indicating cylinder pressure at all times

iv. An elastomeric bumper

v. An angled outlet.

h. The SCBA shall maintain all NIOSH and NFPA standards with the types of cylinders listed as provided by the SCBA manufacturer.

i. The cylinder shall be manufactured in accordance with DOT specifications and meet the

Transport Canada requirements with working pressures of 4500 psig.

j. The cylinder shall be lightweight, composite type cylinder consisting of an aluminum alloy inner shell, with a total overwrap of carbon fiber, fiberglass and an epoxy resin.

k. The cylinder shall be available in a 30-minute duration based on the NIOSH breathing rate of

40 liters per minute (lpm).

l. The cylinder shall be available in an approved 30-year life design as defined by the DOT

Special Permit 14232.

6. WARRANTY

a. The units shall be covered by a warranty providing protection against defects in materials or workmanship.

b. This warranty shall be for a period of 10 years on the SCBA, except for the pressure reducer, which shall be covered for 15 years.

7. SHIPPING

a. Shipping to: Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico, 00934

b. Winning bidder must specify if shipping charges are separate or integrated into total price.