SOW_Burn_Complex_ATF_National_Academy.doc

THE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS, and EXPLOSIVES

ATF NATIONAL ACADEMY’S ARSON and EXPLOSIVES TRAINING PROGRAM

STATEMENT OF WORK

1.1 Introduction.

This Statement of Work (SOW) for Tear Out, Labor and Materials required to Build In Framing of the interior of the Practical Exercise “Burn Cells” located at the ATF National Academy’s Arson/Explosives Range at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), Glynco, Georgia 31524.

1.2 Background

1.2.1 Training Background

ATF is the primary federal law enforcement agency with fire and explosive related jurisdiction that conducts critical incident, Post Fired and Post Blast, Origin and Cause Investigative Training. ATF National Academy trains its agents, other federal agencies, State and local Public Safety personnel as well as international students in the Origin of Cause phase of the Fire and Explosives Investigation. This training conducted at FLETC, has consisted of Special Agents Basic Training (SABT) classes, state and local classes (various advanced technical and investigative programs) and (advanced) International classes. To facilitate the delivery of these classes, and reinforce classrooms concepts and retention of investigative principles, practical exercises are conducted wherein the students observe live fire demonstrations and conduct investigation of the fire and/or explosive events. .

1.2.2 Fire and Explosives Range Configuration

The fire and explosives training area is located within the National Academy’s Compound at the north end of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Southeast Georgia and encompasses approximately 100 acres. The Fire/Arson Practical exercise compound includes two (2) side by side – flashover cells, ten (10) Burn Cells, four (4) Post blast cells and complex burn building. Concrete pads support the after mentioned and are designed to retain potentially hazardous water runoff from suppression activities.

1.2.3 Objectives

The requirements of the contract as stated in the terms of objectives and standards desired for providing labor and materials required to Tear Out Existing Interior and Build In New Interior. The SOW defines the labor to be performed to meet the stated contract objectives. The contractor shall have the responsibility to make whatever management and operational decisions deemed necessary to insure an efficient and effective construction schedule while working with the COR to insure adherence to the training schedules and the delivery of the training classes at the ATF National Academy. We expect the contractor will need to make visits to the work site in order to complete the Tear Out and Build In of the cells.

1.2.4 The contractor shall provide the labor, materials, tools and equipment necessary to TEAR OUT the existing interior of the cells and build in the interior. This construction must meet the needs of the Arson and Explosives Program managers so as to insure a state of the art delivery of the Arson and Explosives Training Program.

1.3 Scope

The focus of this contract is the labor AND materials required to “TEAR OUT” and “BUILD IN)” of the practical exercise burn/flashover/post blast cells as described in Paragraph 1.2.2 in such a fashion that it is acceptable for usage in the ATF National Academy’s presentation of the fire and Explosives, Investigative Training programs. The Academy staff will provide the contractor with a S.O.P, Range safety briefing. The contractor will provide in-services training on same to his/her staff.

Part 2 Definitions

2.1.1 Specific Contract Definitions

2.1.1 The Fire investigation demonstration complex is the area directly inside the main FLETC Arson/Explosives Range Gate that includes two (2) side by side flashover cells, ten (10) Burn Cells, and a complex Burn building. Concrete pads supports the aforementioned structures and are designed to retain potentially hazardous water runoff from fire suppression activities. The runoff from theses pads is channeled into two (2) large retention vessels at the east end of the complex. This complex also includes a spectator area with bleachers seating, metal storage sheds that contain furniture, training equipment and supplies.

2.1.2 The Post Blast/Explosives Investigations Complex area is located adjacent to the asphalt tarmac at the north end of the Explosives Range/Demonstration Area. It consists of four (4) cells that is covered by stand-alone roof that covers the cell and provides protection from weather elements. This complex also includes metal storage sheds that contain furniture and training equipment and supplies.

Part 3. Requirements

3.1.1 The contractor shall provide ALL materials to complete the tasks below:

The “BUILD IN” phase that includes hanging, mudding and taping sheetrock, installing windows, doors and duplex electrical receptacles. In addition, the installation of plywood flooring that is covered with pad and carpet. Metal flashing will be installed on the exterior concrete wall surfaces around the windows and doors of each burn cell to protect finish from spalling as a result fire venting through the windows and doors during live fire. While in the “Build In ” phase , the contractor will insure that the work area is kept clean and free of nails and screws and that the pad area is swept at the end of the workday.

3.1.2 The “TEAR OUT” phase, includes removal all debris within the cell from previous practical exercises to include furniture and accoutrements. In addition, strip cells of sheetrock, remove windows and doors, plywood floors and duplex electrical receptacles, switches and insure that the work area is clean and free of nails and screws by sweeping the pad area at the end of the workday, subsequent to students having performed their investigations, will be performed as soon as reasonably possible and also requires attention to detail. While there may be some flexibility in program delivery forecast dates, once the program delivery date is identified, there is no flexibility. The work projects must be performed and completed and performed on time.

3.1.3 The contractor is expected to perform work on the below listed projects:

a) FLASHOVER CELLS

The FLASHOVER CELLS (2 ea) sit side by side and are constructed of concrete with 2” X 4” Studding that is 24” on center. The FLASHOVER CELLS measure approx. 10’ X 13’X 8’ (inside dimensions) and are unique in that one of the four walls is missing so as to enable the students to view a fires growth and development. There is a 2’ concrete drop wall from the ceiling where the fourth wall would normally be. This 2’ drop will be covered with sheetrock on the inside, at the bottom of and outside, up to the roof level. This 2’ drop keeps the superheated gasses from escaping during the live fire demonstration to illustrate the phenomena of the flashover transition stage of fire development. The inside of the FLASHOVER CELLS (walls and ceiling) must be covered with ½” sheetrock, allowing one opening for a duplex electrical receptacle. All seams and joints must be covered with paper tape and two separate applications of mud making sure to allow sufficient drying time before the second application of mud. The sub floors will be covered with ¼” plywood and the contractor shall install carpet pad and carpet. Attention to detail is paramount as temperatures within the cells normally reach and at times exceed 1400 degrees F. An electrical duplex receptacle with an attached 3’ electrical conductor “pigtail” will be installed in each cell upon one wall at the direction of ATF staff. These receptacles will be energized during the live fire demonstration by ATF staff. It is of the utmost importance that the work area be kept clean and free of debris (nails and sheetrock screws) as emergency vehicles transit the area of the SIDE BY SIDE - FLASHOVER CELLS.

b) BURN CELLS

The BURN CELLS (10 ea) sit adjacent to the Flashover Cells and are constructed of concrete with 2” X 4” studding 24” on center. The Burn Cells measure approx. 13’ X 9’ X 8’ (interior dimensions) with one door measuring 36” X 80” and one window measuring 36”X 36”. All walls and the ceiling will be covered with ½” sheetrock with allowances made for one (1) sprinkler head in the ceiling. Electrical duplex receptacles with an attached 3’ electrical conductor “pigtails” will be installed in each cell within each wall, except for the front wall with the doorway. These duplex outlets will be energized during the live fire demonstration by ATF staff. All seams and joints will be covered with paper tape and two separate applications of mud allowing for the first application to completely dry before the application of the second layer of mud. Quarter inch ( ¼”) plywood will cover the sub floors and the contractor will install carpet pad and carpet. Tin flashing will also be installed above both window and door openings to aid in minimizing the structures exposure to flame impingement. Attention to detail is paramount as temperatures can reach and at times exceed 1400 degrees F. It is of the utmost importance that the work area be kept clean and free of debris (nails and sheetrock screws) as emergency vehicles transit the area of the BURN CELLS. The contractor is expected to install and remove the aforementioned materials.

c) POST BLAST CELLS

The POST BLAST CELLS (4 ea) sit adjacent to the asphalt tarmac at the north end of the Explosives Range/Demonstration area and are covered by a stand- alone roof that covers the cells and provides protection from weather elements. The Post Blast Cells measure approx. 11.5’ X 9.5’ X 8’ (interior dimensions) with one door measuring 36” X 80” and one window measuring 36”X 36”. All walls and the ceiling will be covered with ½” sheetrock. At the discretion of ATF staff, an electrical receptacle will be inserted into each wall. These outlets will not be energized and as such do not need electrical conductor “pigtails” attached to them. All seams and joints will be covered with paper tape and two separate applications of mud allowing for the first application to completely dry before the application of the second layer of mud. Quarter inch ( ¼”) plywood will cover the sub floors and the contractor will install carpet pad and carpet. It is of the utmost importance that the work area be kept clean and free of debris (nails and sheetrock screws) as emergency vehicles transit the area of the POST BLAST CELLS. The contractor is expected to install and remove the aforementioned materials.

3.2 General Requirements

3.2.1 Maintain a hazard free area surrounding the construction area burn cell.

3.2.1 Place all debris in dumpsters provided at the academy worksite.

3.2.2 Turn off all utilities after completion of work. Insure all contractor equipment and building supplies are removed from the ATF site. (There will be no storing of any building supplies or equipment at the ATF facility for longer than 5 days.).

3.2.3 Insure that Arson / Explosive Range Compound is secured at the end of the workday

3.3 Special Requirements

3.3.1 All contract personnel shall FLETC security background checks, i.e. no felony convictions or egregious misdemeanor convictions.

3.3.2 All contract personnel shall display FLETC individual security badges and vehicle passes at all times when on ATF and FLETC property.

3.3.3 Contractor shall be present when the COR is conducting required inspections of the work completed in order to approve the task as complete and satisfactory, or make on the spot corrections.

3.3.4 The contractor shall be on call at all times and have the ability to respond within a 24 hour period to correct defects in work or necessary repairs brought about by weather from the time of project completion to time of burn and flashover cell scheduled use.

3.4 Other Requirements

3.4.1 The contractor shall provide staff trained in EPA and OSHA safety regulations. The contractor must supply his/her personnel with respiratory equipment so as to limit their exposure to dust hazards. Employees without the proper equipment will not be allowed on the Arson/ Explosives Range. Applicable state and local codes will also apply.

3.4.2 The contractor shall maintain training and safety records of compliance with OSHA and submit documentation to the appropriate authority of compliance, when requested, for any staff used at the ATF National Academy burn range complex. The contractor site supervisor shall be OSHA 30 certified.

3.4.3 The contractor shall comply with any and all security protocols and rules set forth by the ATF National Academy.

3.4.4 The performance of this Agreement is subject to any circumstance making it legal or impossible to perform, including acts of nature and civil disaster (only those events that directly effect the location of performance, not to include fluctuations in price based on events in other locations), war, government regulations and strikes.

3.5 Repairs

a) Repairs. Under the scope of this contract, repairs are defined as scheduled work required to: (1) to repair structural damages to the interior and exterior of the Burn Cells.

The contractor shall report any need for any repairs to the COR, but shall not initiate such work until requested to do so by Contracting Officer (CO). A formal request shall be issued to the contractor requesting the specific repairs required and the contractor will be required to submit a proposal (with specific breakdown of cost to include labor and materials) to complete the job. A Task Order will be issued, as firm-fixed price, based on the detail cost breakdown. Agreement must be reached between the contractor and the COR prior to initiation of repair work. The CO will then request the contractor via Task Order to begin the repairs.

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