DRAFT_Breathable Air System Repair_Upgrade PWS.docx

Performance Work Statement For TYAD F&ESB Bauer Unicus III Breathing Air System Repair and Upgrade Project

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The purpose of this contract is for the repair and refurbishment of the Bauer Unicus III four-bank all-in-one breathing air system to enhance its functionality, reliability, and safety. This effort is intended to restore the system to optimal working condition and ensure it can effectively support the Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD) Fire and Emergency Services Branch (F&ESB). This initiative aims to extend the service life of the unit, improve system performance, and ensure compliance with current industry and safety standards, contributing to the readiness and operational efficiency of the TYAD F&ESB. All refurbishment work shall meet or exceed the minimum requirements specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Workmanship must be of the highest quality in its respective field and free from defects in materials or craftsmanship under normal use and service conditions. Each proposal shall be accompanied by a set of "Contractor’s Specifications," consisting of a detailed description of the components, procedures, and materials to be used in the refurbishment process.

PERIODS OF PERFORMANCE: October 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025

REQUIREMENTS: The contractor shall perform the following tasks at a minimum:

Inspection and Evaluation:

· Perform a full operational inspection of the Bauer Unicus III breathing air system.

· Identify all worn, outdated, or malfunctioning components, including valves, hoses, electrical wiring, fittings, latches, safety interlocks, lighting, gauges/displays, and control interfaces.

Repairs and Replacement:

· Remove and replace any defective or outdated components with new, current-production parts.

· Components may include but are not limited to pressure regulators, interlocks, safety devices, electrical wiring, cylinder holders, fill adapters, pressure relief valves, and visual indicators.

· All replacement components must meet or exceed CGA Pamphlet G-7 and ANSI/CGA G-7.1 standards for breathing air.

System Upgrade:

· Upgrade the system from 4500 psi fill capacity to 5500 psi fill capacity.

· Adjust pressure settings, safety valves, and fill regulators to match the new 5500 psi service pressure.

· Replace any incompatible high-pressure hoses, bleed valves, and adapters to ensure full compatibility with 5500 psi SCBA cylinders.

Containment Fill Station Integration

· As part of the refurbishment and upgrade, the contractor shall supply and install a Bauer CFS5.5-3M three-position containment fill station or a functionally equivalent model. The fill station must be designed for safe high-pressure SCBA cylinder refilling and must meet the following specifications:

Enclosure Design:

· Must be a front-loading, three-position containment fill station that fully encloses SCBA/SCUBA cylinders during refilling.

· Constructed from ¼-inch thick formed steel plate on the outer enclosure and doors.

· Includes venting at the bottom of the enclosure to safely release rapidly expanding air in the event of a cylinder rupture.

Ergonomic & Operator Safety Design:

· Door and cylinder holder assembly must tilt out toward the operator at an 85-degree angle for easy loading/unloading.

· Door must include a handle and heavy-duty gas spring for smooth opening/closing with no more than 18 lbs of force, reducing operator fatigue.

Cylinder Holder Construction:

· Each fill position must use a thick-walled polymer tube to cradle and fully surround the SCBA cylinder during filling.

· Design must eliminate the need for scuff protection and allow concussive flexure in the event of cylinder rupture.

· Designs allowing unsupported cylinders or those that extend outside the enclosure are not acceptable due to safety risks.

Safety Interlock System:

· Must include a door-activated interlock system that prevents filling unless the door is closed and secured.

· Interlock must be automatic and require no secondary latch to engage or disengage.

Installation Flexibility:

· Fill station must be designed with knockouts to support optional mounting of a fill control panel, compressor panel, or cascade control panel.

· Modular panel design must support mounting to the top or either side of the fill station.

Fill Hoses and Adapters:

· Must include three high-pressure fill hoses inside the fill enclosure.

· Each hose must include a manual bleed valve, SCBA-compatible fill adapter of choice, and a hose retention system to safely secure hoses when not in use.

Deliverables:

· Fully refurbished and upgraded Bauer Unicus III breathing air system.

· CFS5.5-3M fill station properly installed and integrated.

· Operator manual and maintenance guide.

· Warranty documentation for all installed components.

· All work must comply with manufacturer specifications and NFPA standards for breathing air. All replaced components must be OEM or approved equivalent.

· The refurbished system must be fully tested for performance and safety with documentation provided upon completion.

Permissible items in this contract shall include the following:

· Freight, processing charges, labor, and travel must be included in the total cost of the contract.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS/DEPOT ACCESS REQUIREMENTS PROTECTION.

Contractor personnel shall comply with all applicable security and safety regulations, guidance, and procedures, including local, referenced in the PWS and in effect at the work sites. The Contractor shall coordinate with the supporting Government security office for submission of required suitability investigations.

Non-Government-owned computing systems or devices. The Contractor shall comply with AR 25-1 and AR 25-2. The contractor shall not install or connect non-Government-owned computing systems or devices to government networks without the POC coordinating and obtaining proper authorization from the appropriate Information Assurance Manager (IAM), ensuring that all software has a Government Certificate of Networthiness. The non-Government-owned computing systems or devices include, but are not limited to, personal or Contractor-owned thumb drives(e.g., memory sticks, flash drives, Universal Serial Bus (USB) drives, jump drives, pen drives), Removable or external hard drives, Personal Digital Assistance (PDA), PC cards/Express Cards, MP3 players, cell phones, digital media, floppy disks, compact disc (CD)/digital video disc (DVD) burners, optical recordings, photo flash cards, laptops or any device that can store data.

ANTITERRORISM (AT)/ OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC) REQUIREMENTS

Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. Contractor and all associated sub-contractor’s employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by TYAD Security Branch. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by the DOD, HQDA, and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB)(Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by the government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.